Galveston, birthplace of Juneteenth
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It was on Galveston Island 155 years ago that General Order #3 enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud, letting the slaves of Texas know that they were now free. The Civil War had ended in May, and it was time for slave holders to let go. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires shares the island's significance on this day.

Juneteenth started on Galveston Island
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It was on Galveston Island 155 years ago that the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires share the island's significance on this day.

NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices

The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday. 

Suspect injured in officer-involved shooting in Galveston

Per department policy, all three officers are on administrative leave while the incident is investigated.

Ride to Recovery, Galveston style

Julie Tran, owner of Seawall Souvenirs and Bike Rental is excited to back in business and putting smiles on the faces of customers as the pedal away on their beach cruisers.

Ride to Recovery
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Julie Tran, owner of Seawall Souvenirs and Bike Rental is excited to back in business and putting smiles on the faces of customers as the pedal away on their beach cruisers.

Coast Guard Rescues Increase
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Coast Guard Station Galveston rescue calls are up 30 percent from this time last year. As Memorial Day approaches, the Coast Guard wants to remind us to boat responsibly.

Santa Fe Tributes
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Virtual tributes to the lost and injured were shared today to mark two years since the Santa Fe High School mass shooting.

Coast Guard searches for missing boater in West Bay near Galveston

The Coast Guard says boater had reportedly lost control of his 16-foot skiff near Middle Deer Island while attempting to retrieve his brother who was wade fishing at the time. The brother last saw him clinging to the side of the skiff.

WWII Pilot Recalls VE Day
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97 year old B-17 bomber pilot, Ed Clarac of Galveston, was on the tarmac in England ready to take off for his 34th mission when they received the news that the war in Europe was over.

Great weather brings hundreds to Galveston beaches this weekend

Natalie Hee reports live from the Galveston sea wall where hundreds of people have turned out for some sun and surf. As Natalie reports some groups are close together but many people are practicing safe social distancing.

Great weather brings hundreds to Galveston beaches
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Natalie Hee reports live from the Galveston sea wall where hundreds of people have turned out for some sun and surf. As Natalie reports some groups are close together but many people are practicing safe social distancing.

First Responders, Texas Strong; one photographer's gift
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Bryan Anderson Photography wanted to say thank you in a big way, Texas style, to our first responders. Anderson is providing free photos to Texas law enforcement, medical and fire departments on the front line protecting communities during the pandemic.