COVID-19 testing in greater Houston area: how and where

Where can you get tested for COVID-19 in Houston and surrounding areas. There are public testing sites and private sites. Some are free of charge, others cost a fee or bill a patient's insurance.

Descendants of Blacks who worked at Stringfellow Orchards in the 1800's are still benefitting today

Would it surprise you to know two African Americans are calling attention to Confederate History Month? They're pointing out a story about a confederate soldier you've likely never heard before.

Car salesman describes confrontation with La Marque murder suspect who stole SUV

A man accused of murdering his wife in La Marque has bonded out and gone on the run, allegedly stealing an SUV from a Houston car dealership to make his escape.

Port of Galveston joins call to resume cruise ship sailing

The Port of Galveston is pushing hard to get cruise ships sailing from the island again after being idled by the pandemic.

Large industrial fire extinguished at Channelview facility

Company officials say they are working with local officials and agencies to ensure the site is stable and secure after an industrial fire sparked up in the Channelview area on Wednesday afternoon.

Former Galveston PD SWAT officer gets new trial due to prosecutorial misconduct

He has a baby daughter he hasn’t even met because he’s been in jail in solitary confinement for almost a year for violating his bond conditions.

Search underway for missing boater near Trinity Bay

According to a release, the missing boater is reported to be a 40-year-old man, approximately 5'6" tall. 

Do you know the story of Galveston's most famous resident?

He was called the Galveston Giant, was the first African American Heavyweight boxing champ and received a presidential pardon in 2018. A local museum is remembering boxing great Jack Johnson on what would've been his 143rd birthday.

Woman taken into custody after refusing to wear mask at Texas City Office Depot

We’re getting our first look after the same woman who went viral for not wearing a mask at a Galveston Bank was taken into custody for the same reason in Texas City. 

Woman arrested after refusing to wear mask at Office Depot

The same woman who went viral for refusing to wear a mask at a Galveston Bank of America has just been arrested after refusing to wear a mask at an Office Depot in Texas City.

UTMB doctors, nurses vaccinate dozens of patients during house calls

A group of doctors and nurses from UTMB are going door to door to treat their patients and work outside of their schedules to administer COVID-19 vaccines.