Galveston man, 88, accused of shooting 89-year-old wife to death
An 88-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing his 89-year-old wife at their Galveston home on Monday morning, according to police.
Fire erupts at decommissioned electrical plant near San Leon
A fire engulfed a decommissioned power plant near State Highway 146, causing a massive smoke plume visible for miles and prompting a limited shelter-in-place order for parts of the nearby bayfront community of San Leon.
La Marque man accused of killing mother, arrested after 2-day manhunt
La Marque Police say Keith Ray Smith, Jr., the 18-year-old suspect in Tuesday night's shooting on Kirsten Street, is the son of the victim, 36-year-old Seakara Carter.
Royal Caribbean doubles down on Texas; Icon of the Seas leads 3-ship Galveston expansion
Royal Caribbean is dramatically expanding its presence in Texas by announcing that its flagship vessel, the Icon of the Seas, will homeport in Galveston starting in August 2027, joined by two other major ships.
Galveston County crime: 18-year-old found guilty of killing his girlfriend's grandmother
A Galveston County jury has convicted a teen of capital murder.
Texas AG sues Galveston ISD over Ten Commandments law
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Galveston Independent School District over a new law that requires Ten Commandments posters to be displayed in public school classrooms if they are donated.
Galveston County: 18-year-old on trial for capital murder in death of girlfriend's grandmother
Uriah Urick is charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Tammy King in Bacliff. The 18-year-old, accused of helping his girlfriend kill her grandmother, is now on trial.
Galveston County: 18-year-old on trial for girlfriend's grandmother's death
18-year-old Uriah Urick is charged with capital murder for the death of his girlfriend's grandmother in February. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann gives a recap of testimony from the man who allegedly help the couple get away after the shooting.
San Luis Bridge fire mostly contained after nearly 90 acres burned
The scene was initially reported as a small grass fire, but it spread quickly due to 25 mph winds.
Oil spill prompts closure in Galveston Ship Channel, Coast Guard says
The Galveston Ship Channel is closed from Gulf Coppers to the Pelican Island Bridge.
20-year-old arrested in Channelview homecoming party shootout that injured 3, officials say
A father and two teens were shot on Oct. 4 when multiple teens allegedly pulled out guns during a high school homecoming party.
Galveston attempted abduction: Man allegedly grabbed 13-year-old girl on way to school
Galveston police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect accused of trying to abduct a 13-year-old girl on her way to school Monday. Police say the girl bit the man twice and managed to run away.
Galveston's Moody Gardens preps for ICE LAND
About two millions pounds of ice are being carved for the "largest holiday celebration on the Gulf Coast." Moody Garden's Jared Schaller gave FOX 26 a sneak peek of "ICE LAND: Christmas Around the World."
Texas beaches tested for fecal bacteria
A new study suggests Texas beaches have a "number two" problem. High levels of "fecal matter" measured at almost every beach along the Texas Gulf Coast at least once last year. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff has more on from Galveston where thousands will head to the beach this weekend.
Sewing pins found in Santa Fe parade candy
A scary situation for families in Santa Fe. Police have confirmed that at least three different families found sewing pins in the candy grabbed at the annual homecoming parade.
Santa Fe, Texas police urging parents to check candy picked up during homecoming parade
The Santa Fe Police Department is warning parents about reports of sewing pins found in candy from Wednesday's homecoming parade.
Louisiana fugitives found near Channelview: 1 dead, 1 in custody
A stolen vehicle out of Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana was located at a Walmart parking lot near Channelview along with two fugitives.
Deputy shoots dog to end fatal attack on owner in Bacliff
A Bacliff man was fatally attacked by his two pit bull dogs in his yard Saturday, leading a Galveston County Sheriff's deputy to shoot one of the animals to end the assault.
Channelview: East Freeway clears near Beltway 8 after crash involving overturned fifth wheeler
One man was taken to a hospital and is expected to recover.
Paddleboarder dies after being pulled from Gulf on Galveston Island
A paddleboarder is dead after spending two hours on the Gulf at Galveston Island Saturday afternoon, officials say.