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.
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.
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.
Galveston officials expect large crowds and spoke to FOX 26, about how to keep you and your family safe.
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.
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.
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.”
“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.
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.
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.
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.
According to Tim Johnson, Battalion Chief with the Galveston Fire Department, the incident occurred near Tiki Island and the Galveston Causeway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This weekend will likely see larger than normal beach goers, because it’s Topless Jeep Weekend.