Connor Hilton pleads guilty to fatally shooting friend, injuring another

The plea comes less than a week before his scheduled trial, in which the defense had hoped to use a psychosis defense, claiming the then-teen had been affected by acne medication.

Central Texas girl attacked by shark on Galveston beach

A 8-year-old Central Texas girl is in the hospital after being attacked by a shark over the weekend in Galveston.

Vehicle crash into San Jacinto River: Mother, infant's death ruled murder-suicide

Harris County officials have ruled the deadly vehicle crash into the San Jacinto River that killed a mother and her one-year-old infant a murder suicide.

Galveston man charged for juvenile's stabbing injuries, police say

Police say they got a call about a minor chasing a man outside an apartment complex. When they arrived, however, they reportedly saw a man standing over a juvenile with a knife.

Channelview commercial fire along I-10 leaves man in critical condition

A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a fire that impacted several businesses in Channelview early Thursday morning, officials say.

Connor Hilton murder case: Did acne medicine drive the teen to kill? Judge denies defense request

FOX 26 has learned that the judge in the trial against Connor Hilton has denied the defense's request to have a psychiatrist testify at trial that acne medicine caused a psychotic break. That announcement was made on Tuesday afternoon.

Galveston County: Santa Fe man last seen one week ago

Officials say Dale Beckham was last seen at his Santa Fe, Texas home. His truck was found in League City.

Stolen vehicles stopped at Port of Houston from being illegally exported

More than 30 stolen vehicles were close to being exported from the United States illegally at the Port of Houston Galveston, but were intercepted.

Former Galveston County jailer indicted in inmate's death

Skyler Ray Chapman, a former Galveston County Jail, has been indicted for criminally negligent homicide in the death of inmate Saul Vargas back in September 2024

Galveston Co. deputies arrest man on child trafficking charges

Authorities in Galveston County said a 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges related to promoting the prostitution of a child.

Paid apprenticeships available in HVAC, skilled trades

There are paid apprenticeships available in HVAC, skilled trades to help relieve worker shortage and you can take free classes to help you prepare for the job.

FBI investigates death on Carnival Cruise Ship

The FBI is investigating the death of Euvelester Villarreal Jr., a 48-year-old Texas man, aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship on July 23, 2025, though the cruise line states the review is standard procedure and does not imply suspicious circumstances.

NYC-style pizzeria expanding from original Galveston location

Chef Anthony Russo welcomed FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez into the kitchen to show us how classic NYC style pizza is done.

Texas man sues California doctor who shipped abortion pills to girlfriend

A Galveston County man filed a federal lawsuit claiming a California doctor shipped abortion-inducing pills to his girlfriend at the direction of her estranged husband.

Galveston County: Days-long fire at Port Bolivar bird sanctuary 'inaccessible' to firefighters

The fire was reportedly started by a lightning strike Friday night. No injuries or structure damage have been reported, and officials say fires are common and beneficial for the area.