Galveston officials: 'Please do not feed the raccoons'
Officials say more reports have come in recently of people intentionally feeding raccoons, along with more reports of those feeders seeking medical treatment afterward.
Officials say more reports have come in recently of people intentionally feeding raccoons, along with more reports of those feeders seeking medical treatment afterward.
Galveston seafood warehouse fire raises questions about impact on local seafood industry
The fire broke out Wednesday night at Texas Gulf Seafood near 7th Street and Wharf Road on Pier 7.
The fire broke out Wednesday night at Texas Gulf Seafood near 7th Street and Wharf Road on Pier 7.
Massive fire at Galveston seafood warehouse
Firefighters battled a large fire at a seafood warehouse in Galveston on Wednesday night.
Firefighters battled a large fire at a seafood warehouse in Galveston on Wednesday night.
Texas county accused of changing voting maps after primary elections
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.
FIFA match promoter charged with transportation of child pornography
A 42-year-old match promoter with the FIFA national football organization and a representative of Qatar's football team has been charged with transporting child pornography, federal authorities announced.
A 42-year-old match promoter with the FIFA national football organization and a representative of Qatar's football team has been charged with transporting child pornography, federal authorities announced.
Motorcyclist dies after car crash in Channelview
Officials say the motorcyclist struck a vehicle as the vehicle was making a turn.
Officials say the motorcyclist struck a vehicle as the vehicle was making a turn.
Texas City man sentenced to 90 years for continuous sexual abuse of children
A Galveston County jury has convicted a Texas City man of continuous sexual abuse of young children and sentenced him to 90 years in prison.
A Galveston County jury has convicted a Texas City man of continuous sexual abuse of young children and sentenced him to 90 years in prison.
14 Cyclosporiasis cases confirmed in Galveston County, 4 being investigated
Galveston County health officials are investigating a recent increase in Cyclosporiasis in the area after more than a dozen cases confirmed.
Galveston County health officials are investigating a recent increase in Cyclosporiasis in the area after more than a dozen cases confirmed.
22-year-old arrested after Galveston County raids net 11.5 pounds of meth
Galveston County authorities arrested a 22-year-old man and seized 11.5 pounds of methamphetamine, hundreds of pressed pills and a pill press during a series of searches at homes and storage facilities Friday, according to the sheriff’s office.
Galveston County authorities arrested a 22-year-old man and seized 11.5 pounds of methamphetamine, hundreds of pressed pills and a pill press during a series of searches at homes and storage facilities Friday, according to the sheriff’s office.
Houston evacuation routes, zones by zip code for 2026 hurricane season
Houston and Galveston area evacuation routes and zones by zip codes for the 2026 hurricane season. Know when to evaucate.
Houston and Galveston area evacuation routes and zones by zip codes for the 2026 hurricane season. Know when to evaucate.
Man accused of assaulting La Marque police officer during I-45 struggle faces multiple charges
A 43-year-old man is facing multiple charges after La Marque police said he assaulted an officer during a struggle on the shoulder of Interstate 45 following a 911 hang-up call involving a woman in distress.
A 43-year-old man is facing multiple charges after La Marque police said he assaulted an officer during a struggle on the shoulder of Interstate 45 following a 911 hang-up call involving a woman in distress.
9-year-old shot in Channelview, possibly from celebratory gunfire
Officials say a child was hit by a bullet Saturday night near Bear Lake.
Officials say a child was hit by a bullet Saturday night near Bear Lake.
Galveston I-45 crash kills 1, injures others
The cause of the crash is under investigation
The cause of the crash is under investigation
Galveston police arrest man following deadly shooting in League City
One man is facing murder charges after being arrested by Galveston police following a shooting in League City on Monday.
One man is facing murder charges after being arrested by Galveston police following a shooting in League City on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.