Galveston mother speaks out after son killed in officer-involved shooting during traffic stop

The mother of Randy Martin is calling for transparency after the 47-year-old was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a Galveston traffic stop Monday night. Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.

Hourslong standoff in Santa Fe ends, suspect taken into custody

An hourslong standoff in the Santa Fe area after a man fired shots at his girlfriend on Friday morning, officials said.

Jeep Weekend 2026: What you need to know about the 'Zero Tolerance' plan on Bolivar Peninsula

Galveston County is implementing a "zero-tolerance" safety plan for Jeep Weekend 2026. Officials say the measures are designed to ensure public safety, citing a previous 80% drop in emergency calls following the introduction of these logistical restrictions.

Galveston housing: Families evicted as non-profit sublease program collapses

A Galveston mother and her children face homelessness after the collapse of a murky subleasing arrangement between an organization and a local outreach ministry.

Galveston police solve 1981 cold case

Galveston police have solved nearly 45-year-old cold case that occurred back in 1981, according to a news release.

'Texas Killing Fields' suspect facing new charges

The suspect, who has already been charged in the death of Laura Miller, the daughter of Texas Equusearch's founder, Tim Miller, is facing new charges, records revealed.

New Carnival cruise ship Tropicale coming to Galveston

Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its footprint in Texas, announcing Friday that its fifth Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, will homeport in Galveston upon its delivery in 2028.