A 17-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon after suffering serious injuries from a shark bite while aboard a boat offshore near Galveston, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
The Texas Rangers are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting which happened in Galveston Monday afternoon.
Jeep Weekend 2026 wrapped up with more than 100 arrests and roughly 1,500 traffic stops, but no reported injuries, according to the Galveston County Sheriffās Office.
After years of violence ā including a deadly shooting in 2024 ā authorities say this yearās enforcement effort is serious, visible and already underway.
The legendary 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA is setting sail on a historic journey from Galveston to New York Harbor for Sail 250, the international celebration marking Americaās 250th anniversary. As the Official Tall Ship of Texas, ELISSA will join the worldās largest gathering of tall ships and military vessels while representing Galvestonās rich maritime history on a global stage. Built in Scotland in 1877, ELISSA is one of the few authentic 19th-century tall ships still actively sailing today. The National Historic Landmark will travel more than 2,500 miles with stops in Pensacola, Savannah, Yorktown, Portsmouth, New York City, and Boston. Weāre talking about the shipās incredible history, the volunteers keeping her seaworthy, and how this living piece of history continues to connect generations through maritime storytelling.
A Galveston County jury has convicted a man of capital murder for a fatal fire he set that caused the death of 55-year-old Renita Hawthorne in 2024.
The lieutenant governor endorsed state Sen. Mayes Middleton over U.S. Rep. Chip Roy for the Republican attorney general nod. And he backed Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright over challenger Bo French.
Polls are open 7 a.m.ā7 p.m. Saturday, May 2 for the SD-4 special election featuring Republican Brett Ligon and Democrat Ron Angelettiāplus where to vote, what ID you need, and how mail-ballot drop-off works in Harris County.
A man accused of helping the longtime suspect in the āTexas Killing Fieldsā murders conceal two bodies is now facing more charges.
On the west end of Galveston Island, a stretch of open land has become the center of a heated debate.
On Thursday morning, authorities served a search warrant at the Bacliff home of James Elmore, the man who has been indicted in connection with two of the four āTexas Killing Fieldsā murders.
For Galvestonās fishing community, the catch in the nets means little if thereās not enough fuel in the tank to get there. Rising fuel prices are squeezing margins for shrimpers, fishermen and seafood businesses across the island ā and some warn those costs could soon be passed on to consumers.
James Elmore, the man indicted in connection with two of the four āTexas Killing Fieldsā murders, had his bond set at $1.5 million in a Galveston County courtroom Thursday.
More than four decades after a series of murders along a stretch of Southeast Texas known as the āTexas Killing Fields,ā prosecutors say they are making progressāand the investigation is far from over.
The resale furniture store owned and operated by the Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County has been a fixture on 23rd Street since 2018 ā but on April 25, that location will officially close.
Two correctional officers have been ārelieved of dutyā after a female inmate reported being sexually assaulted at Hospital Galveston, according to a release.
After more than 40āÆyears of unanswered questions and decades of frustration from families of victims, authorities have arrested a man suspected of participating in at least two deaths related to the āTexas Killing Fields.ā
A League City dog groomer has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty following the death of a Goldendoodle in her care.
Country artist Randall King will no longer perform as the Opening Day headliner at the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo on April 17 due to personal reasons.
A reported shooting on Galveston's west end led police to a home where they found a man bleeding on the porch and saw a suspect flee in a maroon pickup truck, prompting a chase. The pursuit, assisted by state troopers and a DPS helicopter, ended near Jamaica Beach when the suspect crashed and was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, later pronounced dead at UTMB. A second victim was located at the residence and transported to the hospital, with their condition undisclosed. Galveston police and Texas Rangers are investigating the incident and the pursuit.
Three people were rescued from the water Monday morning after a personal watercraft capsized near Pier 10 at the Port of Galveston.
A cold front will bring the risk for severe storms and flooding to Houston on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
It was a case that brought nation-wide attention, a 17-month-old baby girl that was thrown off a hotel balcony by her mother in 2024. Now, the childās mother has been found guilty of capital murder.
And as Texas celebrates 190 years of independence, we're getting a look at some of the artifacts that connect us directly to the fight for freedom. They've been carefully preserved for generations and now finally on display at the Bryan Museum in Galveston for a limited time.
Ahead of Spring Break and on Senior Skip Day, multiple access points to the beach in Galveston are closed Friday afternoon as police deal with large crowds of young people and heavy traffic.
Authorities are reporting major traffic disruptions in both directions on the Gulf Freeway following a crash involving a commercial truck.
A global blueprint for living longer, healthier lives is coming to Galveston, and leaders say it could transform both public health and the local economy.
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced they are installing a permanent transmitter this week on Galveston Island.
A Galveston plea deal is drawing criticism after Tony Mason was sentenced to three years in prison for sexual assault of a child.
A Galveston woman says she is out more than 8,000 dollars after canceling a Princess cruise for her 89-year-old friend whose worsening cancer and COPD triggered a denied travel protection claim tied to a pre existing condition exclusion.
Eat Drink HTX 2026 runs Feb. 15ā28 with prix fixe menus at more than 80 Houston-area restaurants, benefiting the Houston Food Bank. See the full list.
Shriners Childrenās Texas in Galveston is urging parents to pay closer attention to what their children are watching online, warning that viral social media challenges are increasingly leading to serious burn injuries.
Galveston police will provide details Thursday morning on the arrest of a man charged with aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault of a child. Graham Michael Dunn faces aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault charges.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report on the fatal Mexican Navy plane crash in Galveston Bay on Dec. 22, 2025.
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 weekās 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, itās 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 whatās 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 shortāterm rentals: three verified violations in a 12āmonth 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 shakeābecause one of the nationās 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 Montroseās 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).
City officials argue itās about accountability, not punishment, as the debate over short-term rentals divides the island community.
Just down the road from Houston, thereās a city where history refuses to rest. Galveston ā the most haunted city in America ā is full of beauty, mystery, and a few permanent residents who never quite crossed over.
Forget the ordinary weekend getaway - if youāre 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.