New proposals Galveston County is considering to crack down on drunk driving

Galveston City Council and law enforcement officials met Thursday to discuss cracking down on DWI incidents after at least six people have been killed on the island by an alleged drunk driver in the last month.

Galveston community remembers teen car crash victim through paddle out memorial

Friends and supporters of 14-year-old Mason Nelson and his family gathered at the beach Sunday morning to honor the teen who was killed in a crash with a suspected drunk driver.

Learning about the Great Storm of 1900
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The 1900 Galveston hurricane is known as the Great Storm of 1900, one of the deadliest storms in the United States, killing nearly 10,000 people and nearly wiping away the island. 122 years after the storm, Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires shows us how the storm changed the way the county would rebuild.

Teen kills 2 suspected home invaders with shotgun in Channelview: HCSO

Authorities say three masked and armed men tried breaking into a home when a teenager grabbed a shotgun and fired at them. Two of the would-be home invaders were killed, while a third took off before officers arrived.

Looking back at the 1900 Galveston hurricane
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FOX 26's Darlene Janik Faires was in Galveston as one of the deadliest storms, which killed over 10,000 people, was remembered in an exhibit.

Suspect in deadly Galveston crash released from prison on previous DWI charge hours before

Keith Brazier, 28, was released from prison on a DWI conviction hours before his involvement in a drunk driving crash in Galveston that claimed the life of a 14-year-old.

Galveston Beach Patrol goes above and beyond, even during times of crisis
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The Galveston Beach Patrol handles about 7 million people a year on their busy shores, and because of that, they take on a lot of roles. However, during disasters like Hurricane Harvey, they add one more unexpected title to that list. FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires has the story.

Meteorologists urge Houstonians to stay prepared for hurricane season after slow August

It's been a calm 2022 hurricane season thus far, but will it stay that way? Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz chats with FOX Weather on if we should be worried and the lessons we should take from Hurricane Carla in 1961.

Battleship Texas arrives in Galveston for extensive renovations
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The iconic Battleship Texas moved from the San Jacinto Battle Ground Site in La Porte to the Gulf Copper Shipyard in Galveston starting Wednesday for extensive renovations to the ship's hull.

Battleship Texas moves from San Jacinto Battleship Site to Galveston for extensive renovations

The iconic Battleship Texas moved from the San Jacinto Battle Ground Site in La Porte to the Gulf Copper Shipyard in Galveston starting Wednesday for extensive renovations to the ship's hull.

Scam callers posing as law enforcement, threatening arrest if money is not paid: police

Authorities say there have been multiple reports of scam callers posing as law enforcement officers and threatening arrest if the victim does not send money. Don't fall for it.

Man found dead in Channelview road after possible dog attack: HCSO

A man who was found dead in the roadway next to a bicycle had multiple bite marks and is believed to have been attacked by at least one dog, the Harris County Sheriff's Office says.