US House approves Ike Dike, but it's not a done deal yet

The bill, HR 7776, which passed by a vote of 384 to 37, will "provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes."

21 years later: Looking back at Tropical Storm Allison

21 years ago today, and in the days that followed Tropical Storm Allison struck southeast Texas bringing an unprecedented nearly 40” of rain to the area and claiming the lives of dozens locally and beyond.

$1 billion Houston ship channel expansion project kicks off

Project 11 promises to create millions of jobs and bring in billions of dollars in revenue to the nation’s busiest port.

Galveston Co. deputy’s wife talks about his recovery after ‘Go Topless Jeep Weekend’ crash

Galveston County Sheriff's Office Sgt. John Hamm was badly injured after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver during the “Go Topless Jeep Weekend” event. His wife spoke exclusively with FOX 26 about Sgt. Hamm's recovery.

US Coast Guard assists more than 30 aboard adrift vessel off Galveston

"It is fortunate we were patrolling nearby, heard the call for help, and were able to relay communications between the Baywatch Too and the Coast Guard command center," U.S. Coast Guard officials said in a press statement.

Texas fishermen reel in rare black alligator gar: 'Wild experience'

Two fishermen in Texas were shocked when they reeled in a rare, black alligator gar last week. They snapped some pics and then let the 5-foot-long fish go free.

Galveston Co. deputy injured, more than 100 arrested during 'Go Topless Jeep Weekend'

What was meant to be a weekend of fun and excitement for jeep enthusiasts, soon turned dangerous after more than 100 people were arrested and left a Galveston County deputy seriously injured.

Galveston ISD elementary students participate in vegetable-taste testing

This week Galveston’s Own Farmers Market and Galveston ISD hosted the last of six district-wide vegetable taste-testings for 3rd graders.

Man dies in shooting at Clear Lake Shores marina

Clear Lake Shores police responded to a report of a shooting on a boat where a couple lived and found a man dead from gunshot wounds.

Harry Potter themed cat shelter to be dedicated to Santa Fe shooting victim

This week marks four years since 10 people were shot and killed at Santa Fe High School. One of those victims, Kimberly Vaughan, will soon have an entire room at a local animal shelter dedicated to her memory.