Norwegian Viva cruise ship now sailing from Galveston for 7-day Caribbean excursions
The Norwegian Viva cruise ship has pulled into its new home in Galveston, marking yet another wave in growth in the local cruise industry.
The Norwegian Viva cruise ship has pulled into its new home in Galveston, marking yet another wave in growth in the local cruise industry.
Texas officials warn a new bug is threatening grazing land
The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been reported in North America.
The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been reported in North America.
La Marque city council meeting heats up, Councilman Lowry speaks exclusively with FOX 26
On Monday afternoon, LaMarque City Council held a meeting to discuss several projects aimed at improving the city's infrastructure.
On Monday afternoon, LaMarque City Council held a meeting to discuss several projects aimed at improving the city's infrastructure.
Contracts awarded to design gates and dunes for Gulf Coast “Ike Dike" project
The district charged with overseeing the construction of a massive set of gates across the mouth of Galveston Bay — known as the “Ike Dike" — announced that it has approved contracts with two global engineering firms to design the gates and a double set of dunes on either side of them.
The district charged with overseeing the construction of a massive set of gates across the mouth of Galveston Bay — known as the “Ike Dike" — announced that it has approved contracts with two global engineering firms to design the gates and a double set of dunes on either side of them.
Bird flu confirmed in Galveston County
Galveston County health officials are warning the public not to touch dead birds after cases of avian influenza were confirmed locally.
Galveston County health officials are warning the public not to touch dead birds after cases of avian influenza were confirmed locally.
Caller makes bomb threat at Kemah Walmart; other threats reported across Galveston County, chief says
The scene has since been cleared, but there have reportedly been other threats at other local stores.
The scene has since been cleared, but there have reportedly been other threats at other local stores.
Galveston family protests for more information on 77-year-old man's hit and run death
In Galveston, the family and friends of 77-year-old Fidel Estrada Lopez protested for justice and more information following his fatal hit-and-run accident last Wednesday.
In Galveston, the family and friends of 77-year-old Fidel Estrada Lopez protested for justice and more information following his fatal hit-and-run accident last Wednesday.
Former Houston police captain facing federal charges
A former Houston police captain has been taken into federal custody on several charges including coercion and enticement of a minor and sexual exploitation of children.
A former Houston police captain has been taken into federal custody on several charges including coercion and enticement of a minor and sexual exploitation of children.
Galveston man, 88, accused of shooting 89-year-old wife to death
An 88-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing his 89-year-old wife at their Galveston home on Monday morning, according to police.
An 88-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing his 89-year-old wife at their Galveston home on Monday morning, according to police.
Fire erupts at decommissioned electrical plant near San Leon
A fire engulfed a decommissioned power plant near State Highway 146, causing a massive smoke plume visible for miles and prompting a limited shelter-in-place order for parts of the nearby bayfront community of San Leon.
A fire engulfed a decommissioned power plant near State Highway 146, causing a massive smoke plume visible for miles and prompting a limited shelter-in-place order for parts of the nearby bayfront community of San Leon.