Judge dismisses lawsuit from former Santa Fe High student, alleging football practice caused brain damage
A former Santa Fe High Schooler claims that football practice is the cause for permanent brain damage. His parents filed a lawsuit against Santa Fe ISD, but this week, a federal judge from Galveston dismissed the case.
Sending love and well wishes to Tim Miller who's hospitalized with heart problems
Houstonians and people from across the country are showing love for Texas Equusearch Founder Tim Miller who's in the hospital with cardiac issues.
Texas EquuSearch says founder Tim Miller hospitalized for serious health condition
“Please keep Tim, his family, and the amazing medical team in charge of his care, in your thoughts and prayers this week," Texas EquuSearch wrote in a social media post.
Beachgoers warned about rip currents ahead of the weekend
We are your station for safety. Beach Patrol is sending quite a warning. There is a disturbance in the Gulf that's stirring up wild waves and really rough rip currents. FOX 26 Houston's Damali Keith shares their message with us.
The disturbance in the Gulf is causing dangerous rip currents in Galveston
Red warning flags are flying in Galveston warning swimmers of dangerous rip currents.
Galveston Beach Patrol warns of strong rip currents
Galveston Beach Patrol warns that Galveston Beach waters are dangerous to swim in because of serious rip currents that are stronger than normal. FOX 26's Damali Keith has more on how to stay safe at the beach.
Artist commemorates Juneteenth with mural in Galveston
Juneteenth is now a federal holiday. An artist in Galveston has commemorated it with a colorful display of its history.
Reactions from Galveston residents after Juneteenth made a federal holiday
Juneteenth is the first federal holiday signed into law since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was created in 1983. Our Damali Keith was in Galveston, where Union soldiers first arrived to set Texas slaves free, to see how residents are reacting to the news!
Texans celebrate that Juneteenth is now a National Holiday!
156 years after it happened and Juneteenth is now a federal holiday.
Labor shortage leaves great opportunities for teens to find work
With students out for the summer, many are in the best position, in a long time, to land a summer job. The post-pandemic labor shortage may be a great opportunity for teens.
Galveston PD asking for help finding man who pistol-whipped, robbed grandmother and grandson at Kroger's
Galveston PD needs your help finding a man, who pistol-whipped and robbed a 72-year-old grandmother along with her grandson at a Kroger's while they were loading groceries.
Galveston County officials open cooling center following scheduled power outage on Bolivar Peninsula
Entergy, the electric provider for the Bolivar Peninsula said, they have restored power to all customers as of 4:30 p.m. after they were working to replace a substation transformer.
Galveston County Judge dismisses case against Sarah Olson in the "interest of justice"
Sarah Olson, the mother of Samuel Olson, is no longer facing criminal charges in Galveston County in a case involving Dalton Olson, the boy's father.
100 homes in Bacliff take in flood waters, residents say they don’t understand why
Residents who live in one subdivision at Highway 146 and Bacliff Drive don’t understand how this came to pass.
Galveston County residents describe heavy flooding in their community.
Torrential rains made the water rise very fast Friday afternoon at the bay-cliff in Galveston County. Our Randy Wallace has been talking to residents in that community and has more on what they had to say.
Cities struggling to hire lifeguards ahead of summer season
The hiring shortage for the pandemic is going off the deep end with lifeguards getting harder to find especially locally.
Waterspout caught on camera over Gulf of Mexico
A viewer video caught a waterspout over the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday afternoon. The video, which was taken just after 3:30 p.m., was captured off of Galveston Island.
As Memorial Day weekend kicks off, Galveston officials provide safety tips
Galveston officials expect large crowds and spoke to FOX 26, about how to keep you and your family safe.
Summer unofficially kicking off Memorial Day Weekend in Galveston
Galveston Island buzzing with local and tourist ready to their vacation on for Memorial Day weekend. After days of overcast skies and rain. People are rejoicing over Friday?s sun filled skies. FOX 26 Houston?s Tiffany Justice has more!
Staff shortages may slow economic recovery for restaurants, hotels
Hotels and restaurants are getting ready for a big rush this Memorial Day weekend and this summer. But their revenues may not be as much as they hoped.