Shark bites 19-year-old at Galveston beach, severed her tendons

A 19-year-old vacationing in the Galveston area from Oklahoma suffered severe injuries after a shark bit her hand while swimming in the water with her siblings.

Galveston officer shoots woman with machete
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A woman said to be attacking people with a machete has been shot by Galveston police. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more on how the chaos unfolded.

Galveston woman with machete shot by police after alleged attacking others

Galveston police responded to reports of a disturbance on Wednesday morning, leading to an officer-involved shooting near the Resource and Crisis Center shelter.

Dangerous rip currents this summer, safety tips
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Galveston residents are preparing for a dangerous rip current this summer season. FOX 26's Anthony Antoine has the break down for what to do if you're caught in one.

UTMB Galveston searching for thief posing as hospital staff: pictures

The University of Texas Medical Branch Police Department needs help identifying a suspected thief who has been passing as a medical professional in hospitals in the Houston-Galveston area.

Rip current safety 101: What to do, how to spot them
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Chief Davis and his team of lifeguards demonstrate how tough it can be to swim in rip currents, how to spot them, and what average swimmers should do if they become caught in one.

Beach safety: How to get out of a rip current
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FOX 26 Anchor Anthony Antoine provides additional information you should use if you find yourself caught in a rip current while at the beach.

Channelview men found dead in trailer, 'extremely high' carbon monoxide levels

Two men were found dead in Channelview after using a generator while working on a trailer. Officials say carbon monoxide levels were extremely high.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing father, son near Port Lavaca

The Coast Guard has suspended its hours-long search for a father and his 15-year-old son who did not return from a shrimping trip near Port Lavaca on Saturday.

Memorial Day at Galveston Naval Museum
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The Galveston Naval Museum holds an annual Memorial Day ceremony, but this year officials were concerned it might be canceled because of a barge crash that shut down the Pelican Island Bridge. Fortunately, though, the event went on as planned. FOX 26 photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires takes us there.

La Marque crash: Fleeing motorcyclist killed after crashing into vehicle during Galveston police pursuit

All northbound lanes of Interstate 45 near FM 519 in La Marque have reopened after being closed most of the overnight and morning following a police chase that turned deadly early Monday morning.

Motorcycle rider killed while fleeing from Galveston police
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An investigation is now underway after a motorcycle rider was killed after attempting to flee from authorities and crashed into another vehicle.

Galveston drowning: Second person dies
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FOX 26 Reporter Jade Flury has more on what happened early Sunday morning in Galveston.

Galveston drowning: 19-year-old Honduran woman dies at Galveston beach

A 19-year-old Honduran woman, who was living in Houston, has died after she began struggling in the water in Galveston, officials said.

Memorial Day Weekend forecast: Heat, rip currents
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FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro gives a detailed forecast on how this Memorial Day weekend is heating up and how to stay safe from rip currents when hitting the beach.

Galveston rip current safety: What to know
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FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro speaks with a Galveston lifeguard about rip currents, the flag warning system and staying safe at the beach.

Texas execution date set for man convicted for murdering 3-month-old son

An execution date has been set for Travis Mullis, the man convicted for murdering his 3-month-old son after leaving him on the side of the road in Galveston.