Hurricane Laura moving inland over Louisiana after making landfall as Cat 4

Hurricane Laura made landfall and brings unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves that will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana.

Galveston prepare for Hurricane Laura
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The City of Galveston is under a mandatory evacuation and a curfew as Hurricane Laura approaches.

Galveston under curfews for next three days due to Hurricane Laura

The City of Galveston has implemented a series of curfews over the next three nights in anticipation of Hurricane Laura. Anyone who violates curfew could face up to a $1,000 fine.

City of Galveston issues mandatory evacuation order

City of Galveston Mayor Pro Tem Craig Brown signed a mandatory evacuation Tuesday instructing all Galveston residents to begin leaving the island.

Mandatory evacuation ordered for all of Galveston Island
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Residents are beginning to evacuate Galveston County after a mandatory order was issued ahead of Hurricane Laura.

Nursing homes in Galveston under mandatory evacuation orders

Galveston's OEM has issued a mandatory evacuation of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities ahead of the storms.

Galveston officials ready for storms
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FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff has more on what officials in Galveston County are doing to get ready for approaching storms.

Galveston prepares for tropical storms amid COVID-19

Being prepared for Hurricane season is almost second nature for not only the residents in Dickinson, but the entire county. But adding a global pandemic to that will bring new challenges.

Galveston County up against it with tropical systems moving in
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Tropical storm Laura and Tropical Depression 14 could give Galveston some issues here soon. The community is doing its best to prepare for the incoming weather.

City of Galveston to accept applications starting Monday for short-term rental assistance

The City of Galveston has announced they will begin accepting applications Monday for a rental assistance program to help those who have faced financial hardship caused by the pandemic. 

Galveston ISD's Return to Learning Plan
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Galveston ISD will begin online classes on August 24, then on-site classes will begin on September 21.

Police: Intruder fatally shot at home in Galveston

The Galveston Police Department says a resident reported that an intruder had been shot while coming through a window of a home.

BEACH BAN: Galveston prepares to fine beachgoers, as businesses predict losses

The City of Galveston announced its beaches will be closed the weekend of the 4th of July in order to prevent COVID-19 infection rates from skyrocketing.

City of Galveston prepares for 4th of July beach closures
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The City of Galveston announced its beaches will be closed the weekend of the 4th of July in order to prevent COVID-19 infection rates from skyrocketing.

Woman taken into custody after Galveston house fire

The Galveston Fire Department says residents were able to get out safely when a fire engulfed at two-story home.

Galveston beaches to close for Fourth of July weekend

Galveston beaches will be closed and parking will be blocked on both sides of Seawall Boulevard over the holiday weekend in response to the surge of COVID-19 cases.