Fort Bend, Galveston County leaders urge residents to get vaccinated as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise
As Harris County raises its COVID-19 threat level, neighboring Fort Bend County leaders are urging its residents to take precautions.
4 children injured in crash near Tiki Island, male driver arrested
The crash occurred near Tiki Island when the vehicle they were in crashed after exiting I-45 northbound, veered off the highway and into a grassy marsh.
Local counties across Houston area deal with rising COVID-19 cases
Like Harris County, Galveston, Fort Bend County is also reporting an increase in cases and hospitalizations because of the delta variant, but Fort Bend County officials are touting their higher vaccination rates for generally having fewer hospitalizations.
156 COVID-19 cases in Galveston County linked to church camp outbreak
The Galveston County Health District says 156 county residents have tested positive for COVID-19 in cases linked to an outbreak at a church camp. Twenty samples tested positive for the Delta variant.
Houston teen battling lupus given a special day to help cross off her bucket list
Few people know what it?s like to have an entire amusement park opened just for them. As FOX 26?s Damali Keith tells us, one Houston girl is now added to that list.
Galveston Co. officials warning visitors about flesh eating bacteria that can be deadly
Galveston County Health officials are warning beach-goers about a water-borne bacteria called Vibrio Vulnificus that’s common around this region, after a Katy man passed away recently.
Man dies from flesh eating bacteria at Crystal Beach
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more on the incident and how often the water is tested.
'I made a mistake': Santa Fe mayor blames Facebook post about high school massacre on alcohol
The Santa Fe mayor is apologizing after posting on Facebook about the 2018 deadly high school shooting. He blames his actions on alcohol.
Expert breaks down how addiction can lead to poor decision making
The Mayor of Santa Fe, who says he is getting help for alcoholism after some controversial Facebook posts. So FOX 26 spoke to Vaughan Gilmore, Director of Addiction Services at The Menninger Clinic on how addiction can lead to poor decision making.
Santa Fe man suffers second-degree burn in garage blaze caused by fireworks
A 3-door wooden garage in Santa Fe, Texas was engulfed in flames after fireworks tossed into a trash can sparked a fire. The homeowner suffered second-degree burns after retrieving his truck from the garage.
Family dog killed in housefire, investigators say improperly disposed of fireworks to blame
A Highlands family is unable to properly celebrate the Fourth of July after investigators say misplaced fireworks took their pet's life.
Cruise passengers sail away from Galveston for the first time in 16 months
The first Carnival cruise to depart from the United States in more than a year left from Galveston Saturday afternoon. All passengers were required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine and/or receive an approved exemption.
First cruise ship in 16 months sets sail from Galveston, TX
About 3,000 passengers - all vaccinated except for younger children. - boarded the vessel for a 7-day voyage to Honduras, Belize, and Mexico.
Galveston County Health District investigating COVID-19 outbreak at church camp, over 125 people test positive
According to a release, the camp took place late last month outside of Galveston County at a campground rented exclusively by a local church. Over 450 adults and youth in grades six-12 from the area attended.
Medical examiners say 'no evidence of foul play' in Erica Hernandez's death after she was found in her car
Authorities said the Houston mother was reported missing back in April before they found her car in a retention pond while she was still inside.
Fireworks, festivals & parades: Fourth of July events in the Houston area
Need Fourth of July plans? Check out this list of festivals, parades and firework shows around the Houston area this Independence Day weekend.
Son of community pillar in Galveston charged with murder of his mother
The adult son of a long-time bilingual instructor for Galveston ISD was charged in his mother’s death.
Galveston man charged with murdering 61-year-old mother
A 32-year-old Galveston man has been charged with murder and evading arrest in the death of his mother.
Texas Equusearch Founder Tim Miller is out of the hospital, sharing his story
Tim Miller is now recovering and talking about what put him in the hospital last week and thanking everyone who sent well wishes and prayers.
Amazon to open new League City delivery substation in early 2022
In a release, the new delivery station will power Amazon’s last-mile delivery capabilities to speed up deliveries for customers around Galveston County.