Galveston Island Beach Patrol reminds beachgoers about safety
Officials with the Galveston Island Beach Patrol are reminding those headed to the beach about safety ahead of one of their busiest weekends of the year.
Wheelchair bound Hitchcock woman says subdivision under construction has made getting from her home impossible
“If something happened to me and an ambulance had to get to me Saturday night, I don’t think they could have done it,” Thomas said. “They would have gotten stuck.”
2 bodies recovered during search for missing boaters near Galveston
Two bodies have been recovered during the search for boaters who went missing near Galveston.
Search suspended for 2 missing boaters near Galveston
According to a release, the Coast Guard searched approximately 184 square nautical miles for 24 hours.
3 survivors, including 5-year-old boy rescued by good Samaritans in Galveston
The search continues tonight in Galveston for two missing people after a boating accident. Three survivors including a 5-year-old boy have been rescued. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards spoke to the good Samaritans who saved them.
3 survivors, including 5-year-old boy rescued by good Samaritans in Galveston
The search continues tonight in Galveston for two missing people after a boating accident. Three survivors including a 5-year-old boy have been rescued. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards spoke to the good Samaritans who saved them.
3 rescued, two missing following boating incident in Galveston
According to Tim Johnson, Battalion Chief with the Galveston Fire Department, the incident occurred near Tiki Island and the Galveston Causeway.
Learning more about COVID-19 variant ravaging India discovered in the Houston area
Dr. Vineet Menachery is one of UTMB's lead researchers on Coronavirus and tells us more about the variant ravaging India, recently discovered in the Houston area.
Southeast Texas under Flash Flood Watch until Thursday afternoon
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Southeast Texas counties until 1 p.m. Thursday.
Santa Fe community pays tribute to fallen 10 three years after deadly shooting
Three years ago, 10 people were killed at Santa Fe High School in one of the deadliest mass shootings in US history. On Tuesday, the community held a day of remembrance to paying tribute to the fallen 10.
New memorial to be unveiled on three year mark of deadly shooting at Santa Fe High School
Tuesday marks three years since the deadly shooting at Santa Fe High School. To honor the 10 lives lost that day, the school formally unveil a new memorial on the day of remembrance. Of the 10 people who didn’t survive, five would’ve graduated next week. It’s the last class to witness the deadly massacre.
Family, loved ones hold prayer service for Erica Hernandez
Loved ones are still reeling from her loss after she was reported missing in mid-April. And after a lengthy search, Pearland PD shared the devastating news her car was found submerged in a retention pond near Reflection Bay.
Nearly 90 arrested in the first 24 hours of Go Topless Jeep weekend in Galveston County
While it was meant to be a celebratory occasion, more than 80 people were arrested at the Bolivar Peninsula at Galveston County.
Beefed up police presence in Galveston, Brazoria counties expected due to topless Jeep weekend
This weekend will likely see larger than normal beach goers, because it’s Topless Jeep Weekend.
Safety tips from Galveston Beach Patrol
Crews in Galveston have now found the body of an 8-year-old boy who was pulled underwater by a rip current earlier this week. Fox 26 Houston's Randy Wallace is reporting tonight from Galveston where Beach Patrol has some important reminders for all of us.
Body of 8-year-old boy recovered after he was caught in rip current
The body of an 8-year-old boy was recovered on Friday after he was caught in a rip current earlier this week while at the beach with his family in Galveston, authorities confirmed.
Carnival, Norwegian cruise lines announce plans to sail from Galveston
Carnival Cruise Lines hopes to launch what could be the first cruise from the U.S. since the pandemic started from Galveston on July 3rd. And Norwegian Cruise Lines will start sailing from Galveston next year.
Search in Galveston for 8-year-old boy caught in rip current
Authorities in Galveston are searching for an 8-year-old boy who is believed to have been caught in a rip current on Tuesday evening.
Bond raised for woman charged with running over and killing a bicyclist.
A woman who's charged with running over and killing a bicyclist is back in jail. She initially bonded out after officers say she was intoxicated, ran over a bicyclist at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, then drove away. Her $30,000 bond is now raised to $150,000.
Mission underway in Galveston to bring Gulf Oysters back to their glory
Fox 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires gives us an up-close look at how fishermen are restoring the shellfish numbers after big storms wrecked their populations.

















