Galveston road closures this weekend for Mardi Gras

Galveston's Mardi Gras celebrations run from Friday, Feb. 6, through Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Houston-area program expanding to prepare candidates for paid apprenticeships

The Houston Gulf Coast Building & Construction Trades Council is expanding its MC3 Apprenticeship Readiness Program to prepare candidates for paid apprenticeships as billions of dollars worth of construction projects are set for the Houston-area.

Texas man escalates lawsuit against California doctor over mailed abortion pills

A Galveston County man has escalated his federal lawsuit against a California doctor by adding allegations of a second abortion and challenging California protection laws under a new Texas civil statute.

Galveston plane crash: NTSB releases preliminary report following December 2025 plane crash that killed 6

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report following a December 2025 plane crash that killed six people and seriously injured two others in Galveston.

Houston winter storm: How to get emergency alerts in your county

As Greater Houston preps for the weekend winter storm, multiple counties are reminding residents to sign up for their emergency alerts.

Houston winter storm: Budget-friendly power outage shopping list

Now is the time to make sure you have emergency supplies in case you lose power during the incoming winter storm. Here's a shopping list to build an emergency kit for a family of four for under $100.

Man shot, killed by deputies in Channelview, officials say

Authorities are currently on the scene following a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday afternoon.

BakerRipley utility assistance applications hit capacity, where to find help paying bills

BakerRipley's utility assistance applications recently hit capacity, but even if you weren't able to apply, here are other resources available to help with paying bills.

Mother now stable after Galveston Bay plane crash that killed patient, 5 others: foundation

A mother is now in stable condition after a plane crash in the Galveston Bay that claimed the lives of her son and five other people, according to the organization that was part of the medical support mission.

Roughly 1M gallons of spent sulfuric acid leak at Channelview facility: officials

Roughly 1 million gallons of spent sulfuric acid leaked from a storage tank at a Channelview facility on Saturday morning, some of the chemical spilling into the ship channel, officials say.

Galveston plane crash: NTSB investigating; 6 dead including child patient

The NTSB is investigating after a medical support plane crashed from Mexico in Galveston Bay, killing six people. A witness from the scene described what he saw.