Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen announced new safety measures ahead of the upcoming Jeep Weekend, which takes place from May 16 at 6 a.m. to May 19 at midnight.

Blue waves are showing up on our coast!

The collapse of the open-pit gold mine that killed at least 16 people has underscored the dangers of working in a poorly regulated industry.

Officials in Venezuela say at least 14 people are confirmed dead from the collapse of an illegally operated open-pit gold mine in central Venezuela.

Feeling like 110-115 degrees through Wednesday

An RV resort and beach club in the Bolivar Peninsula is set to become the newest Margaritaville resort -- the first Camp Margaritaville resort in the Houston area.

A new currency with six fewer zeros is debuting in Venezuela, whose currency has been made nearly worthless by years of the world’s worst inflation.

Galveston authorities tell KPRC 2 they are receiving reports of tar balls in the area.

Southwestern Louisiana went through Hurricane Rita in 2005 with similar results and now, in what looks to be almost the same spot, they will suffer through Hurricane Laura tonight. There are many reasons this will be so devastating, but the surge is poised to be some of the most decimating. Here’s why:WindWinds drive surge and right now winds are being reported (7 am) as 115 mph. The new 0Z European model below shows a landfalling hurricane with 136 mph winds! UPDATE: NHC is calling for 145 mph winds at landfall!