Things to do in the Houston area this weekend: September 23-25

Houston events and things to do this weekend September 23-25 include the Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo, Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo, Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival, Houston Blues and Jazz Festival, Fall Festival at Dewberry Farm and The Woodlands Renaissance Faire.

Bicyclist killed in Galveston crash, driver charged with murder

A Galveston man was killed in a crash late Wednesday night and another man has been charged with murder, officials said.

Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Fiorenza, Champion of Civil Rights, passes away at 91

Archbishop Fiorenza was a native of Beaumont and served as bishop of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston from 1985 to 2006 before becoming Archbishop in 2004.

Second teen in Galveston crash by suspected drunk driver identified by officials

Authorities have identified Samuel Mixon, 14, as the second teenager to have died from his injuries after a deadly crash with a suspected drunk driver.

New proposals Galveston County is considering to crack down on drunk driving

Galveston City Council and law enforcement officials met Thursday to discuss cracking down on DWI incidents after at least six people have been killed on the island by an alleged drunk driver in the last month.

Friendswood police believe man died days before he was found in home

Friendswood police say a man was found dead in a home in the 400 block of Oak Vista on Monday, and he had a head wound consistent with foul play.

Galveston community remembers teen car crash victim through paddle out memorial

Friends and supporters of 14-year-old Mason Nelson and his family gathered at the beach Sunday morning to honor the teen who was killed in a crash with a suspected drunk driver.

Teen kills 2 suspected home invaders with shotgun in Channelview: HCSO

Authorities say three masked and armed men tried breaking into a home when a teenager grabbed a shotgun and fired at them. Two of the would-be home invaders were killed, while a third took off before officers arrived.

Son fatally shoots father in Dickinson during fight: officials

One man is charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of his own father on Wednesday night, officials said.

Suspect in deadly Galveston crash released from prison on previous DWI charge hours before

Keith Brazier, 28, was released from prison on a DWI conviction hours before his involvement in a drunk driving crash in Galveston that claimed the life of a 14-year-old.

Meteorologists urge Houstonians to stay prepared for hurricane season after slow August

It's been a calm 2022 hurricane season thus far, but will it stay that way? Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz chats with FOX Weather on if we should be worried and the lessons we should take from Hurricane Carla in 1961.

Battleship Texas moves from San Jacinto Battleship Site to Galveston for extensive renovations

The iconic Battleship Texas moved from the San Jacinto Battle Ground Site in La Porte to the Gulf Copper Shipyard in Galveston starting Wednesday for extensive renovations to the ship's hull.

Scam callers posing as law enforcement, threatening arrest if money is not paid: police

Authorities say there have been multiple reports of scam callers posing as law enforcement officers and threatening arrest if the victim does not send money. Don't fall for it.