Galveston under curfews for next three days due to Hurricane Laura
The City of Galveston has implemented a series of curfews over the next three nights in anticipation of Hurricane Laura. Anyone who violates curfew could face up to a $1,000 fine.
Parts of Galveston under mandatory evacuation
City of Galveston Mayor Pro Tem Craig Brown signed a mandatory evacuation Tuesday instructing all Galveston residents to begin leaving the island for safety after overnight models shifted the landfall of Hurricane Laura westward.
Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry to close Tuesday at 11:30 p.m.
TxDOT’s Galveston-Bolivar Ferry will pause service at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 25.
Galveston Co. Judge Mark Henry announces ferry closure
Galveston County Judge Mark Henry announces that TXDOT will suspend ferry operations at 11:30 p.m. on August 25.
City of Galveston issues mandatory evacuation order
City of Galveston Mayor Pro Tem Craig Brown signed a mandatory evacuation Tuesday instructing all Galveston residents to begin leaving the island.
Mandatory evacuation ordered for all of Galveston Island
Residents are beginning to evacuate Galveston County after a mandatory order was issued ahead of Hurricane Laura.
Nursing homes in Galveston under mandatory evacuation orders
Galveston's OEM has issued a mandatory evacuation of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities ahead of the storms.
Some families evacuating Bolivar Peninsula ahead of storms churning in the Gulf of Mexico
Many people along the Texas Gulf Coast are beginning to evacuate ahead of possible hurricanes later this week.
Families leaving Bolivar Peninsula ahead of storms in the Gulf
FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff has more on families who are evacuating ahead of two storms churning in the Gulf of Mexico.
Galveston Co. officials prepare for storms
Hurricane watches are in effect along the Louisiana coast as two tropical systems are expected to make landfall this week.
Galveston officials ready for storms
FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff has more on what officials in Galveston County are doing to get ready for approaching storms.
Galveston prepares for tropical storms amid COVID-19
Being prepared for Hurricane season is almost second nature for not only the residents in Dickinson, but the entire county. But adding a global pandemic to that will bring new challenges.
Galveston County up against it with tropical systems moving in
Tropical storm Laura and Tropical Depression 14 could give Galveston some issues here soon. The community is doing its best to prepare for the incoming weather.
UTMB Health lays off 200 employees
UTMB’s interim president Dr. Ben Raimer sent a notice out to its roughly 13,000 employees Monday afternoon, saying that 1.5% of its staff will now be laid off.
UTMB Health suffers massive budget shortfall, lays off employees
UTMB Health is laying off 200 people across its four hospital locations in the Houston area amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
City of Galveston to accept applications starting Monday for short-term rental assistance
The City of Galveston has announced they will begin accepting applications Monday for a rental assistance program to help those who have faced financial hardship caused by the pandemic.
Galveston ISD's Return to Learning Plan
Galveston ISD will begin online classes on August 24, then on-site classes will begin on September 21.
Surfers rescue girls in rough water
Thomas Saucedo and his father were at Surfside Beach Saturday morning taking advantage of the waves created by Hurricane Hanna. Two teenage girls were taken off guard by the strength of the tide and were having trouble in the rough water. Saucedo and other surfers in the area came to their rescue.
French Consul General visits WWII heroes with a special delivery
The French Consul General in Houston is making house calls to hand deliver the prestigious Legion of Honor Award after this year's ceremony was canceled due to the pandemic.
French Legion of Honor awards given in a special way
The French Consul General in Houston is making house calls to hand deliver the prestigious Legion of Honor Award after this year's ceremony was canceled due to the pandemic.