Mardi Gras Galveston: Police chief on safety plans
If you're ready for Mardi Gras in Galveston, you don't have to wait much longer as the party is kicking off this weekend! However, it's important to remember to be safe, especially following the tragic incident in New Orleans on New Year's Day. FOX 26's Nate Griffin spoke with Galveston Police Chief Doug Balli who shares how law enforcement has prepared.
If you're ready for Mardi Gras in Galveston, you don't have to wait much longer as the party is kicking off this weekend! However, it's important to remember to be safe, especially following the tragic incident in New Orleans on New Year's Day. FOX 26's Nate Griffin spoke with Galveston Police Chief Doug Balli who shares how law enforcement has prepared.
Mardi Gras Galveston kicks off this weekend!
Mardi Gras kicks off in the island of Galveston this weekend! This means parades, music, food, and MILLIONS of beads! FOX 26's Nate Griffin has a look at what to expect for the weekend and a caught up with the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius float crew!
Mardi Gras kicks off in the island of Galveston this weekend! This means parades, music, food, and MILLIONS of beads! FOX 26's Nate Griffin has a look at what to expect for the weekend and a caught up with the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius float crew!
'Starting with a strong foundation': Texas teachers teaming up to build better educators
Some Texas teachers are teaming up this weekend to talk about the best way to reach the next generation. Their goal is to successfully educate and prepare students for a brighter future.
Some Texas teachers are teaming up this weekend to talk about the best way to reach the next generation. Their goal is to successfully educate and prepare students for a brighter future.
Texas teachers teaming up to build better educators
Hundreds of the state's best and brightest are gathering in Galveston through the weekend to talk about the best ways to reach the next generation.
Hundreds of the state's best and brightest are gathering in Galveston through the weekend to talk about the best ways to reach the next generation.
Share your store's egg prices with FOX 26
With egg prices soaring across the country, we want to help our viewers find some good deals in Houston. We're mapping egg prices our viewers have seen across the area.
With egg prices soaring across the country, we want to help our viewers find some good deals in Houston. We're mapping egg prices our viewers have seen across the area.
Super Bowl MVP, Channelview HS graduate Jalen Hurts is making Houston proud
Jalen Hurts, a graduate of Channelview High School, brought pride to his hometown by leading the Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl victory and being named the game's Most Valuable Player.
Jalen Hurts, a graduate of Channelview High School, brought pride to his hometown by leading the Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl victory and being named the game's Most Valuable Player.
Pamela Hurts, mother of Channelview native Jalen Hurts, reflects on QB’s journey to Super Bowl 59
The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will meet for a rematch after two years. Mother of Houston-area native Jalen Hurts, Pamela Hurts, speaks about her son's journey to the Super Bowl 59.
The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will meet for a rematch after two years. Mother of Houston-area native Jalen Hurts, Pamela Hurts, speaks about her son's journey to the Super Bowl 59.
Free class to prepare for paid apprenticeships in skilled trades
Applications are open for a free prep class for paid apprenticeships in skilled trades.
Applications are open for a free prep class for paid apprenticeships in skilled trades.
ICE agents detain illegal immigrants in Houston, Galveston
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement is carrying out raids across the state, including in Houston and in Galveston.
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement is carrying out raids across the state, including in Houston and in Galveston.
Police: Wrong-way crash kills one, injures four in Galveston; driver arrested
A driver has been arrested after a wrong-way crash in Galveston that killed one person and injured four others on Monday evening, according to police.
A driver has been arrested after a wrong-way crash in Galveston that killed one person and injured four others on Monday evening, according to police.
Galveston transmission lines repaired amid winter weather
Power issues in Galveston have been resolved, according to the city.
Power issues in Galveston have been resolved, according to the city.
Blizzard Warning issued in parts of Texas, Louisiana for first time ever
A Blizzard Warning has been issued for some Texas and Louisiana counties on Tuesday due to snow and wind from a winter storm.
A Blizzard Warning has been issued for some Texas and Louisiana counties on Tuesday due to snow and wind from a winter storm.
Cardinal DiNardo retires as Archbishop
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is under new leadership after The Pope accepted the resignation of Cardinal DiNardo and appointed new Archbishop.
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is under new leadership after The Pope accepted the resignation of Cardinal DiNardo and appointed new Archbishop.
Beyonce’s mother’s beach house in Galveston foreclosed on, taken by bank
After years of back and forth, the City of Galveston is taking action on Beyonce's mom's beach house.
After years of back and forth, the City of Galveston is taking action on Beyonce's mom's beach house.
Galveston helicopter crash: Investigation underway following afternoon crash
The FAA has completed their investigation following a helicopter crash in Galveston on Tuesday afternoon.
The FAA has completed their investigation following a helicopter crash in Galveston on Tuesday afternoon.
Port Police identify driver after truck pulled from Galveston Harbor
Port of Galveston Police have identified a man whose body was recovered from a submerged vehicle in Galveson Harbor early Friday morning.
Port of Galveston Police have identified a man whose body was recovered from a submerged vehicle in Galveson Harbor early Friday morning.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott congratulates Galveston as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott congratulated Galveston on its designation as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community, highlighting the city's efforts to enhance tourism and support local job creation.
Governor Greg Abbott congratulated Galveston on its designation as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community, highlighting the city's efforts to enhance tourism and support local job creation.
Mysterious graffiti popping up in Galveston
Alarming messages are popping up on buildings across Galveston and are raising eyebrows for many in the community.
Alarming messages are popping up on buildings across Galveston and are raising eyebrows for many in the community.
Harris County Sheriff identifies man killed in Sunday morning Channelview crash
The Harris County Sheriff's Office has identified a man who was killed in a crash early Sunday morning as 39-year-old Jose Montanez.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office has identified a man who was killed in a crash early Sunday morning as 39-year-old Jose Montanez.
Galveston police investigate man's death along Seawall Blvd
Galveston police are investigating the death of a man who was found unconscious with apparent head injuries along Seawall Blvd.
Galveston police are investigating the death of a man who was found unconscious with apparent head injuries along Seawall Blvd.