COVID-19 hitting greater Houston area nursing homes hard
LaPorte Health Care is one of the most recent facilities to have confirmed COVID-19 cases. Harris County Public Health confirmed it but did not release any numbers.
LaPorte Health Care is one of the most recent facilities to have confirmed COVID-19 cases. Harris County Public Health confirmed it but did not release any numbers.
Galveston County reports first COVID-19 related death
The resident was a female in the 81-90 age range who had pre-existing medical conditions. She passed away on Saturday night.
The resident was a female in the 81-90 age range who had pre-existing medical conditions. She passed away on Saturday night.
Surprise parade held for seniors in Channelview
For some residents, it was a chance to see family members and an afternoon filled with smiles and tears.
For some residents, it was a chance to see family members and an afternoon filled with smiles and tears.
83 residents, employees of Texas City senior living facility test positive for coronavirus
A day after 13 people tested positive for COVID-19 at a Texas City senior living facility, at least 70 more test positive.
A day after 13 people tested positive for COVID-19 at a Texas City senior living facility, at least 70 more test positive.
Galveston closes beaches due to COVID-19
Anyone found on the beaches in violations of the order faces a Class C misdemeanor citation.
Anyone found on the beaches in violations of the order faces a Class C misdemeanor citation.
Massive grass fire spreading across east Galveston
The initial call was for the brush in the sand dunes was on fire and has spread near structures. Firefighters are working to stop the fire from getting to structures.
The initial call was for the brush in the sand dunes was on fire and has spread near structures. Firefighters are working to stop the fire from getting to structures.
Santa Fe hero posthumously honored for sacrificing life for fellow students
Christian Riley Garcia was one of six people in the US recognized Wednesday for his courage and sacrifice by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
Christian Riley Garcia was one of six people in the US recognized Wednesday for his courage and sacrifice by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
Galveston County issues stay-at-home order amid COVID-19 crisis
Galveston County plans to issue a stay-at-home order for residents. The new order doesn't close any businesses that weren't affected by Governor Abbott's public health disaster declaration.
Galveston County plans to issue a stay-at-home order for residents. The new order doesn't close any businesses that weren't affected by Governor Abbott's public health disaster declaration.
Mayor of Galveston urges residents to stay home
Galveston will continue to monitor state actions as well as those from surrounding areas so city leaders can make the best decisions for the community.
Galveston will continue to monitor state actions as well as those from surrounding areas so city leaders can make the best decisions for the community.
City of Galveston closes beach park public service amenities
Amenities will be closed at East Beach, Stewart Beach, Seawall Urban Park, Dellenera RV Park and Seawolf Park.
Amenities will be closed at East Beach, Stewart Beach, Seawall Urban Park, Dellenera RV Park and Seawolf Park.
COMPLETE LIST of cancellations and closures due to coronavirus outbreak
Many events are canceled, and clinics and schools are closing. You can find the full list here.
Many events are canceled, and clinics and schools are closing. You can find the full list here.
2 hurt in Galveston shooting involving family members
Galveston Police say it appears one relative shot another relative.
Galveston Police say it appears one relative shot another relative.
Galveston-Houston Archdiocese cancels all public masses
The Galveston-Houston Catholic Archdiocese has suspended mass effective March 18. Churches are being allowed to stay open for individual and private prayer.
The Galveston-Houston Catholic Archdiocese has suspended mass effective March 18. Churches are being allowed to stay open for individual and private prayer.
City of Galveston closes bars, limits restaurant service
The City of Galveston has shut down amusement venues including bars and barred restaurants from providing dine-in services.
The City of Galveston has shut down amusement venues including bars and barred restaurants from providing dine-in services.
Galveston Co. resident quarantined in Austin after presumptive positive COVID-19
The patient is a woman ranging in age 30-35 years old who had interaction with the first Montgomery County presumptive case, a man in his 40s who went to the World Championship Bar-B-Que Cookoff ahead of the rodeo. She is quarantined in Austin.
The patient is a woman ranging in age 30-35 years old who had interaction with the first Montgomery County presumptive case, a man in his 40s who went to the World Championship Bar-B-Que Cookoff ahead of the rodeo. She is quarantined in Austin.
Admitted Santa Fe HS shooter still not competent to stand trial
Last year, a judge ruled the 19-year-old mentally incompetent to stand trial after three independent mental health evaluations.
Last year, a judge ruled the 19-year-old mentally incompetent to stand trial after three independent mental health evaluations.
Santa Fe ISD approves having guns in classrooms under Guardian Program
Nearly two years after the Santa Fe High School massacre, Santa Fe ISD has approved teachers having guns in classrooms.
Nearly two years after the Santa Fe High School massacre, Santa Fe ISD has approved teachers having guns in classrooms.
Family member of Channelview HS employee under quarantine for coronavirus
Channelview Independent School District has indicated that there is little to no risk to Channelview schools.
Channelview Independent School District has indicated that there is little to no risk to Channelview schools.
1 murder charge, 3 deaths loom over Robert Durst as murder trial begins
The last time Robert Durst was on trial for murder, he testified that he had dismembered his elderly neighbor’s body, put it in garbage bags and tossed them in the Gulf of Mexico.
The last time Robert Durst was on trial for murder, he testified that he had dismembered his elderly neighbor’s body, put it in garbage bags and tossed them in the Gulf of Mexico.
Teacher sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography
Authorities say Fontenot participated in an internet file-sharing network of people who shared photographs and videos of child pornography.
Authorities say Fontenot participated in an internet file-sharing network of people who shared photographs and videos of child pornography.