Galveston crash: Pedestrian dies in crash involving off-duty officer
A Galveston police officer who was driving to work was involved in a crash that left a 63-year-old man dead on Friday morning, officials say.
Pelican Island Bridge hit by barge near Galveston; company responds
The company that owns the barge that hit the Pelican Island Bridge near Galveston on Wednesday morning says the barge broke loose from its tow before drifting into the causeway.
Galveston bridge collapse: Pelican Island Bridge hit by barge
The Pelican Island Bridge was struck by a barge, knocking out power, the Galveston County Office of Emergency Management confirms.
Galveston County woman suing, claims Santa Fe officer's held her face in fire ants
A Houston area woman filed a lawsuit after claiming members of Santa Fe Police Department held her face into a pile of fire ants while she was bitten all over her face and body.
Woody's Galveston shooting: Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting
An investigation is underway a deadly officer-involved shooting in Galveston on Wednesday afternoon.
Houston weather: School district closings for May 6
The ongoing rainfall in the Houston-area has led to several school districts to announce closures for Monday, May 6.
Texas weather: Governor Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for numerous Houston-area counties
A disaster declaration has been issued for 29 Texas counties by Texas Governor Greg Abbott following the severe weather and flooding that's affecting the state.
Restored Texas oyster reef aims to revitalize Galveston Bay after difficult season
A private reef restoration project in Texas is using recycled oyster shells to revitalize Galveston Bay's struggling oyster population and improve water quality.
Dog found shot in the face in Galveston ready to be someone's perfect pet on National Pet Adoption Day
Chi, a dog shot in the face, has been waiting 205 days for his forever home. Galveston Island Humane Society hopes National Adopt a Pet Day brings him luck.
Charles Barkley beaches rant receives clapback from Galveston Island
Charles Barkley, the renowned NBA analyst known for his candid commentary, recently took a jab at Galveston Island's beaches during a segment on NBA on TNT.
Drugs found on Jamaica Beach in Galveston, Texas
Galveston police say they noticed a suspicious package that floated up on the beach across from JB RV Park.
Charles Barkley Galveston beaches rant on NBA on TNT show
“We're not even going to send them to Cancun, we gone send them to Galveston with that dirty a** water be washed up on the shore", Barkley said in a laughing matter.
Galveston health officials warn dangers of fake cosmetic injections after CDC alert
The Galveston County Health District warned residents in the area to be cautious after a CDC alert on botulinum toxin injections. This also comes after recent arrested in the Houston area of fake cosmetic injection arrests.
La Marque crash: I-45 reopens after pedestrian hit by vehicles
I-45 has reopened after a deadly crash that shut down the interstate in La Marque on Thursday morning.
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.
Galveston police investigate death of two-month-old baby
The Galveston Police Department is investigating the death of a two-month-old baby.
Galveston Ironman Triathlon athlete dies, private investigation launched into his death
A private investigation was launched after an athlete competing in the Galveston Ironman Triathlon suffered a medical emergency and later died at the hospital.
Galveston County crime: 2 men charged with aggravated kidnapping
Authorities respond to a kidnapping report in Freddiesville, where two suspects, Eric Moss and Juan Nava, are apprehended and charged after confessing to assaulting and kidnapping victims, with Nava facing charges of aggravated kidnapping with a deadly weapon and aggravated robbery, and Moss facing similar charges along with possession of a controlled substance.
2019 Galveston cold case: Suspect arrested in deadly Heards Lane shooting
Galveston Police announced on Tuesday they arrested a suspect in the deadly 2019 shooting on Heards Lane.
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.