Lightning strike sparks fire at Texas City home with mom, baby inside
Mia Ortiz says the lightning hit her bedroom while she was there with her 3-month-old son. Homeowners can take steps to protect their homes as officials say there's been an uptick in house fires caused by lightning.
Mia Ortiz says the lightning hit her bedroom while she was there with her 3-month-old son. Homeowners can take steps to protect their homes as officials say there's been an uptick in house fires caused by lightning.
Lightning strike fire reports increasing in Galveston County
A Texas City mother shared with FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann about escaping her home after a lightning strike started a fire. A Santa assistant fire chief also shared tips for homeowners as he says there's been an increase of lightning-related reports.
A Texas City mother shared with FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann about escaping her home after a lightning strike started a fire. A Santa assistant fire chief also shared tips for homeowners as he says there's been an increase of lightning-related reports.
Convicted murderer busted running 'convenience store for poison' near schools in Texas City, held on $2M bond
A two-month task force investigation ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Jamell McDonald for allegedly operating a student-targeted drug hub out of a Texas City home.
A two-month task force investigation ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Jamell McDonald for allegedly operating a student-targeted drug hub out of a Texas City home.
Man accused of running drug operation near Texas City schools
A man with a prior murder conviction is back behind bars after authorities raided an alleged drug operation within walking distance from several schools. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares the details authorities and the relief from locals.
A man with a prior murder conviction is back behind bars after authorities raided an alleged drug operation within walking distance from several schools. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart shares the details authorities and the relief from locals.
Texas City: Missing person found dead at Moses Lake following extensive search
An active search is underway for a missing person at Moses Lake in Texas City, officials said.
An active search is underway for a missing person at Moses Lake in Texas City, officials said.
73-year-old arrested for deadly Texas City shooting
Police were called for a welfare check and found a woman with a gunshot wound. Anyone with more information can contact detectives or Crime Stoppers.
Police were called for a welfare check and found a woman with a gunshot wound. Anyone with more information can contact detectives or Crime Stoppers.
21-year-old arrested for deadly Texas City double shooting
Two people were found shot on Tuesday afternoon. One of the victims later died in a hospital.
Two people were found shot on Tuesday afternoon. One of the victims later died in a hospital.
Texas City shelter-in-place ends after refinery fire
The fire was reported Sunday morning at the Marathon Refinery.
The fire was reported Sunday morning at the Marathon Refinery.
Investigation into Texas City man's overdose leads to murder arrest
A woman is now charged with murder in connection to a deadly fentanyl overdose that killed a 21-year-old Texas City man.
A woman is now charged with murder in connection to a deadly fentanyl overdose that killed a 21-year-old Texas City man.
11 rescued after boat catches fire near Texas City Dike
Eleven people were rescued after their boat caught fire near the Texas City Dike on Monday.
Eleven people were rescued after their boat caught fire near the Texas City Dike on Monday.
Harris County treasurer arrested, charged with DWI
Records confirm Carla Wyatt was arrested in Texas City on Saturday.
Records confirm Carla Wyatt was arrested in Texas City on Saturday.
Stolen 'law enforcement equipment' found in Texas City; minor in custody
Officials say a tip led to officials searching a Texas City home, finding the equipment and other stolen property.
Officials say a tip led to officials searching a Texas City home, finding the equipment and other stolen property.
Galveston County: Woman convicted of murder in Texas City bar stabbing
A woman has learned her sentence following a stabbing at a Texas City bar in August 2024, officials said.
A woman has learned her sentence following a stabbing at a Texas City bar in August 2024, officials said.
Texas City fire destroys two-story home, family pet killed
A Texas City family has lost their home and a pet after a large fire on Monday evening.
A Texas City family has lost their home and a pet after a large fire on Monday evening.
Texas City woman finds rats, over-6-foot snake in her rental home's attic
A Texas City woman says her rental home was infested with rats and an over-6-foot snake.
A Texas City woman says her rental home was infested with rats and an over-6-foot snake.
Texas woman finds rats and 6-foot snake in rental home
A Texas City woman says her rental home was infested with rats and an over-6-foot snake.
A Texas City woman says her rental home was infested with rats and an over-6-foot snake.
Texas City woman says rats, snake were in rental home attic
A Texas City woman is looking for a new place to stay after she says her rental home's attic was full of rats and a huge snake.
A Texas City woman is looking for a new place to stay after she says her rental home's attic was full of rats and a huge snake.
Mother speaks out after 12-year-old son drowns at Texas City Dike
A family fishing trip turned into a tragedy over the weekend when 12-year-old Sebastian Ibarra drowned at the Texas City Dike. His mother tells FOX 26. Sebastian was a student at Bill Worsham Elementary School and the oldest of four children.
A family fishing trip turned into a tragedy over the weekend when 12-year-old Sebastian Ibarra drowned at the Texas City Dike. His mother tells FOX 26. Sebastian was a student at Bill Worsham Elementary School and the oldest of four children.
Texas City drowning: Boy, 12, dies after being pulled from water
A 12-year-old boy drowned at the Texas City Dike on Sunday afternoon, authorities say.
A 12-year-old boy drowned at the Texas City Dike on Sunday afternoon, authorities say.
Footage released of viral Kemah arrest involving Texas City officer
New videos have been released of a viral arrest incident by a Texas City police officer in Kemah. WARNING: These videos contain graphic content.
New videos have been released of a viral arrest incident by a Texas City police officer in Kemah. WARNING: These videos contain graphic content.