Galveston WWII Vet honored on VJ Day Anniversary
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Tuesday is VJ day, the 80th anniversary of the official end of World War II in 1945. And you know what? The Galveston hero is among the living legends being honored in DC.

Central Texas girl attacked by shark on Galveston beach

A 8-year-old Central Texas girl is in the hospital after being attacked by a shark over the weekend in Galveston.

Galveston lifeguards prepare for Labor Day weekend
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Well, there are a lot of families out there planning to spend Labor Day weekend in Galveston. Lifeguards are preparing for the busy weekend of travelers.

Vehicle crash into San Jacinto River: Mother, infant's death ruled murder-suicide

Harris County officials have ruled the deadly vehicle crash into the San Jacinto River that killed a mother and her one-year-old infant a murder suicide.

Galveston man charged for juvenile's stabbing injuries, police say

Police say they got a call about a minor chasing a man outside an apartment complex. When they arrived, however, they reportedly saw a man standing over a juvenile with a knife.

Channelview commercial fire along I-10 leaves man in critical condition

A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a fire that impacted several businesses in Channelview early Thursday morning, officials say.

How did Galveston's water turn blue? Expert explains | Forecasting With Friends
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You may have seen videos on social media of the beach water is Galveston actually being clear. FOX 26 spoke to an expert about why this happens once a year.

Stolen vehicles stopped at Port of Houston from being illegally exported

More than 30 stolen vehicles were close to being exported from the United States illegally at the Port of Houston Galveston, but were intercepted.

Paid apprenticeships available in HVAC, skilled trades

There are paid apprenticeships available in HVAC, skilled trades to help relieve worker shortage and you can take free classes to help you prepare for the job.

FBI investigates death on Carnival Cruise Ship

The FBI is investigating the death of Euvelester Villarreal Jr., a 48-year-old Texas man, aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship on July 23, 2025, though the cruise line states the review is standard procedure and does not imply suspicious circumstances.

NYC-style pizzeria expanding from original Galveston location

Chef Anthony Russo welcomed FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez into the kitchen to show us how classic NYC style pizza is done.

Police chase ends in Galveston; suspect fatally shot by officials

A suspect is dead after a police chase ended in Galveston and then led to an officer-involved shooting with multiple law enforcement agencies.

Deadly Galveston officer-involved shooting | FULL official report
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A car chase in Houston ended in a deadly shootout in Galveston involving law enforcement on Wednesday. Authorities from Harris and Galveston counties provided early information that afternoon.

Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis terminated
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According to the Galveston Park Board of Trustees, the decision came after "a series of back-to-back investigations concerning Beach Patrol operations that led to concerns regarding Mr. Davis? leadership of the department."