Serial killer William Reece pleads guilty to 3 Texas girl murders
Serial killer William Reece has pleaded guilty to the 1997 murders of three Texas girls, 12-year-old Laura Kate Smither, 17-year-old Jessica Lee Cain, and 20-year-old Kelli Ann Cox.
Woman shot, killed during 'possible disturbance' in east Harris County: Sheriff
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a man pulled out a gun, possibly an assault rifle, and shot a woman to death.
Galveston Island State Park fully reopens
For the first time in three years, the Galveston Island State Park has fully reopened for all. FOX 26's Darlene Janik Faires has more.
Fourth of July 2022 in Galveston will feature drones instead of fireworks
This year?s July Fourth celebration will be a little different in Galveston. Instead of the traditional fireworks display, the island will be celebrating with a patriotic drone show.
Fourth of July 2022 in Galveston will feature drones instead of fireworks
This year’s July Fourth celebration will be a little different in Galveston. Instead of the traditional fireworks display, the island will be celebrating with a patriotic drone show.
FOX 26 goes fishin' with Captain Charles in Galveston Bay
It's never a bad day to go fishing and our FOX 26 Photojournalist Todd Smith spent the morning doing just that with Captain Charles Butler in Galveston Bay.
Rising temperatures lead to ongoing droughts across Texas
An "omega block" heat pattern has lead to extreme heat and an excessive drought across Texas.
Hidden history: What happened after freedom came to slaves in June 1865
We?re learning more about what happened after freedom came to slaves in June 1865 and the first land settled by freedmen in Galveston County. Descendants still live in the area today. FOX 26 Photojouralist Darlene Janik Faires shows us this hidden history.
Hundreds attend Juneteenth festivals in Houston & call for more companies to recognize the holiday
Houstonians celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on the now Federal holiday.
'Put the guns down,' fiancé of Houston-area father killed in road rage shooting makes plea to the public
Blanca Castillo, the fiance of a road rage victim pleas with the community to think twice before pulling the trigger.
'And still we rise,' new Juneteenth exhibit opening this weekend in Galveston
A new interactive exhibit will open Sunday in the Carriage House of the 1859 Ashton Villa, offering a historic look at the origins of the holiday FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires gives us a preview.
Fiancé of man killed during road rage shooting in east Harris Co. speaks with FOX 26
FOX 26’s Gabby Hart spoke exclusively with the fiancé of a man shot and killed in a road rage incident in Channelview. The family is using his story to send a powerful message to the Houston area.
1.5 million retirees returning to work amid inflation, sinking stock market
Inflation and robust jobs market driving many retirees back to work.
Coast Guard rescues eight people as their boat drifts towards jetty
Eight boaters rescued in Galveston after their boat became disabled and approached the jetties.
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."
Authorities searching for 3 men accused of vandalizing Clear Creek ISD property
Investigators need your help locating three men accused of vandalizing Clear Creek ISD property in April and May.
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.
Dog swims for several miles, finds way home after falling off shrimp boat in Galveston Bay
Monster the dog fell off her dad’s shrimp boat in Galveston Bay and had to swim five to six miles to shore.
Dog named ?Monster? swims for several miles, finds way home after falling off shrimping boat in Galveston
The pup fell off her dad?s boat nearly a week ago in Galveston Bay and had to swim five to six miles to shore. She was eventually found safely days later. FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires shares more.
2022 hurricane season: what to know when planning an evacuation route
When a storm comes, it?s important for some, especially along the Texas coast to get out of the way. FOX 26?s Tom Zizka shares how Galveston County is reminding residents what they need to know about evacuation routes.