Galveston County

Galveston woman hopes to reopen case into her mother's murder 30 years ago

For nearly 30 years, Amanda Ponder has been searching for answers into her mother’s murder.

September 7, 2019 10:32pm CDT

How to safely celebrate Labor Day weekend in Galveston

Galveston Island is ready to welcome over 250,000 visitors for the long Labor Day weekend! 

August 30, 2019 7:43pm CDT

These are 5 of the worst hurricanes to have made landfall in the US

When combining the worst of the worst, there are a handful of storms that changed the history of the country. Here are the five of the most significant hurricanes to have made landfall in the U.S.

August 29, 2019 8:02pm CDT

Galveston Bay Report Card: "C" grade plus extra credit for Harvey resiliency

For a major body of water it is a difficult burden to bear, that is, neighboring both 6 million people and the biggest petrochemical complex in the Western Hemisphere.

August 29, 2019 10:30am CDT

Woman recalls experience being kidnapped by man at Galveston Co. gas station

"It was very scary," she said.

August 24, 2019 9:51pm CDT

Houston-Galveston Coast Guard rescues mariner early Saturday morning

Houston- Galveston Coast Guard rescued a mariner near the Bolivar ferry landing in Galveston, early Saturday morning.

August 17, 2019 9:53am CDT

Texas Rangers no longer investigating Galveston case

The Texas Rangers say they won't be investigating after a man was arrested with a rope in Galveston, sparking controversy.

August 16, 2019 6:30pm CDT

‘They dehumanized my brother:' Family of man at center of controversial Galveston arrest speaks out

Attorneys and family members are demanding the release of body camera video after a homeless man was arrested and paraded through the streets of Galveston on a rope by two horseback police officers.

August 12, 2019 6:34pm CDT

The photo went viral, Galveston police to change protocol for mounted arrests - What's Your Point?

This week’s panel: Ben Streusand, conservative commentator, “Three Amigos”, KSEV Radio; Carmen Roe, Houston attorney; Antonio Diaz-, writer, educator and radio host; Jacquie Baly, UH Downtown Political Science Professor; Ben Ferguson, conservative radio host; Craig Jackson, Professor, TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law, discuss the images of two mounted Galveston police...

August 11, 2019 1:37pm CDT

Build your palace: sand castle lessons on Galveston Island

Coming up on August 24, the annual AIA Sand Castle Competition is free and open to the public!  

August 10, 2019 9:53pm CDT

All aboard the "Polar Express" ride coming to Galveston

It’s Christmas on the Island!

August 10, 2019 5:57pm CDT