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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.
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.
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 Harris County reserve deputy arrested last month in Galveston County on an aggravated sexual assault of a child charge is now facing three more charges
A Houston teenage boy has died and a teenage girl has been hospitalized after they went missing while swimming at Galveston beach on early Tuesday morning, according to Galveston Island Beach Patrol.
Inside the University of Miami's SUSTAIN Laboratory, scientists are creating Category 5 hurricanes on demand in the world's largest hurricane simulator, leading to breakthrough discoveries about deadly storm surge that could revolutionize how coastal cities protect themselves against increasingly powerful storms.
A Santa Fe man was taken into custody after a plethora of stolen vehicles were discovered on his property during a search warrant.
Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen is likely headed to a court hearing in his battle with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen is holding a town hall to discuss his departments response to Jeep Weekend.
A man allegedly connected to a double homicide on Bolivar Peninsula killed himself during a standoff in Beaumont, deputies said.
Crews with the Shoreline Department will be out monitoring beaches along the Texas Gulf coast as small tar balls have been found along the shoreline.
Deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man with multiple felony warrants following a car chase.
7 years after a mass shooting left 8 students and 2 teachers dead at Santa Fe High School, a memorial is one step closer to completion.
Business owners tell KPRC 2 the sweeping changes in Jeep Weekend 2025 brought peace to the Bolivar Peninsula.
Law enforcement ramps up at Jeep Weekend 2025: 275 arrests, 52 felonies, and 42 guns recovered by Sunday.
Jeep Weekend on the Bolivar Peninsula in the past was known for its sun, sand, and 4x4s but also came to known for chaos, violence, with years of community frustration.
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.
The lawsuit, filed by Anapol Weiss, comes after several similar lawsuits against the platforms in the cases of a 13-year-old New Jersey boy and a Florida girl.
A Galveston County jury sentenced Darius Jeriod Geters, of Texas City, to 40 years in prison for the murder of a 15-year-old Texas City student.
Rumors have been circulating about Galveston closing its beaches during Jeep Weekend, but the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is setting the record straight.
A man in La Marque is facing felony charges for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly attacking an individual who later sought help at the La Marque Police Department with severe hea
John Earl Edwards, a 46-year-old from Texas City, was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for distributing fentanyl and other drugs in Galveston Count
If you are having rodeo withdrawals, Galveston County has you covered! You can enjoy more rodeo action, sizzling BBQ, and country stars before the Galveston County Fair and Rodeo wraps up this weekend. Tessa went down to the fairgrounds to get a preview. she fond out who's performing and why this is a party you don't wanna miss!
An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for portions of Houston on Wednesday. Here’s what this means and what you can do to protect your health
A six month long investigation led to the arrest of a Galveston smoke shop owner and the seizure of $1.6 million. Sheriff’s detectives raided three Hazy Daze smoke shops.
ICE agents were seen detaining several people at Frida's Sports Bar, loading them into vans before heading to an ICE facility. We're told the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC) is leading the case but it's unclear if ICE was responsible for those in custody.
Heavy police presence has been reported at several massage businesses in Galveston County on Thursday, according to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office.
The Galveston County Sheriff's Office are asking for home and hotel owners to give deputies a free place to stay during Jeep Weekend to help with emergency response.
Starting this April, Galveston County will be bringing back its deputies from the southern border.
Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen's legal clash with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement takes a new turn as both parties head to mediation.
Edwards was given a combined bond of $1 million on Tuesday. Officials with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office confirmed he bonded out of jail around 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Authorities in Galveston County have arrested a third person in connection to the death of a Bacliff grandmother.
Court documents reveal the disturbing allegations against a Houston Police captain who was arrested and charged with sex crimes against a child.
The first school district police officer to confront the gunman who stormed the Santa Fe High School campus in May 2018 has been denied a federal benefit. The denial comes after retired officer John Barnes spent years waiting for an answer from the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB).
Court documents are giving us more details as to what led up to the arrest of two teenagers accused in a woman’s murder in Bacliff.
19 million people are expected to go on a cruise this year, which will be about 4.5 percent higher than last year and the third straight year of record cruise passenger volume.
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.
A Galveston County jury has sentenced a man to 25 years in prison for shooting and killing a teenager during a fight in Texas City.
'I'll bet diners have no idea how much they are being duped,' said a local shrimper.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
