WWII hero from League City reminds us to always remember

June 6th marks 76 years since D-Day. League City resident Harold Bradley arrived on the Normandy shore days later with the 740th Tank Battallion. He went on to earn the Silver Star and Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge. His story was recently written by a surprising author.

Suspect injured in officer-involved shooting in Galveston

Per department policy, all three officers are on administrative leave while the incident is investigated.

Galveston Co. nursing home gets COVID-19 zapping robot

The number of positive COVID-19 cases and the use of Hydroxychloroquine to treat elderly patients put the Texas City nursing home in the national spotlight.

Thousands crowd Galveston beaches Memorial Day weekend

Thousands of people crowded Galveston beaches Saturday for Memorial Day weekend. According to Galveston Island Beach Patrol’s chief Peter Davis, between 250,000 and 500,000 people are expected to visit Galveston for Memorial Day weekend.

Ride to Recovery, Galveston style

Julie Tran, owner of Seawall Souvenirs and Bike Rental is excited to back in business and putting smiles on the faces of customers as the pedal away on their beach cruisers.

Two years after Santa Fe Shooting, community grieves virtually

It has been two years since the Santa Fe High School massacre, and the community is grieving virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Galveston County has lowest COVID-19-positive test rate in Houston area

Galveston County's positivity rate is roughly 1.6% of the tests that are coming back positive, according to Dr. Philip Keiser with Galveston County Health District.

Coast Guard searches for missing boater in West Bay near Galveston

The Coast Guard says boater had reportedly lost control of his 16-foot skiff near Middle Deer Island while attempting to retrieve his brother who was wade fishing at the time. The brother last saw him clinging to the side of the skiff.

Galveston WWII Pilot recalls Victory in Europe Day

97-year-old B-17 bomber pilot, Ed Clarac of Galveston, was on the tarmac in England ready to take off for his 34th mission when they received the news that the war in Europe was over.

Great weather brings hundreds to Galveston beaches this weekend

Natalie Hee reports live from the Galveston sea wall where hundreds of people have turned out for some sun and surf. As Natalie reports some groups are close together but many people are practicing safe social distancing.

Child's body found during search for missing 10-year-old swimmer near Crystal Beach

The search for a 10-year-old boy who went missing while swimming near Crystal Beach, Texas, has been called off after a body matching the boy's description was found Saturday afternoon.

Sheriff's office: Galveston Co. deputy shot armed subject who charged at him

When the Galveston County deputy pulled into the parking lot to investigate a call about a suspicious person, the sheriff's office says an individual exited the store brandishing a handgun and charged the deputy.

Harris County mask mandate met with mixed reaction

“We want to make clear that this is not a recommendation. It’s a requirement, and so that’s why we had to make it enforceable by adding a fine,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

Galveston County orders closing of beaches in unincorporated areas

The order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on April 10, 2020 and remains in effect through April 17, 2020 and will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis.