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.

Bird flu case confirmed in Texas City after infected bird found

A case of the bird flu has been confirmed in Texas City by Galveston County officials after they detected the virus in a bird in December.

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.

Mother accused of intentionally dropping infant from Galveston hotel balcony appears in court

Channel Jasmine Yonko, 30, who faces a capital murder charge for tossing her 17-month-old baby off a hotel balcony in Galveston, made her first courtroom appearance on Tuesday.

18-year-old killed in Channelview crash early Sunday morning

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash that killed an 18-year-old male early Sunday morning.

San Leon man gets 40 years in beating death of girlfriend

A San Leon man will spend 40 years behind bars after a judge sentenced him for the 2021 beating death of his girlfriend.

Galveston murderer comes to Harris County for second murder trial

A Galveston jury convicted 24-year-old Devan Jordon of Capital Murder Monday. The jury deliberated for two and a half hours before finding Jordan guilty for the shooting death of Jeffrey Johnson at his home in League City in June 2021.

Galveston man gets 99 years for murder during 2023 Jeep Weekend

A man has been sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend during Jeep Weekend in 2023 and driving while intoxicated, says the Galveston County District Attorney.

Galveston County sheriff election results: Jimmy Fullen wins

Jimmy Fullen has been elected as Galveston County Sheriff, as current sheriff Henry A. Trochesset plans to retire after serving since 2013.