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.
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.
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.
Galveston officials expect large crowds and spoke to FOX 26, about how to keep you and your family safe.
Summer unofficially kicking off Memorial Day Weekend in Galveston
Galveston Island buzzing with local and tourist ready to their vacation on for Memorial Day weekend. After days of overcast skies and rain. People are rejoicing over Friday?s sun filled skies. FOX 26 Houston?s Tiffany Justice has more!
Galveston Island buzzing with local and tourist ready to their vacation on for Memorial Day weekend. After days of overcast skies and rain. People are rejoicing over Friday?s sun filled skies. FOX 26 Houston?s Tiffany Justice has more!
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.
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.
Galveston Island Beach Patrol reminds beachgoers about safety
Officials with the Galveston Island Beach Patrol are reminding those headed to the beach about safety ahead of one of their busiest weekends of the year.
Officials with the Galveston Island Beach Patrol are reminding those headed to the beach about safety ahead of one of their busiest weekends of the year.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
According to Tim Johnson, Battalion Chief with the Galveston Fire Department, the incident occurred near Tiki Island and the Galveston Causeway.
Learning more about COVID-19 variant ravaging India discovered in the Houston area
Dr. Vineet Menachery is one of UTMB's lead researchers on Coronavirus and tells us more about the variant ravaging India, recently discovered in the Houston area.
Dr. Vineet Menachery is one of UTMB's lead researchers on Coronavirus and tells us more about the variant ravaging India, recently discovered in the Houston area.
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.
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.
This weekend will likely see larger than normal beach goers, because it’s Topless Jeep Weekend.
Safety tips from Galveston Beach Patrol
Crews in Galveston have now found the body of an 8-year-old boy who was pulled underwater by a rip current earlier this week. Fox 26 Houston's Randy Wallace is reporting tonight from Galveston where Beach Patrol has some important reminders for all of us.
Crews in Galveston have now found the body of an 8-year-old boy who was pulled underwater by a rip current earlier this week. Fox 26 Houston's Randy Wallace is reporting tonight from Galveston where Beach Patrol has some important reminders for all of us.
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.
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.
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.
Search in Galveston for 8-year-old boy caught in rip current
Authorities in Galveston are searching for an 8-year-old boy who is believed to have been caught in a rip current on Tuesday evening.
Authorities in Galveston are searching for an 8-year-old boy who is believed to have been caught in a rip current on Tuesday evening.
Mission underway in Galveston to bring Gulf Oysters back to their glory
Fox 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires gives us an up-close look at how fishermen are restoring the shellfish numbers after big storms wrecked their populations.
Fox 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires gives us an up-close look at how fishermen are restoring the shellfish numbers after big storms wrecked their populations.
Cruise ships return to Galveston for first time in 14 months, could possibly set sail in this summer
An exciting day in Galveston as two cruise ships are now docked at the port, potentially setting sail in July after a 14-month hiatus.
An exciting day in Galveston as two cruise ships are now docked at the port, potentially setting sail in July after a 14-month hiatus.