Galveston plane crash: 6 dead after medical support plane from Mexico crashes
A plane reportedly crashed in Galveston Bay near the Galveston Causeway.
A plane reportedly crashed in Galveston Bay near the Galveston Causeway.
Body recovered from vehicle submerged in Galveston County bayou
A body was recovered after a vehicle crashed into Jarboe Bayou in Galveston County overnight on Tuesday, officials report.
A body was recovered after a vehicle crashed into Jarboe Bayou in Galveston County overnight on Tuesday, officials report.
Norwegian Viva cruise ship now sailing from Galveston for 7-day Caribbean excursions
The Norwegian Viva cruise ship has pulled into its new home in Galveston, marking yet another wave in growth in the local cruise industry.
The Norwegian Viva cruise ship has pulled into its new home in Galveston, marking yet another wave in growth in the local cruise industry.
Texas officials warn a new bug is threatening grazing land
The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been reported in North America.
The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been reported in North America.
La Marque city council meeting heats up, Councilman Lowry speaks exclusively with FOX 26
On Monday afternoon, LaMarque City Council held a meeting to discuss several projects aimed at improving the city's infrastructure.
On Monday afternoon, LaMarque City Council held a meeting to discuss several projects aimed at improving the city's infrastructure.
Contracts awarded to design gates and dunes for Gulf Coast “Ike Dike" project
The district charged with overseeing the construction of a massive set of gates across the mouth of Galveston Bay — known as the “Ike Dike" — announced that it has approved contracts with two global engineering firms to design the gates and a double set of dunes on either side of them.
The district charged with overseeing the construction of a massive set of gates across the mouth of Galveston Bay — known as the “Ike Dike" — announced that it has approved contracts with two global engineering firms to design the gates and a double set of dunes on either side of them.
Bird flu confirmed in Galveston County
Galveston County health officials are warning the public not to touch dead birds after cases of avian influenza were confirmed locally.
Galveston County health officials are warning the public not to touch dead birds after cases of avian influenza were confirmed locally.
Caller makes bomb threat at Kemah Walmart; other threats reported across Galveston County, chief says
The scene has since been cleared, but there have reportedly been other threats at other local stores.
The scene has since been cleared, but there have reportedly been other threats at other local stores.
Galveston family protests for more information on 77-year-old man's hit and run death
In Galveston, the family and friends of 77-year-old Fidel Estrada Lopez protested for justice and more information following his fatal hit-and-run accident last Wednesday.
In Galveston, the family and friends of 77-year-old Fidel Estrada Lopez protested for justice and more information following his fatal hit-and-run accident last Wednesday.
Former Houston police captain facing federal charges
A former Houston police captain has been taken into federal custody on several charges including coercion and enticement of a minor and sexual exploitation of children.
A former Houston police captain has been taken into federal custody on several charges including coercion and enticement of a minor and sexual exploitation of children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A father and two teens were shot on Oct. 4 when multiple teens allegedly pulled out guns during a high school homecoming party.