Man found dead in Channelview road after possible dog attack: HCSO

A man who was found dead in the roadway next to a bicycle had multiple bite marks and is believed to have been attacked by at least one dog, the Harris County Sheriff's Office says.

10 MS-13 gang members indicted on murder, racketeering charges in Galveston

The murders alleged in the indictment span from 2015 through 2018, with a range of victims and described by investigators as "brutal in nature" and included "multiple acts of mutilation and dismemberment with machetes."

Things to do in the Houston area this weekend: August 26 - 28

List of things to do in the Houston area this weekend, August 26 - 28, including Conroe Comic, outdoor movie at Levy Park, National Battle of the Bands, Island Rideout in Galveston, Houston Theater Week, and Houston Restaurant Weeks.

14 years after Hurricane Ike, efforts to build the Ike Dike protection barrier move slowly

Nine years before Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Ike struck just east of Galveston Island, causing extensive damage and flooding. The idea of building the so-called Ike Dike, to protect against future storm surge and flooding, has been developing ever since.

Area family reunited with dog that went missing 5 years ago

In 2017, the dog, named June, got out of the backyard. After searching with no luck, June's family figured they would never see her again.

Man missing after trying to rescue daughter near San Luis Pass

A search is underway for a missing man near the San Luis Pass and Galveston Island. Authorities say he was trying to rescue his 3-year-old daughter from the water Sunday evening and hasn't been seen since.

Deadly Galveston scooter crash: Driver charged with intoxication manslaughter

Galveston police say Yordany Ferrer, 35, ran a stop sign and hit a man on a scooter in the intersection. Ferrer was arrested on a charge of intoxication manslaughter in connection to the deadly crash.

Carnival Cruise Line removes pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests, unvaccinated guests welcome to sail

In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.

Galveston City Council considering banning all golf cart rentals after 4 killed by drunk driver

A deadly accident that killed four people has prompted Galveston City Council to modify the island's golf cart regulations. One proposal includes banning golf cart rental companies altogether.

Galveston golf cart crash victims: Police release names of 2 children, 2 adults

Galveston police say the four people who died when a suspected drunk driver crashed into their golf cart included two adults ages 49 and 25 and two children ages 14 and 4.

Hitchcock PD officer shoots suspect after getting hit by car during chase

Investigators said the driver stopped twice before he was taken into custody. The second time he stopped, the driver hit one of the officers chasing him with his car, and the officer shot him.

Man arrested for stabbing another to death in Galveston: police

Officials said Jefry Alfaro, 20, got into an argument with a man that escalated to the point where he took out a knife and stabbed him to death.

Galveston keeps breaking heat records

Galveston has been crushing heat records left and right this summer.

History of Galveston: From business mecca to the Great Storm, and tourism today

In the mid-19th century, Galveston grew rapidly and became a major immigration point for thousands of Europeans and East Coat investors. It was the largest city in Texas, with the moniker "Gateway to the West".