Texas oyster company earns rare, global recognition

San Leon oyster company, Prestige Oysters is the only sustainable oyster fishery in all the Americas, and one of only six in the world, certified by the Marine Stewardship Council.

Santa Fe Mayor Jason Tabor resigns

Santa Fe Mayor Jason Tabor officially resigned on Monday, saying it's the "best decision" for himself and his family.

Galveston City Councilman William 'Bill' Quiroga dies after hospitalization

Galveston District 4 City Councilman William "Bill" Quiroga died Monday after being hospitalized last month with complications stemming from COVID-19, officials say.

Admitted Santa Fe HS shooter still not competent to stand trial nearly 4 years later

Nearly four years after the Santa Fe High School shooting, the North Texas State Hospital reported that the defendant has not yet been restored to competency to stand trial, according to Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady.

Rosenberg Library offering free genealogy research for Black History Month

Each of us has a family history and roots planted by ancestors who got us where we are, but for African Americans tracking that history can be difficult, if not impossible. So for Black History Month, the Rosenberg Library in Galveston is offering to help.

21-year-old man free on multiple felony bonds accused of committing capital murder when he should be in court

Last December, FOX 26 told you 21-year-old Devan Jordon was charged with capital murder in Sandoval's slaying. After a closer look at court documents, we made a troubling discovery.

Volunteer dies after falling nearly 35 feet from historic Galveston ship

The volunteer was wearing a climbing harness after going nearly 35 feet above the ship, but it was not tethered to the ship when she slipped and fell.

Houston-area school closings amid Texas winter storm

As school districts in the Houston area and Southeast Texas announce closings and early releases due to winter weather, they will be added to this list.

Sparkly, over the top wearables for Mardi Gras fun

Mardi Gras Galveston is around the corner, so CoCo Dominguez teamed up with Fringe and Company for some fun, sparkly wearables.

Houston boy, 10, with terminal cancer sworn-in at Galveston County ceremony

On Friday morning, 25 law enforcement agencies attend a special swearing-in ceremony for Devarjaye Daniel, a 10-year-old boy battling terminal cancer who has a goal of becoming an honorary officer for 100 law enforcement agencies.

11th Annual Galveston Restaurant Week returns in person with restaurants open seven days a week

The 11th Annual Galveston Restaurant Week is back in person with a chance to give back. And don’t let the name fool you, it goes much longer than a week, from January 17 through February 13.

Parents of murdered La Marque woman speak emotionally after suspect husband's suicide

Parents of La Marque murder victim Savannah Paschal spoke at an emotional news conference after her husband, who was on the run and charged in her murder, was found dead from an apparent suicide in Florida.

La Marque man charged with murdering wife in 2020 dies in Florida

Trent Paschal, 49, was charged with murdering his wife, Savannah, in October 2020 in La Marque, Texas. According to an incident report, on January 1, he was found dead with a gunshot wound in a van after authorities in Marion County, Florida, attempted to arrest him.

Uber code offers $20 credit during holidays in Houston area

Officials are making sure everyone gets home safely during the holiday season, thanks to a special code from Uber.