Galveston Police Union President defends officers in controversial arrest

The President of the Galveston Municipal Police Association is speaking out about the controversial image of a black man being led by a rope by two mounted police officers. 

New video released of controversial rope-led arrest in Galveston

Cell phone video shows a controversial arrest in Galveston—a black man in handcuffs, tied to a rope, and led on foot by two white police officers on horseback.

Blue water is back in Galveston, ways swimmers can stay safe

The blue water is visible once again on Galveston beaches, which means tourists are flocking to the island for their peak.

More people accuse Galveston contractor of scamming them

Additional victims have come forward since FOX 26 first aired the story about a Galveston contractor who duped a 98-year-old World War II veteran out of thousands of dollars.

Reward offered for arrest in palm tree fires

The Galveston County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating whether arson is to blame for a series of palm tree fires on Galveston Island, and a local man is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the fires.

Authorities investigate deputy-involved shooting of inmate near UTMB parking garage

Galveston County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Henry Trochesset said one of his deputies shot and wounded an inmate who was trying to escape as the inmate was being taken into the emergency room at UTMB.