Galveston bridge collapse: What is vacuum gas oil?
As of right now, it is unknown how much oil is leaking or had leaked into the water around where a barge crashed into the Pelican Island bridge. However, we learned the barge has the ability to carry 30,000 gallons of vacuum gas oils, but what is vacuum gas oil?
Tracking Pelican Island bridge collapse
We are tracking a barge that crashed into the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston on Wednesday which has caused a portion of the bridge to fall off and oil to spill into the water. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia reports on what we know so far and what is being done.
Man killed in Galveston officer-involved shooting
Galveston Police say a man is dead after he was shot at a local bar by officers who were trying to detain him at Woody's Bar. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has more on what happened.
Woody's Galveston shooting: Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting
An investigation is underway a deadly officer-involved shooting in Galveston on Wednesday afternoon.
Houston weather: School district closings for May 6
The ongoing rainfall in the Houston-area has led to several school districts to announce closures for Monday, May 6.
Flooding in Channelview, water rescues increase
FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia is in Channelview with reports of on going water rescues for residents who are dealing with the impact of excessive flooding.
Restored Texas oyster reef aims to revitalize Galveston Bay after difficult season
A private reef restoration project in Texas is using recycled oyster shells to revitalize Galveston Bay's struggling oyster population and improve water quality.
Dog found shot in the face in Galveston ready to be someone's perfect pet on National Pet Adoption Day
Chi, a dog shot in the face, has been waiting 205 days for his forever home. Galveston Island Humane Society hopes National Adopt a Pet Day brings him luck.
Dog found shot in the face in Galveston
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains 'Chi's' journey after being found shot in the face.
Charles Barkley beaches rant receives clapback from Galveston Island
Charles Barkley, the renowned NBA analyst known for his candid commentary, recently took a jab at Galveston Island's beaches during a segment on NBA on TNT.
Drugs found on Jamaica Beach in Galveston, Texas
Galveston police say they noticed a suspicious package that floated up on the beach across from JB RV Park.
Charles Barkley Galveston beaches rant on NBA on TNT show
“We're not even going to send them to Cancun, we gone send them to Galveston with that dirty a** water be washed up on the shore", Barkley said in a laughing matter.
Galveston health officials warn dangers of fake cosmetic injections after CDC alert
The Galveston County Health District warned residents in the area to be cautious after a CDC alert on botulinum toxin injections. This also comes after recent arrested in the Houston area of fake cosmetic injection arrests.
Galveston police investigate death of two-month-old baby
The Galveston Police Department is investigating the death of a two-month-old baby.
Man dies after competing in Galveston triathlon
The widow of an athlete who suffered a medical emergency while competing in the Galveston Ironman Triathlon has launched a private investigation. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports the family is looking to find out exactly how he died.
Galveston Ironman Triathlon athlete dies, private investigation launched into his death
A private investigation was launched after an athlete competing in the Galveston Ironman Triathlon suffered a medical emergency and later died at the hospital.
2019 Galveston cold case: Suspect arrested in deadly Heards Lane shooting
Galveston Police announced on Tuesday they arrested a suspect in the deadly 2019 shooting on Heards Lane.
Galveston County: 13-year-old injured in UTV crash
A 13-year-old boy sustains serious injuries after being partially ejected and trapped beneath a UTV during a rollover crash in Crystal Beach, with officials noting none of the occupants were wearing seatbelts at the time of the incident.
Houston couple loses wedding ring on beach, later reunited
FOX 26's Darlene Janik Faires spoke with the couple and has more on how it was found.
VIDEO: Coast Guards rescue man after he fell walking along the North Jetty in Galveston
The man injured his back and leg when he fell.