Thousands crowd Galveston beaches Memorial Day weekend

Thousands of people crowded Galveston beaches Saturday for Memorial Day weekend. According to Galveston Island Beach Patrol’s chief Peter Davis, between 250,000 and 500,000 people are expected to visit Galveston for Memorial Day weekend.

Ride to Recovery, Galveston style

Julie Tran, owner of Seawall Souvenirs and Bike Rental is excited to back in business and putting smiles on the faces of customers as the pedal away on their beach cruisers.

Ride to Recovery

Julie Tran, owner of Seawall Souvenirs and Bike Rental is excited to back in business and putting smiles on the faces of customers as the pedal away on their beach cruisers.

Coast Guard Rescues Increase

Coast Guard Station Galveston rescue calls are up 30 percent from this time last year. As Memorial Day approaches, the Coast Guard wants to remind us to boat responsibly.

Santa Fe Tributes

Virtual tributes to the lost and injured were shared today to mark two years since the Santa Fe High School mass shooting.

Santa Fe Strong, a tribute

Today is the two year memorial of the Santa Fe High School shooting, Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires captures the tributes of the day remembering lost souls, and supporting the survivors.

Galveston WWII Pilot recalls Victory in Europe Day

97-year-old B-17 bomber pilot, Ed Clarac of Galveston, was on the tarmac in England ready to take off for his 34th mission when they received the news that the war in Europe was over.

WWII Pilot Recalls VE Day

97 year old B-17 bomber pilot, Ed Clarac of Galveston, was on the tarmac in England ready to take off for his 34th mission when they received the news that the war in Europe was over.

Great weather brings hundreds to Galveston beaches

Natalie Hee reports live from the Galveston sea wall where hundreds of people have turned out for some sun and surf. As Natalie reports some groups are close together but many people are practicing safe social distancing.