'Small number of positive cases' reported onboard Carnival Vista, officials say

Officials tell FOX 26 ‘a small number of positive cases’ have been reported onboard the Carnival Vista, which departed from Galveston on Saturday, July 31. 

4 children injured in crash near Tiki Island, male driver arrested

The crash occurred near Tiki Island when the vehicle they were in crashed after exiting I-45 northbound, veered off the highway and into a grassy marsh.

156 COVID-19 cases in Galveston County linked to church camp outbreak

The Galveston County Health District says 156 county residents have tested positive for COVID-19 in cases linked to an outbreak at a church camp. Twenty samples tested positive for the Delta variant.

Galveston Co. officials warning visitors about flesh eating bacteria that can be deadly

Galveston County Health officials are warning beach-goers about a water-borne bacteria called Vibrio Vulnificus that’s common around this region, after a Katy man passed away recently.

Santa Fe man suffers second-degree burn in garage blaze caused by fireworks

A 3-door wooden garage in Santa Fe, Texas was engulfed in flames after fireworks tossed into a trash can sparked a fire. The homeowner suffered second-degree burns after retrieving his truck from the garage.

Cruise passengers sail away from Galveston for the first time in 16 months

The first Carnival cruise to depart from the United States in more than a year left from Galveston Saturday afternoon.  All passengers were required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine and/or receive an approved exemption. 

Galveston County Health District investigating COVID-19 outbreak at church camp, over 125 people test positive

According to a release, the camp took place late last month outside of Galveston County at a campground rented exclusively by a local church. Over 450 adults and youth in grades six-12 from the area attended.

Fireworks, festivals & parades: Fourth of July events in the Houston area

Need Fourth of July plans? Check out this list of festivals, parades and firework shows around the Houston area this Independence Day weekend.

Galveston man charged with murdering 61-year-old mother

A 32-year-old Galveston man has been charged with murder and evading arrest in the death of his mother.