Coast Guard reports body of missing kayaker located in Galveston County
The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed they've located the body of a missing kayaker who was reported to be overdue for his return.
The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed they've located the body of a missing kayaker who was reported to be overdue for his return.
Jeep Weekend 2026: What you need to know about the 'Zero Tolerance' plan on Bolivar Peninsula
Galveston County is implementing a "zero-tolerance" safety plan for Jeep Weekend 2026. Officials say the measures are designed to ensure public safety, citing a previous 80% drop in emergency calls following the introduction of these logistical restrictions.
Galveston County is implementing a "zero-tolerance" safety plan for Jeep Weekend 2026. Officials say the measures are designed to ensure public safety, citing a previous 80% drop in emergency calls following the introduction of these logistical restrictions.
Security measures for Jeep Weekend 2026 | Houston Live & Local
Galveston County authorities will have a "zero tolerance" policy for those attending Jeep Weekend 2026. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares what attendees should know before they go.
Galveston County authorities will have a "zero tolerance" policy for those attending Jeep Weekend 2026. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares what attendees should know before they go.
Galveston housing: Families evicted as non-profit sublease program collapses
A Galveston mother and her children face homelessness after the collapse of a murky subleasing arrangement between an organization and a local outreach ministry.
A Galveston mother and her children face homelessness after the collapse of a murky subleasing arrangement between an organization and a local outreach ministry.
Sublease dispute leaves Galveston family homeless | Houston Live & Local
A woman and her children were evicted on Wednesday due to subleasing issues between management and the organization that helped the family get housing. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke to the woman on "Houston Live and Local" as her unit was being cleared.
A woman and her children were evicted on Wednesday due to subleasing issues between management and the organization that helped the family get housing. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke to the woman on "Houston Live and Local" as her unit was being cleared.
Former Port of Galveston employee facing 2 indecency with child charges
A Galveston man has been arrested and charged after two people came forward to report alleged sexual assaults as juveniles.
A Galveston man has been arrested and charged after two people came forward to report alleged sexual assaults as juveniles.
Galveston police solve 1981 cold case
Galveston police have solved nearly 45-year-old cold case that occurred back in 1981, according to a news release.
Galveston police have solved nearly 45-year-old cold case that occurred back in 1981, according to a news release.
Galveston man gets life for arson murder of woman over her son’s unpaid drug debt
A Galveston County jury has found a man guilty of capital murder for a planned arson attack that killed a woman over a drug debt owed by her son.
A Galveston County jury has found a man guilty of capital murder for a planned arson attack that killed a woman over a drug debt owed by her son.
4-year-old boy drowns in Galveston apartment complex pool
A 4-year-old boy has lost his life after drowning in an apartment pool in Galveston, officials said.
A 4-year-old boy has lost his life after drowning in an apartment pool in Galveston, officials said.
New Carnival cruise ship Tropicale coming to Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its footprint in Texas, announcing Friday that its fifth Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, will homeport in Galveston upon its delivery in 2028.
Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its footprint in Texas, announcing Friday that its fifth Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, will homeport in Galveston upon its delivery in 2028.
Texas man sentenced to 30 years for purchasing child exploitation livestreams
A League City man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for soliciting and purchasing explicit livestream videos of young children from the Philippines over a six-year period.
A League City man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for soliciting and purchasing explicit livestream videos of young children from the Philippines over a six-year period.
Carnival Cruise ship rescues sailor and his cat from sailboat in distress
A sailor and his cat are safe after being rescued by a Carnival Cruise ship on Tuesday night, according to a release.
A sailor and his cat are safe after being rescued by a Carnival Cruise ship on Tuesday night, according to a release.
Galveston County Fair kicks off this weekend!
It's fair season in Galveston! The Galveston County Fair and Rodeo will run from April 17 - 25 and we have some special guests in the studio to help show you what you'll get to see and experience!
It's fair season in Galveston! The Galveston County Fair and Rodeo will run from April 17 - 25 and we have some special guests in the studio to help show you what you'll get to see and experience!
Channelview ISD campus placed on lockdown following threat towards another student
Channelview ISD officials confirmed one of its campuses was placed on lockdown on Monday following a threat, according to a statement.
Channelview ISD officials confirmed one of its campuses was placed on lockdown on Monday following a threat, according to a statement.
Toddler found shot in Channelview home, family friend charged
Two children were said to be in a bedroom on Onaleigh Drive with a gun that was accessible.
Two children were said to be in a bedroom on Onaleigh Drive with a gun that was accessible.
$3M bond for suspect charged in 'Texas Killing Fields' case
Bond was set at $3 million for a man arrested this week in connection to a “Texas Killing Fields” case. On Thursday, the judge set James Dolphs Elmore Jr.’s bond at $1.5 million for the manslaughter charge and $750,000 for each of two tampering with evidence charges.
Bond was set at $3 million for a man arrested this week in connection to a “Texas Killing Fields” case. On Thursday, the judge set James Dolphs Elmore Jr.’s bond at $1.5 million for the manslaughter charge and $750,000 for each of two tampering with evidence charges.
Relative seeks justice 56 years after 23-year-old woman's murder in Galveston
Mary Ellen Robinson, 23, was murdered in Galveston on May 13, 1970. Five decades later, a relative is still trying to get justice.
Mary Ellen Robinson, 23, was murdered in Galveston on May 13, 1970. Five decades later, a relative is still trying to get justice.
Relative seeks justice 56 years after 23-year-old woman's murder in Galveston
Mary Ellen Robinson, 23, was murdered in Galveston on May 13, 1970. Five decades later, a relative is still trying to get justice.
Mary Ellen Robinson, 23, was murdered in Galveston on May 13, 1970. Five decades later, a relative is still trying to get justice.
Galveston County Sheriff's Office arrests suspect in January 2026 fentanyl-related murder
An arrest has been made in connection with a fentanyl-related murder that occurred in January, officials said.
An arrest has been made in connection with a fentanyl-related murder that occurred in January, officials said.
Plane strikes parked aircraft while taxiing at Scholes International Airport in Galveston
The FAA is investigating after one plane struck another while taxiing to a hangar on Tuesday morning, FAA officials said.
The FAA is investigating after one plane struck another while taxiing to a hangar on Tuesday morning, FAA officials said.