Local doctor joining COVID-19 vaccine trials

Dr. Kirk Koepsel is a podiatrist with a background in bacteriology virology parasitology and epidemiology, but he’s switching to the other side of the needle and enrolling in one late-stage trial to help find a fix.

Ruben Dominguez reporting live on conditions at the Galveston seawall
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Slow moving Tropical storm Beta continues to bring rain to the Houston area. FOX 26 reporter Ruben Dominguez reports live on current conditions from the Galveston seawall

Chelsea Edwards Live in Galveston 9AM Monday
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As Tropical Storm Beta approaches the Texas coast, storm surge and rain have contributed to flooding on some streets in Galveston. Chelsea Edwards reports live on conditions just off the Strand at 9:00 A.M. Monday morning

Chelsea Edwards in Galveston  8:30 A.M. Monday morning
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Chelsea Edwards reporting live from Galveston at 24th Street and Market ( just off the Strand) highlighting street flooding as Tropical Storm Beta approaches the Texas coast.at 8:30 A.M. Monday morning

Officials urging Houstonians to stay weather aware this week

Jeff Lindner, a meteorologist with the Harris County Flood Control District, is urging Houstonians to pay close attention to the radars and forecasts starting Sunday night into Wednesday morning, as Tropical Storm Beta continues to move inland towards the Texas coast. 

Some coastal residents to ride out Tropical Storm Beta

On Sunday, a storm surge was noticeable in coastal towns near the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters predict a storm surge of up to roughly five feet in some areas.

Some residents to ride out Tropical Storm Beta
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FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff has the latest on conditions in Galveston ahead of the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Beta.

Deadly Labor Day weekend on Galveston Island
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FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff has the latest on what has become a deadly weekend in Galveston.

Father drowns, daughter rescued in Galveston

A father has died after being rescued by Galveston Beach Patrol on Sunday.  

Pro-Trump boat parade held in Galveston Bay

Hundreds of vessels, large and small, were gathered for a boat parade that cruised up the shoreline and then floated-together, out in the bay.

Pro-Trump boat parade held in Galveston Bay
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Pro-Trump supporters made their voices heard during a boat parade in Galveston Bay.

Downtown Galveston, Port Arthur impacted by Hurricane Laura
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The damage from Hurricane Laura isn't nearly as bad as it could have been, but areas like the city of Galveston are experiencing flooding.