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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.