Galveston PD asking for help finding man who pistol-whipped, robbed grandmother and grandson at Kroger's
Galveston PD needs your help finding a man, who pistol-whipped and robbed a 72-year-old grandmother along with her grandson at a Kroger's while they were loading groceries.
Galveston County Judge dismisses case against Sarah Olson in the "interest of justice"
Sarah Olson, the mother of Samuel Olson, is no longer facing criminal charges in Galveston County in a case involving Dalton Olson, the boy's father.
Cities struggling to hire lifeguards ahead of summer season
The hiring shortage for the pandemic is going off the deep end with lifeguards getting harder to find especially locally.
Waterspout caught on camera over Gulf of Mexico
A viewer video caught a waterspout over the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday afternoon. The video, which was taken just after 3:30 p.m., was captured off of Galveston Island.
As Memorial Day weekend kicks off, Galveston officials provide safety tips
Galveston officials expect large crowds and spoke to FOX 26, about how to keep you and your family safe.
Staff shortages may slow economic recovery for restaurants, hotels
Hotels and restaurants are getting ready for a big rush this Memorial Day weekend and this summer. But their revenues may not be as much as they hoped.
2 bodies recovered during search for missing boaters near Galveston
Two bodies have been recovered during the search for boaters who went missing near Galveston.
Search suspended for 2 missing boaters near Galveston
According to a release, the Coast Guard searched approximately 184 square nautical miles for 24 hours.
3 survivors, including 5-year-old boy rescued by good Samaritans in Galveston
The search continues tonight in Galveston for two missing people after a boating accident. Three survivors including a 5-year-old boy have been rescued. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards spoke to the good Samaritans who saved them.
3 rescued, two missing following boating incident in Galveston
According to Tim Johnson, Battalion Chief with the Galveston Fire Department, the incident occurred near Tiki Island and the Galveston Causeway.
Nearly 90 arrested in the first 24 hours of Go Topless Jeep weekend in Galveston County
While it was meant to be a celebratory occasion, more than 80 people were arrested at the Bolivar Peninsula at Galveston County.
Beefed up police presence in Galveston, Brazoria counties expected due to topless Jeep weekend
This weekend will likely see larger than normal beach goers, because it’s Topless Jeep Weekend.
Body of 8-year-old boy recovered after he was caught in rip current
The body of an 8-year-old boy was recovered on Friday after he was caught in a rip current earlier this week while at the beach with his family in Galveston, authorities confirmed.
Carnival, Norwegian cruise lines announce plans to sail from Galveston
Carnival Cruise Lines hopes to launch what could be the first cruise from the U.S. since the pandemic started from Galveston on July 3rd. And Norwegian Cruise Lines will start sailing from Galveston next year.