The Galveston County Health District (GCHD) has confirmed the first positive case of Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Galveston County.

The family of the young girl he was convicted of raping were outraged and reached out to the KPRC 2 tip line.

William Glenn Herron was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Mary Elizabeth Hyman, in San Leon, Texas, and sentenced to 40 years in prison.

With the Nov. 5 election over, a Texas law is impacting a case involving the Sheriff-elect of Galveston County, Jimmy Fullen. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement recommended revoking Fullen’s peace officer’s license last June.

Moody gardens offers the largest holiday venue to enjoy through January 1st, including the return of the popular Ice Land.

Texas voters head to the polls on Nov. 5, 2024, to cast their ballots in the general election.

Texas voters headed to the polls on Nov. 5, 2024, to cast their ballots in the general election.

A woman is facing multiple animal cruelty related charges after authorities with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office says a total of 60 dead animals were removed from a property in San Leon.

Galveston stands out as one of the spookiest towns in the United States. According to local author and historian Kathleen Maca, it’s “one of the most haunted locations, not just in Texas but across the country.” Maca, who leads cemetery tours in Galveston, has even encountered ghosts personally! One infamous tale is that of the "Face on the Wall" in Galveston, which has an unsettling background.

The Santa Fe Independent School District Board voted unanimously to request an outside review of district safety policies and procedures more than six years after a mass shooting at Santa Fe High School claimed the lives of eight students and two educators.

A Texas City man is behind bars after admitting to stabbing his mother multiple times, which led to her death on Wednesday, according to the Texas City Police Department.

Have you seen Patricia the Pelican?

Athir Murady, charged with the murder of Harris County Precinct 4 Corporal Maher Husseini, appeared in court for the first time on Monday.

A new mugshot has been released of Athir Murady, 40, who is charged with the murder of Harris County Precinct 4 Cpl. Maher Husseini.

The Galveston Police union is lobbying city leaders for cameras that can help track where vehicles go.

The suspect in the killing of a Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Constable has been moved from the Galveston County Jail to the Harris County Jail.

Sixteen years after the body of an infant was found along Seawall Blvd. in Galveston, the father of the child is scheduled for execution in Huntsville.

The bus crashed near the outlet mall on Interstate 45.

The Galveston County District Attorney's Office said former police officer Jared Rivas was indicted on eight charges related to assaulting teenagers during a pool party.

During the interview, Athir Murady avoided answering direct questions about Husseini’s Sept. 3 murder and the charges filed against him.

Questions answered about November 2024 election voting

Galveston County Judge Mark Henry shares what the county is doing amidst impacts from Hurricane Francine.

Galveston County Judge Mark Henry has issued a voluntary evacuation for the Bolivar Peninsula ahead of Tropical Storm Francine, effective until Wednesday at 8 p.m.

"We expect that for Bolivar especially, there might be water coming over the top of [highway] 87," Judge Mark Henry said. "So if that’s going to be inconvenient or certainly life-threatening for you, you might want to relocate for a day or two."

Hurricane Rita may not have made landfall directly in the Houston area, but she still left a legacy that Houstonians will never forget.

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a severe case of animal cruelty and neglect after they were tipped off over the weekend.

A former officer who was fired by the Texas City Police Department after a video of a traffic stop at Buc-ee’s in April 2023 went viral will not face charges.

Four months after the initial request, it remains uncertain whether the DOJ will review the police response to the May 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting. Despite support from lawmakers and victims' families, Santa Fe ISD officials are still in discussions with the DOJ about moving forward.

As a little girl in Lafyette, Paige had seizures for which she took medication and when she began having breakthrough seizures she was put on a new medication. The best way to explain what was happening to Paige was she was burning from the inside out.

Following the verdict in the Santa Fe mass shooting civil trial, parents of the students killed in 2018 are undeterred in their fight to change gun storage laws.

A man has died after being ejected from his vehicle during a crash in League City Saturday.

A person has died after being involved in a police chase in southeastern Houston.

In a message dated Tuesday, August 6, the DOJ addressed Matranga and Mayor Noto by saying “Please accept our deepest sympathies for the tragedy that occurred in your community on May 18, 2022.” The letter went on to acknowledge the error, calling its initial response to Matranga’s letter “inappropriate.”

Just days after a boy lost his prosthetic leg in the Gulf of Mexico while on family vacation on Galveston, the community has raised enough money to help buy him a replacement.

During opening statements of the civil trial involving the 2018 mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, the jury was told the charged gunman spent months planning his attack. That planning, jurors heard, included online searches about other school shootings, suicide, Kamikaze techniques and weapons.

In a lawsuit challenging redistricting in Galveston County, the 5th Circuit said the protections afforded to a single racial group don’t apply to multiple groups who collectively claim voting rights violations.

During opening statements of the civil trial involving the 2018 mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, the jury was told the charged gunman spent months planning his attack. That planning, jurors heard, included online searches about other school shootings, suicide, Kamikaze techniques and weapons.

A natural gas condensate leak that has been spilling into the Gulf of Mexico just off the coast of Galveston has finally been stopped after weeks of nonstop pollution.

Opening statements revealed new details about the 2018 mass shooting at Santa Fe High School.

The long-awaited civil trial over the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School will begin Monday.

Southeast Texas’ rain train has dropped more than 14 inches in The Woodlands and more than 10 inches in Galveston County in the last five days.

A former police chief in Dickinson is being accused of negligence.

Last week KPRC 2 Investigates reported the DOJ responded to a request sent by Mike Matranga, who is a retired Secret Service agent, former head of safety for Texas City ISD and now runs M6 Global Defense, which specializes in school security and safety. Matranga said he sent the request on behalf of the families.

Family members of those killed during the Santa Fe High School mass shooting in 2018 are expressing anger, shock and resolve after receiving a response letter from the US Department of Justice.

Galveston Island is BACK OPEN following Hurricane Beryl which wreaked havoc across the Houston area, particularly impacting the coast.

The cell phone video mostly shows part of a heated exchange Sunday between Bayou Vista Police Chief, Jimmie Gillane and City Alderman Position 5, Danny Rambin.

While families in Seabrook waited for power to be restored, showers and storms helped bring some relief from the heat, but the rain also slowed the clean up process down.

As Houston enters its fifth day without power following Hurricane Beryl, CenterPoint Energy updates on restoration efforts. With over a million homes still in the dark, crews are working 16-hour shifts to rebuild damaged infrastructure. "We know we still have a lot of work to do," says CenterPoint’s Jason Ryan.

More than a million customers are still without power in the Houston metro area after Hurricane Beryl’s destructive wind knocked out power. Starting Thursday, CenterPoint will give customers estimated restoration times.

Officials in Galveston County continue to monitor Tropical Storm Beryl as it approaches the Texas coast.

The Coast Guard rescued two children and two adults from the water off Galveston on Fourth of July.

Have some fun in the sun at Moody Gardens! While the adults are relaxing at the Galveston Wine Festival, the kids can experience new animal encounters at the aquarium pyramid.

Connor Hilton, 17, was indicted Tuesday on charges of murder and aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury.

The Houston area dodged the worst of Tropical Storm Alberto, but that doesn’t mean we got away without a scratch.

Tropical Storm Alberto is causing flooding and heavy rainfall across Galveston County and Surfside Beach, with residents already experiencing high water levels. The storm is expected to make landfall in northern Mexico on Thursday, bringing up to 10 inches of rain to some areas. Stay safe and prepare for potential flash floods and strong winds.

Loved ones, friends, and colleagues around the Houston area are expressing their condolences after a notable resident was killed over the Father’s Day weekend.

Galveston County Judge Mark Henry is working on a plan to shut down the infamous ‘Jeep Weekend’ on Crystal Beach. The annual event has caused significant disruption for local residents, leading to public safety concerns and property damage. What are your thoughts on shutting down this event? Should the beach be closed during Jeep Weekend?

U.S. Rep. Randy Weber and Sen. Ted Cruz have introduced the Officer John Barnes Act to set a 270-day deadline for deciding claims filed with the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program. This legislation aims to eliminate long waits for first responders like Officer John Barnes, who has been waiting years for his benefits after being critically injured in the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting.

A longstanding event in southeast Texas comes around once a year, makes headlines across the area and then slowly is forgotten about until the next year.

A Galveston County teenager who vanished from her own home in the middle of the night last week has been found and returned home safely, Galveston County Sheriff Henry Trochesset tells KPRC 2.

KPRC 2 has received numerous questions regarding the investigation into Galveston County Sheriff candidate Jimmy Fullen.

Hello there from your fellow Houstonian! I know it’s already hot in Texas as we brace for the intense summer and humid heat we are blessed with each year.

A Galveston County teenager who vanished from her own home in the middle of the night last week has not been seen or heard from since.

Republican candidate for the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, Jimmy Fullen, is now in the middle of an investigation involving the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, also known as TCOLE. Fullen is accused of not being truthful about his work history statements at previous law enforcement jobs he has had.

A 19-year-old woman was bitten by a shark on May 28 on the west end of Galveston Island -- but she didn’t go down without a fight.

Hurricane Ian was a dramatically different storm than Hurricane Harvey, which flooded much of southeast Texas. It’s why KPRC2′s Gage Goulding paid a visit to where Ian made landfall to help us better weather a storm.

A woman who was swinging a machete was reportedly shot by Galveston police after two people were stabbed at a women’s shelter, according to Galveston officials.

Investigators are going over surveillance video to see if that can help them figure out exactly what happened.

Voters cast their ballot for the 2024 primary runoff election on May 28 to select candidates for a range of significant offices including the U.S. Senate, congressional and legislative positions, and various judicial seats.

Galveston’s Flag Warning System gives you a fast, visual way to know how safe the water is for swimming or what might be lurking in the waves that could hurt or sting you.

A person is now dead after being involved in a crash on the Gulf Freeway in the early hours of Monday morning.

It’s going to be a sizzling summer at Moody Gardens, so book your summer getaway now and save big!

KPRC 2 has learned what oil has been identified in a fuel leak that was caused after a barge hit the Pelican Island Bridge Causeway in Galveston this Wednesday morning.

The 5th Circuit expressed skepticism about arguments from both sides in considering whether a coalition of Black and Latino voters should be granted the same protections as a single racial group under the Voting Rights Act.

A Houston-area contractor is accused of ripping off home repair customers in four different counties, some of whom were victims of natural disasters, court records reveal.

The start of the long-awaited civil trial over the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School has been postponed until mid-summer.

As we continue to track heavy storms and flood watches Monday morning, several area schools are announcing closures or delayed openings.

Galveston Police recovered a suspicious package containing a large amount of suspected narcotics after it washed ashore on a beach Sunday.

Thunderstorms and showers have developed just north and west of the Houston area as of just before 6 p.m. Sunday.

The lure of quick cash helps fuel a steady stream of smuggling cases being filed in rural Texas counties along the U.S. border with Mexico.

The lure of quick cash helps fuel a steady stream of smuggling cases being filed in rural Texas counties along the southern borde

It's still rodeo season! The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo kicks off April 12.With several attractions, rodeo competitions, and good food, you'll want to enjoy this weekend's beautiful weather. On Houston Life, 2023 Texas Country Music Awards emerging artist of the year, Payton Howie performed and Savanna Smith, owner of Munchoes Bakery showed us how she creates mouthwatering gourmet apples.

Nearly a week after a school bus crashed into her house, a La Marque woman is still left without many answers as to who or when her property will be repaired.

Don't miss out on the Galveston County Fair and Rodeo happening this month at Jack Brooks Park near Hitchcock.

A privately-owned school bus crashed into a home along Main Street in La Marque on Friday afternoon.

Crooks are now climbing to new heights in order to make a quick buck - literally.

Three people were murdered inside a specialty automotive shop in League City in Nov. 1983. Prosecutors and investigators were shocked by the level of brutality.

One man is dead and a second is in critical condition after a shooting at a Galveston County bar.

A Galveston County deputy was arrested on aggravated sexual assault of a child charges, originating from over 30 years ago, on Monday, according to officials.

The beach is just the beginning when it comes to Spring Break fun on Galveston Island and with so much to explore, you might want to plan a stay that is longer than just a day!

The suspect in the murder of a Galveston man in February was found dead in an Oklahoma jail on Wednesday, according to the Galveston Police Department.

Galveston County primary election results for March 4, 2024.

Finding a place to vote is easy in Texas.

Finding a place to vote is easy in Texas.

A closed-door hearing was held in Galveston County to discuss what’s being done to restore the competency of the former Santa Fe high school student accused of murdering eight classmates and two educators during a mass shooting in 2018.

In this new episode of ‘The Evidence Room,’ we’ll reveal never-before-heard details about the actions of those impacted that traumatic day and take a closer look at the psychological depth of the gunman - who has yet to stand trial.

The Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional AMBER Alert for15-year-old girl who went missing while on vacation in Galveston.

The alleged gunman who shot and killed ten people at Santa Fe High School in 2018 remains incompetent to stand trial.

The gunman charged with murdering eight classmates, and two educators and wounding several others during a mass shooting at Santa Fe High School in May of 2018 remains incompetent to stand trial.

Now that the holidays are over and kids are back to school, the flu is still spreading.