UTMB security guard allegedly attacked by suspect who approached employee

A University of Texas Medical Branch security officer was physically attacked after protecting an employee from an unknown driver, according to officials.

Clear Lake Shores man convicted after child pornography found on laptops

A federal jury convicted Michael Harkless after a two-day trial in Galveston after child pornography images were found on devices in his closet.

Former cruise ship worker pleads guilty to teen sexual assault after 20 years on the run

A Nicaraguan national who spent more than 20 years fleeing federal authorities has pleaded guilty to the forcible sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl on a cruise ship that departed from Galveston, federal prosecutors announced Monday.

2 former TDCJ Hospital Galveston Unit correctional workers arrested, accused of sexual misconduct

Two former correctional officers have been arrested following an investigation into their alleged sexual misconduct with two female inmates at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Hospital Galveston Unit, according to a release.

Galveston County gambling operation raids at La Marque area game rooms

The Galveston County Sheriff's Office took part in a raid of various illegal game rooms believed to be associated with organized criminal activity and money laundering.

Authorities locate missing Dickinson 6-year-old, 1 arrested

Authorities said they located a missing 6-year-old girl and canceled an AMBER Alert issued Saturday morning.