Spring breakers flock to Galveston for festivities
A large crowd has already gathered in Galveston's West End for the start of spring break and law enforcement agencies increased their presence out of caution. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke to spring breakers and heard from authorities on safety efforts.
A large crowd has already gathered in Galveston's West End for the start of spring break and law enforcement agencies increased their presence out of caution. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke to spring breakers and heard from authorities on safety efforts.
Galveston spring break festivities surge amid increased law enforcement presence
Large crowds grew on Galveston's West End at the dawn of spring break causing an increase in law enforcement's presence on the island.
Large crowds grew on Galveston's West End at the dawn of spring break causing an increase in law enforcement's presence on the island.
Rescued sea turtles released in Galveston
A dozen sea turtles that were rescued during last January's hard freeze were released on Wednesday. FOX 26's Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires was there as the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research, along with the Houston Zoo, got to release the rehabilitated turtles
A dozen sea turtles that were rescued during last January's hard freeze were released on Wednesday. FOX 26's Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires was there as the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research, along with the Houston Zoo, got to release the rehabilitated turtles
Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research helps return 12 rescued green sea turtles to Galveston
The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research in partnership with the Houston zoo released 12 green sea turtles that were rescued during the last hard freeze.
The Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research in partnership with the Houston zoo released 12 green sea turtles that were rescued during the last hard freeze.
Galveston officer-involved shooting: Suspect dead after alleged assault
A man who allegedly assaulted a tree trimmer in Galveston is dead after being shot by police officers on Saturday morning.
A man who allegedly assaulted a tree trimmer in Galveston is dead after being shot by police officers on Saturday morning.
Deadly Galveston house fire under investigation
Galveston arson investigators are looking for leads after a mother of two died in a house fire and four others were injured, including two firefighters. FOX 26's Jade Flury has more details on the fire and spoke to loved ones.
Galveston arson investigators are looking for leads after a mother of two died in a house fire and four others were injured, including two firefighters. FOX 26's Jade Flury has more details on the fire and spoke to loved ones.
Galveston house fire: Mother dies in suspected arson, three others rescued
According to officials, the arsonist "set fire to the front and back porches" to prevent the people inside from escaping.
According to officials, the arsonist "set fire to the front and back porches" to prevent the people inside from escaping.
Galveston home fire being investigated as homicide
A deadly house fire in Galveston is being investigated as a homicide after a 55-year-old woman was killed and police believe the fire was arson. Four other people were pulled from the home while it was burning.
A deadly house fire in Galveston is being investigated as a homicide after a 55-year-old woman was killed and police believe the fire was arson. Four other people were pulled from the home while it was burning.
Galveston house fire leaves woman dead, arson investigation underway
Galveston home fire is being investigated as possible arson and homicide after woman dies at the hospital, officials report.
Galveston home fire is being investigated as possible arson and homicide after woman dies at the hospital, officials report.
Galveston's Wave Season: Big cruise deals, new ships, and terminal upgrades
If you're thinking of taking a cruise, big discounts are rolling in. Plus, there is a tsunami of new ships and terminals coming to the Port of Galveston.
If you're thinking of taking a cruise, big discounts are rolling in. Plus, there is a tsunami of new ships and terminals coming to the Port of Galveston.
Galveston Amber Alert cancelled for Gabriella Faith Caito
Texas Center For the Missing says the Houston Regional Amber Alert has been canceled for Gabriella Faith Gaito, who was previously reported missing in Galveston.
Texas Center For the Missing says the Houston Regional Amber Alert has been canceled for Gabriella Faith Gaito, who was previously reported missing in Galveston.
Trial begins for former Texas City commissioner accused of manslaughter
Dee Ann Haney is accused of hitting and killing two people on the Galveston Causeway back in 2017.
Dee Ann Haney is accused of hitting and killing two people on the Galveston Causeway back in 2017.
Mardi Gras! Galveston: Joining parades on Day 1!
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez joins The Pirate Ship float in a parade on the first day of Mardi Gras! Galveston!
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez joins The Pirate Ship float in a parade on the first day of Mardi Gras! Galveston!
Mardi Gras! Galveston: Fun, food stands to visit
It's about to be a party in Mardi Gras for two weeks in Galveston! FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more on all the fun and food you can get into while you're celebrating.
It's about to be a party in Mardi Gras for two weeks in Galveston! FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more on all the fun and food you can get into while you're celebrating.
Mardi Gras! Galveston kicking off!
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez is in Galveston as the fun of Mardi Gras season kicks off with one of the parade Krewe's and what guests can expect!
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez is in Galveston as the fun of Mardi Gras season kicks off with one of the parade Krewe's and what guests can expect!
Brittany Anderson dies in Galveston County Jail
The family of Brittany Anderson is demanding answers after she was found dead in Galveston County Jail.
The family of Brittany Anderson is demanding answers after she was found dead in Galveston County Jail.
Mardi Gras Galveston adjusts Saturday parade schedule due to inclement weather
Organizers say the changes were made out of an abundance of caution as rain is in the forecast for Saturday.
Organizers say the changes were made out of an abundance of caution as rain is in the forecast for Saturday.
Rainy weekend forecast affecting Galveston Mardi Gras events
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has more on what event coordinators are changing.
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has more on what event coordinators are changing.
Mardi Gras! Galveston: Parade schedule for Feb. 2-13
Mardi Gras season is returning to Galveston! The parades are bound to be fun and exciting! Here's the schedule to plan your weekends!
Mardi Gras season is returning to Galveston! The parades are bound to be fun and exciting! Here's the schedule to plan your weekends!
Best beach towns in Texas revealed
Summer vacation is mostly over across the U.S., with kids already headed back to school. So, now is the perfect time to start planning next year's beach vacation.
Summer vacation is mostly over across the U.S., with kids already headed back to school. So, now is the perfect time to start planning next year's beach vacation.