Monitoring bacteria along Texas beaches
While most bacteria found in Gulf waters is not harmful to humans, there are still a couple of types of bacteria to look out for if you do plan to hit the beach.
New climate study signals faster moving hurricanes for Texas
The regional climate study analyzed future atmospheric wind patterns between the years of 2075-2100.
THE LATEST: Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area
The patients have been linked to a mix of both international travel and community spread.
Galveston beaches empty this holiday weekend due to COVID-19 concerns
Beaches in Galveston, which are usually very busy on the Fourth of July weekend, are empty amid COVID-19 concerns.
Police: Intruder fatally shot at home in Galveston
The Galveston Police Department says a resident reported that an intruder had been shot while coming through a window of a home.
BEACH BAN: Galveston prepares to fine beachgoers, as businesses predict losses
The City of Galveston announced its beaches will be closed the weekend of the 4th of July in order to prevent COVID-19 infection rates from skyrocketing.
City of Galveston prepares for 4th of July beach closures
The City of Galveston announced its beaches will be closed the weekend of the 4th of July in order to prevent COVID-19 infection rates from skyrocketing.
Woman taken into custody after Galveston house fire
The Galveston Fire Department says residents were able to get out safely when a fire engulfed at two-story home.
Galveston beaches to close for Fourth of July weekend
Galveston beaches will be closed and parking will be blocked on both sides of Seawall Boulevard over the holiday weekend in response to the surge of COVID-19 cases.
Galveston beaches closed for July 4 weekend
Beaches in Galveston will be closed for the July 4 weekend.
LIST: Independence Day celebrations in the Houston area
Independence Day is right around the corner and we've got the latest list of celebrations happening in the greater Houston area.
Early voting begins for both Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections
Early voting begins June 29 and runs through July 10 for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections.
Mask mandate extended through end of September in city of Galveston
Galveston's City Council voted 5-2 on Thursday to extend the mask order until September 30.
Two killed after car crashes into small transit bus in Channelview
Two people are dead and one critically injured after a vehicle crashed into a small transit bus in Channelview.
Texas City Fire Relief
Andre and Raechelle Simon lost everything, including their cars, when their Texas City rent home was destroyed by fire. Community members quickly jumped in to help. They and their three children are now trying to find a place to live so they can start rebuilding their lives.
Galveston issues order requiring face coverings in businesses
Starting Tuesday, customers and employees will be required to wear face coverings in all Galveston businesses.
League City business owner holds dress pageant due to canceled proms
A business owner in League City is giving teens a place to show off their prom looks after schools across the nation canceled prom in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Galveston, birthplace of Juneteenth
It was on Galveston Island 155 years ago that General Order #3 enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud, letting the slaves of Texas know that they were now free. The Civil War had ended in May, and it was time for slave holders to let go. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires shares the island's significance on this day.
Armand Bayou Nature Center's Eco camp
Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires spends a day in the great outdoors with the day campers at the Armand Bayou Nature Center's eco-camp. The center has found a way to follow CDC guidelines to keep everyone healthy and create great summer memories as well as teaching kids about the environment.
Authorities locate family of child found walking alone in Crystal Beach
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office says the mother of a boy who was found walking along a highway in Crystal Beach has been located.