Galveston sandcastle competition faces uncertain future, Park Board sites rising costs
After 37 years, the popular event at Galveston's East Beach is in jeopardy. The non-profit group that organizes it tells FOX 26 that being charged heavy fees from the Park Board makes it hard to make a profit.
After 37 years, the popular event at Galveston's East Beach is in jeopardy. The non-profit group that organizes it tells FOX 26 that being charged heavy fees from the Park Board makes it hard to make a profit.
Pickup truck driver kills 61-year-old man walking and leaves the scene in Galveston
The Galveston Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run involving a 61-year-old man killed on Thursday.
The Galveston Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run involving a 61-year-old man killed on Thursday.
Pregnant 17-year-old shot in the head in La Marque is Texas City High School student
The La Marque Police Department is investigating a shooting outside of a home after a pregnant woman was shot in the head on the 400 block of Ave B.
The La Marque Police Department is investigating a shooting outside of a home after a pregnant woman was shot in the head on the 400 block of Ave B.
Channelview shooting: Man found shot to death on River Road
Residents in the Channelview area heard gunshots and went outside to find a man shot to death, authorities say.
Residents in the Channelview area heard gunshots and went outside to find a man shot to death, authorities say.
Galveston's wetlands at risk of being developed, nonprofit racing to save wildlife habitat
A nonprofit organization, Artist Boat, is racing against the clock to buy area's of Galveston wetlands, before it is developed into a 52 home neighborhood.
A nonprofit organization, Artist Boat, is racing against the clock to buy area's of Galveston wetlands, before it is developed into a 52 home neighborhood.
Medicare enrollment: Choosing a plan to meet your needs
The Medicare enrollment period is now open for people 65 and older. The biggest mistake people make is automatically renewing the same Medicare plan each year, without reviewing their coverage.
The Medicare enrollment period is now open for people 65 and older. The biggest mistake people make is automatically renewing the same Medicare plan each year, without reviewing their coverage.
Suspected rapist Ismael Guerra Osorio from California on the run for 35 years arrested in Kemah, Texas
Guerra Osorio had been wanted in California since 1988 for multiple charges, including rape, sexual assault, and lewd and lascivious acts with a child.
Guerra Osorio had been wanted in California since 1988 for multiple charges, including rape, sexual assault, and lewd and lascivious acts with a child.
Driver who killed Dickinson HS senior in hit-and-run shocks victim's mom in court
A mother was caught off guard in court by the man who killed her daughter, 17-year-old Ziyanna Jones, in a hit-and-run after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
A mother was caught off guard in court by the man who killed her daughter, 17-year-old Ziyanna Jones, in a hit-and-run after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Teen who witnessed best friend killed in hit-and-run delivers emotional victim impact statement
This teenager talks directly to the man who killed her best friend in a hit-and-run accident as she walked alongside her.
This teenager talks directly to the man who killed her best friend in a hit-and-run accident as she walked alongside her.
Galveston County man who escaped to Minnesota, sentenced for roommates murder
A Texas man was sentenced to prison for the 2020 murder of his roommate and romantic partner who had his throat cut in this home.
A Texas man was sentenced to prison for the 2020 murder of his roommate and romantic partner who had his throat cut in this home.
Channelview stabbing: 2 men dead after reportedly getting into fight with knives
Two men were found stabbed to death in Channelview in the 1600 block of Avenue D after a fight, the Harris County Sheriff's Office says.
Two men were found stabbed to death in Channelview in the 1600 block of Avenue D after a fight, the Harris County Sheriff's Office says.
Stafford woman found tied up, blindfolded in Galveston as police arrest 5 accused kidnappers
A Stafford woman was found bound and blindfolded in Galveston after police rescued her from a group of kidnappers.
A Stafford woman was found bound and blindfolded in Galveston after police rescued her from a group of kidnappers.
Galveston crash: Woman killed in crash involving police officer just hours before her birthday
One family is mourning the loss of their family member following a crash in Galveston on Thursday.
One family is mourning the loss of their family member following a crash in Galveston on Thursday.
Galveston crash: UTMB employee killed after crash with Galveston police officer
A lab technologist at The University of Texas Medical Branch was killed after a crash with a Galveston police officer.
A lab technologist at The University of Texas Medical Branch was killed after a crash with a Galveston police officer.
Amazon hiring more than 5,100 employees in Houston area
Amazon has announced they are hiring 250,000 employees across the U.S. for the holiday season in various roles. More than 5,100 employees will be hired in the Houston area.
Amazon has announced they are hiring 250,000 employees across the U.S. for the holiday season in various roles. More than 5,100 employees will be hired in the Houston area.
Texas man dies after eating raw oysters from restaurant, officials issue warning
A man has died from a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters in Galveston. Local health authorities are now investigating his death and the batch of oysters from the restaurant he visited on the island.
A man has died from a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters in Galveston. Local health authorities are now investigating his death and the batch of oysters from the restaurant he visited on the island.