La Marque teacher encourages many first generation college students

Tiffany Hill is the dance instructor at La Marque High School. She was a first-generation college student, so she realizes how some students really struggle with the application process.

Children burned in Channelview PE class allegedly by teacher's form of discipline

Some kids in Channelview ended up in the emergency room after getting burned during gym class. Parents there say their children were injured as a result of a P.E. teacher forcing them to exercise on the hot ground outside on Monday as a form of punishment.

Record-breaking heat in Texas brings potentially dangerous warmer overnight lows

As we brace for our first heat wave of the season, certain times of day and locations are warming faster than others. We take a look at why and how it can negatively affect you.

Homicide numbers decreasing in City of Galveston

As many major cities across the country report increases in violent crime, some metro areas are now seeing downward trends.

Good Samaritan, Coast Guard help 4 people aboard vessel near Galveston

What was meant to be a nice day out on the water for four people near Galveston was ruined by bad weather, but they were helped by a good Samaritan and the U.S. Coast Guard.

2 toddlers killed following fire in Galveston, authorities say

It's unclear how the fire started, but we're told a 3-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy were rushed to a hospital with serious injuries but sadly succumbed to their injuries.

Oyster shell recycling program created in Galveston

Paper, plastic bottles, and soda cans are all things commonly known as recyclable. Now, add oyster shells to the list.

Venomous blue dragons washing on shore along Texas beaches

The unusual-looking creatures can be identified by wing-like fins and bizarre blue markings. Venomous sea slugs have recently been spotted along beaches on North Padre and Mustang Islands.

New, fully-furnished tiny home community coming to Galveston: take a look inside

A new tiny home community coming to Galveston will feature 12 homes and offer three floor plans to choose from. Take a look inside one of the homes.

Texas City ISD elementary students raise nearly $2,000 for classmate with cancer

We first met 8-year-old Cameron Holcomb in September when his life was saved by a good Samaritan who stopped in traffic to help his mom. Now he is in another fight for his life against an aggressive stage 3 cancer.