Coast Guard searches for missing boater in West Bay near Galveston

The Coast Guard says boater had reportedly lost control of his 16-foot skiff near Middle Deer Island while attempting to retrieve his brother who was wade fishing at the time. The brother last saw him clinging to the side of the skiff.

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.

Great weather brings hundreds to Galveston beaches this weekend

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.

Child's body found during search for missing 10-year-old swimmer near Crystal Beach

The search for a 10-year-old boy who went missing while swimming near Crystal Beach, Texas, has been called off after a body matching the boy's description was found Saturday afternoon.

Sheriff's office: Galveston Co. deputy shot armed subject who charged at him

When the Galveston County deputy pulled into the parking lot to investigate a call about a suspicious person, the sheriff's office says an individual exited the store brandishing a handgun and charged the deputy.

Harris County mask mandate met with mixed reaction

“We want to make clear that this is not a recommendation. It’s a requirement, and so that’s why we had to make it enforceable by adding a fine,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

Galveston County orders closing of beaches in unincorporated areas

The order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on April 10, 2020 and remains in effect through April 17, 2020 and will be re-evaluated on a weekly basis.

COVID-19 hitting greater Houston area nursing homes hard

LaPorte Health Care is one of the most recent facilities to have confirmed COVID-19 cases. Harris County Public Health confirmed it but did not release any numbers.