Texas Governor issues disaster declaration for 51 counties as Tropical Storm Alberto pounds the state

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 51 Texas counties as Tropical Storm Alberto moved through the Gulf of Mexico with impacts expected to continue across the southern half of Texas.

Weather in Houston: Tropical Storm Alberto forms, Gulf Coast faces flood risk

Residents along the Gulf Coast are advised to prepare for Tropical Storm Alberto, which has officially formed from the Potential Tropical Cyclone #1

Tropical winds bring surfers to Galveston Island

The tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is increasing the waves in Galveston and surfers are taking advantage.

Houston's Susan Farb Morris dead after Galveston balcony collapse

Susan Farb Morris, known around the Houston area as the 'PR Fairy', has died after a balcony collapsed in Galveston on Friday.

LIST: Juneteenth events happening in Houston, Galveston

With Juneteenth right around the corner, we have found a variety of events for you to celebrate this momentous holiday.

Shark bites 19-year-old at Galveston beach, severed her tendons

A 19-year-old vacationing in the Galveston area from Oklahoma suffered severe injuries after a shark bit her hand while swimming in the water with her siblings.

Galveston woman with machete shot by police after alleged attacking others

Galveston police responded to reports of a disturbance on Wednesday morning, leading to an officer-involved shooting near the Resource and Crisis Center shelter.

UTMB Galveston searching for thief posing as hospital staff: pictures

The University of Texas Medical Branch Police Department needs help identifying a suspected thief who has been passing as a medical professional in hospitals in the Houston-Galveston area.

Channelview men found dead in trailer, 'extremely high' carbon monoxide levels

Two men were found dead in Channelview after using a generator while working on a trailer. Officials say carbon monoxide levels were extremely high.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing father, son near Port Lavaca

The Coast Guard has suspended its hours-long search for a father and his 15-year-old son who did not return from a shrimping trip near Port Lavaca on Saturday.

La Marque crash: Fleeing motorcyclist killed after crashing into vehicle during Galveston police pursuit

All northbound lanes of Interstate 45 near FM 519 in La Marque have reopened after being closed most of the overnight and morning following a police chase that turned deadly early Monday morning.