A Galveston boat captain is about to receive a rare and special honor after his heroic actions during a recent plane crash.
A vintage car repairman who ripped off customers by stealing the very vehicles he promised to repair has now been sentenced.
Jury selection for the trial of Tara King was scheduled to begin Monday, however, King pleaded guilty to a capital murder charge before the trial began.
Police arrested 44-year-old Joshua Warner on December 22, charging him with two counts of impersonating an officer. Investigators now believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Joshua Warner was taken into custody on two warrants for impersonating a public servant on December 22, 2025. His bond was set at $500,000.
Five victims of last week’s Galveston Bay medical plane crash are being honored in Texas City before their remains are flown back to Mexico.
For many families in the Houston area, it’s hard enough to pay the bills, let along put presents under the Christmas tree.
A day after a fatal plane crash involving a Mexican Navy aircraft on a medical support mission in Galveston, crews were out at the wreckage searching for one person still missing.
Mexico's president says air traffic controllers lost communication for 10 minutes with a small Mexican Navy plane on a medical mission before it crashed off the Texas coast.
Crews are back on the water Tuesday morning, continuing the search for one passenger who remains unaccounted for after a Mexican Navy medical aircraft crashed into Galveston Bay while attempting to land at Scholes International Airport.
A retired airline captain is sharing his thoughts after a Mexican Navy aircraft carrying a burn patient crashed in Galveston Bay Monday.
Officials say a small Mexican Navy plane transporting a young medical patient along with seven others has crashed near Galveston.
The iconic Battleship Texas is undergoing a $75 million restoration in Galveston, featuring welding, carpentry, painting, and major repairs to preserve this historic ship.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a sweeping review into the financial practices of nearly 1,000 cities across the state, including major metros such as Houston, Galveston, Dallas and San Antonio, to determine whether local governments are complying with state audit and transparency laws.
Early this morning, KPRC 2 was alerted to a bomb threat at Clear Creek High School in Galveston County.
Clear Creek High School reportedly evacuated its students and faculty Friday morning after there was a bomb threat.
Supporters say the massive project would protect the Galveston Bay area from dangerous storm surge, but it remains billions of dollars short of what’s needed to build the barrier.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested days after a man riding a bicycle was killed in a fatal hit-and-run in Galveston.
The man said that when his wife went to sleep, he grabbed his gun and shot her and then tried to shoot himself.
A newly adopted Galveston ordinance gives city officials a tougher tool to curb disturbances at short‑term rentals: three verified violations in a 12‑month period can trigger revocation of registration needed to operate.
Galveston Police say a 88-year-old man has been arrested and is charged with murder for allegedly killing his wife.
Uriah Urick was accused of plotting with his girlfriend, Tara King, to kill her grandmother, Tammy King.
The suits against Galveston, Round Rock and Leander ISDs come after Texas passed a law requiring the commandments be posted in classrooms. The law is being challenged in federal court.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Galveston Independent School District after the district refused to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, as required by a new state law.
Galveston is about to shake—because one of the nation’s biggest motorcycle rallies is officially underway! The 2025 Lone Star Rally kicks off today and runs through Sunday, November 9, bringing with it four full days of bikes, music, vendors, and nonstop coastal energy.
Nurdles are pre-production plastics used to create numerous household items.
The attempted abduction happened just before 7 a.m. near the 900 block of 28th Street, according to the Galveston Police Department.
The Galveston Police Department is looking for a suspect they say tried to kidnap a 13-year-old girl while she was walking to school Monday morning.
The removal of Montrose’s rainbow crosswalk marks the first domino to fall under a new federal order targeting colorful street art, leaving other Houston landmarks, like murals in Third Ward and Independence Heights, facing uncertain futures.
Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen has reached an agreement in a long running legal dispute with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Just down the road from Houston, there’s a city where history refuses to rest. Galveston — the most haunted city in America — is full of beauty, mystery, and a few permanent residents who never quite crossed over.
Forget the ordinary weekend getaway - if you’re craving something a little mysterious, a little magical, and maybe just a little spine-tingling, head down the road to Galveston. Just an hour from Houston, this historic island is officially the most haunted city in America - and every street corner, mansion, and grave seems to have a story to tell.
A man died after being pulled from the water off the Galveston Seawall on Saturday, according to Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Austin Kirwin.
A police pursuit in Galveston early Tuesday ended on Pelican Island with a suspect dead in an officer-involved shooting. Texas Rangers are investigating.
Beach Patrol officials said two people boogie boarding in chest-deep water noticed the unidentified man floating face down. They pulled him to shore and began first aid before lifeguards arrived.
On Galveston’s East Beach, piles of sand became buildings, historic figures and even the Buc-ee’s Beaver in just a matter of hours — all carved by architects and engineers armed with shovels and buckets.
A KPRC 2 public records request revealed police responded to Avenue O and 51st Street in Galveston at least 75 times in the last three years.
Long before satellites, Doppler radar, and computer models, forecasting relied on handwritten observations of temperature, pressure, and precipitation. Yet, here's why the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history still carries a warning for us today.
We’re tracking another air quality alert and Ozone Action Day in Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria areas. Ozone is vital for blocking UV rays in the upper atmosphere, but at ground level, it harms our air, health, and environment.
For the 125th anniversary of the deadliest U.S. natural disaster, Paul Remmers and Greg Funderburk turn archives and family memories into fiction that explores grief, resilience, and hope, reminding Galveston how the 1900 storm still resonates today.
The deadliest natural disaster in the history of the United States happened at the turn of the 20th century in Galveston.
The Galveston Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers who died Saturday, according to the Galveston Municipal Police Association (GMPA).
Galveston EMS reportedly delayed their departure from the scene by over 20 minutes due to internal procedures, leaving the officers' association demanding accountability.
The department is planning on replacing paper medical passes with an online system to better control access and reduce misuse. Officials say old paper passes and cards may soon be phased out.
Two members of the Galveston Municipal Police Association were hospitalized Wednesday morning after nearly drowning during a training exercise.
The Organized Crime Task Force executed search warrants on Friday at “Mardi Gras,” a gambling establishment on Dickinson Avenue, and at the Texas City home of the alleged ringleader, Nancy Herndon, 64.
A few KPRC 2 viewers have spotted some waterpouts in the Galveston area via our Click2Pins, and the National Weather Service confirmed they are, but these particular ones aren’t a cause for alarm just yet.
A man has been arrested after being accused of violently assaulting a 20-year-old autistic man while he was fishing along the shoreline of Galveston Island, the Galveston Police Department announced Wednesday.
Join the Houston Life crew at Trinity Bay at Wallisville, where they join a team of researchers collecting microplastics for an important environmental survey.
Driving on streets and highways in the Houston area can be a challenge. Traffic jams are one thing, but potholes and buckled roads cause real headaches for drivers.
As new tariffs ranging from 15% to 20% take effect this week on a wide range of imported goods, including fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, and fish. While shoppers may feel the pinch at the checkout, some in the U.S. seafood industry see an opportunity.
Skyler Ray Chapman was indicted Tuesday on a charge of criminally negligent homicide in connection to the Sept. 2024 death of Saul Vargas.
Officials have not disclosed details of a deadly shooting at the Meera Mexican Food Mart on Grand Avenue and shut down the roadway between 20th and 18th Street while they conduct their investigation.
NOAA’s weather radio transmitter in Hitchcock was knocked out in a fire back on March 25.
Officials did not share details related to the sexual assault, but confirmed with KPRC 2's Bryce Newberry they are investigating the crime on the cruise ship, which docked in Galveston.
A new pilot program in Galveston called Project Fat Cat is installing free window A/C units for seniors, low-income families, and people with disabilities. The program, led by Build Galveston and funded by the CenterPoint Energy Foundation, honors the legacy of late community activist Leon Phillips. For residents like Timothy Edward, who lives with a disability and couldn’t afford a new unit, the installation has been life-changing. So far, the initiative has helped 17 homes, with plans to reach up to 38. Applications are still open for Galveston residents.
Dogs took over Galveston’s 27th Street Beach for the 12th Annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition, drawing a record crowd and raising crucial funds for the Galveston Island Humane Society. From seasoned surfers to first-timers, these dogs made waves while supporting pet adoption, medical care, and spay/neuter programs.
A Bacliff man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after shooting a man during an altercation in the parking lot of a bar last year.
Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, but now is the time get take advantage of their staycation deals!
Surf’s up and tails are wagging! The 12th Annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition returns to Galveston’s 27th Street Beach on Saturday, July 19, bringing four-legged surfers, beach fun, and community support for the Galveston Island Humane Society’s animal care programs.
Deputies said the man crashed the stolen vehicle and then got into a shootout with deputies before he was shot and killed.
Make a splash this month by cutting back on plastic waste and joining a coffee cup challenge to help clean our shorelines.
Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis' employment was ended by interim CEO Marty Miles on Tuesday following a series of back-to-back investigations.
Filmed right here in Houston and Galveston, the world premiere of a once-shelved movie brings Hollywood magic to River Oaks Theatre. "Dreams in the Attic" starring Shelley Duvall and Haylie Duff premieres tonight on what would be the actress' 76th birthday. We heard from the director on why now, and how the Houston Cinema Arts Society helped bring it back to life.
According to officials with the Texas Department of Transportation, crews working to dredge the area around the Port Bolivar ferry landing will be working on the 4th of July. However, this work is not expected to impact wait times or boat operations over the holiday weekend.
Galveston police are searching for a Hispanic man in a red shirt and blue jeans, driving a newer model white truck, following a fatal shooting on the 1000 block of 44th Street early Thursday morning.
Looking for fun Fourth of July plans? Check out this list of top events—from fireworks and parades to festivals and live music.
It's Friday and we are raising a glass to the weekend with advanced sommelier Wanda Cole-Nicholson. Ahead of National Ceviche Day, she's got five dishes and bright, refreshing wine pairings to satisfy your summer palate.
From soul to smooth jazz, and now gospel, singer and songwriter Tanya Nolan is proving she can master any genre. The Galveston native stopped by Studio B to catch us up on what she's been up to, her new music, and living loud and proud.