Juneteenth 2025: Events, commemorations in the Houston area

Juneteenth is this Thursday. Several events are being held in the Houston area to commemorate the day slaves in Galveston learned that they had been freed.

Woman who lost engagement ring in Galveston has it returned following search
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A woman celebrating her engagement loses her ring in Galveston and with the help of the Galveston Island Treasure Club and FOX 26, we've got a happy ending. FOX 26's Darlene Janik Faires has more.

Galveston Island Beach Revue return
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FOX's Lina de Florias is live with a look at the annual event that brings vintage flair back to Galveston.

Things to do in Houston this weekend: June 6-8, 2025

Here is a list of free and fun things to do in Houston to get you out of the house this weekend from June 6-8.

Galveston Island Beach Patrol warns of rip currents during Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, many people are either planning to take a trip to Galveston or have made their way down to the island, but Galveston Island Beach Patrol has a warning about rip currents this Memorial Day.

Galveston beach officials warning of rip currents
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This Memorial Day, many people made a trip to Galveston, but Galveston Island Beach Patrol has a warning about rip currents.

Man shot, killed in Channelview area
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Officials say a man died after he was shot on Avenue C Friday evening.

Family offering reward for safe return of lost family dog
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A father of three is offering a reward or a pick of one of his prized possessions for the safe return of his nine-year-old dog.

Vacant Channelview hotel catches fire a third time
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The Channelview Fire Department responded to a fire at Fairfield Inn & Suites along I-10 near Sheldon Road.

Houston mother on a mission to save lives from rip currents at the beach

A Houston mom is on a mission to raise awareness about rip currents after her son drowned in one two months shy of his high school graduation in 2019.

Galveston residents rally behind suspended Beach Patrol chief as he fights for his job

Galveston Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis has been suspended without pay for two months, and his future as chief is uncertain. Nearly 60 supporters wrote letters to the board praising Davis for his work.

New cruise options from Galveston
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The Port of Galveston could break passenger records again this year with a new port and cruise offerings.

Over 160 arrested in Galveston during jeep weekend
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On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Galveston County Sheriff's Office reported 161 arrests since adding their new restrictions for Jeep Weekend.