Houston 4th of July events near me: Fireworks, festivals 2024
So where can I see some fireworks shows near me? Check our list of just some of the many events happening in the Houston area.
Houston-area pastor, who made it into the Guinness Book of World Records, passes away
Texas pastor Reverend Dr. D.N. Benford Sr., who held the Guinness World Record for longest pastoring tenure, dies at 94.
Texas City man fishing for alligator gar reels in quite the surprise
A Texas City man fishing for alligator gar in his backyard river reels in a surprising five-foot alligator, captured on surveillance video and safely released with assistance from Galveston County Animal Control.
Texas man sentenced for supplying crack in drug ring
Shane Alan Flores was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to his involvement in a Houston area crack cocaine distribution ring.
Texas City held memorial ceremony in honor of deadly 1947 explosion
More than 75 years after the deadly explosion in Texas City, leaders and residents gathered to honor those who died and pay tribute to survivors.
Texas City 409 Day: Deals, discounts, activities to celebrate
Tuesday is 409 Day in Texas City, and local businesses and organizations are offering deals.
Retired New Jersey sergeant sent child pornography through Kik: court documents
A retired police sergeant from New Jersey who was recently living in Texas City was pleaded guilty to sharing child pornography on Kik.
Former Texas City commissioner gets probation for criminally negligent homicide
Former Texas City Commissioner Dee Ann Haney was given probation after being found guilty of two counts of criminally negligent homicide in a deadly 2017 crash in Galveston.
Children rescued from Texas City apartment fire
Three people were hospitalized after an apartment complex caught fire in Texas City. Officials say 16 units were impacted and firefighters could be seen rescuing kids from a balcony.
Texas City fire at Del Sol Apartments; 3 taken to hospital
A fire at the Del Sol Apartments in Texas City near Loop 197 and 25th Avenue left three people in the hospital.
Trial begins for former Texas City commissioner accused of manslaughter
Dee Ann Haney is accused of hitting and killing two people on the Galveston Causeway back in 2017.
Best beach towns in Texas revealed
Summer vacation is mostly over across the U.S., with kids already headed back to school. So, now is the perfect time to start planning next year's beach vacation.
Texas City crime: Man sentenced to 40 years for fatal road rage shooting
A fatal road rage shooting that unfolded on a Texas City highway two years ago reached its legal resolution on Tuesday afternoon.
Texas arctic weather: Texas City opening warming center due to arctic blast
A warming center has been opened in Texas City for those looking for a warm place to go.
Texas City shooting: 2 killed after apparent shooting on Texas City Dike Beach
Authorities in Texas City are investigating after two people were found dead on Thursday evening.
Texas City shooting: Man, woman found dead on dike
Police are investigating after a man and woman were found dead on the Texas City Dike on Thursday evening.
Multiple men wanted after seen on camera robbing Dollar Tree in Texas City
The Texas City Police Department is looking for information regarding three men suspected of robbing a Dollar Tree on Monday on the 3400 block of Palmart Hwy.
Texas City missing boater: Body found during searching after sailboat capsized
The Coast Guard and several local police and fire departments launched a search on Friday evening for a missing boater near Texas City.
Texas City lifted shelter-in-place following chemical release at Marathon Galveston Bay refinery
The City of Texas City has lifted the shelter in place that was issued for the south area of the refinery.
Pregnant teen shot in the head in La Marque
A pregnant teenager remains in the hospital Thursday after police say she was shot in the head overnight. La Marque police said she was a victim of a drive-by shooting in La Marque. FOX 26's Natalie Hee has more on the incident.