Section of Sargent Beach closed due to erosion, infrastructure concerns
A section of Sargent Beach has been closed indefinitely due to concerns about erosion and compromised infrastructure, officials say.
Troy Nehls reelected US House Representative for 22nd District of Texas
Troy Nehls, Republican candidate for District 22 in Texas, has been reelected to a third term of office.
Early voting 2024: What you need to know
Early voting begins in Texas on Monday. Here's what you need to know about where to vote, what's on the ballot and what you need to bring.
Coast Guard searching for missing divers in Matagorda
The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a search for two divers who went missing on Wednesday, 15 miles offshore of Matagorda.
Tropical Storm Beryl: Matagorda County residents prepare amid voluntary evacuation
People along the coast of Texas are preparing for Tropical Storm Beryl’s arrival. Matagorda County issued a voluntary evacuation for those living along the coast.
Matagorda County residents prepare homes for Beryl
In Matagorda County, local leaders have issued a voluntary evacuation order for residents living along the coast. FOX 26's Jade Flury reports how the county is bracing for Tropical Storm Beryl.
Matagorda County issues voluntary evacuation amid Hurricane Watch
A voluntary evacuation notice has been issued for areas in Matagorda County as Tropical Storm Beryl makes its way to the Texas coast.
Matagorda County leaders on Hurricane Watch
Mitch Thames with the Emergency Management team in Matagorda County joins FOX 26 to share how they're preparing after a Hurricane Watch was issued for the area.
Houston weather: Latest watches, warnings, advisories ahead of arctic blast
The arctic blast is being felt in the Houston area, and several warnings, advisories and watches have been issued.
Former Texas sheriff's deputy sentenced for producing, possessing child pornography
A former deputy with the Matagorda County Sheriff's Office has been sentenced for crimes related to the possession and production of child pornography.
Matagorda County officials urging residents to prepare for upcoming hurricane season
Hurricane season is very quickly approaching and Matagorda County officials are urging readiness for its county residents.
Bay City police searching for missing man last seen in March
Faustino Silvas, 5'4" tall and 150 pounds, was last seen on March 2 wearing a dark-colored jacket, jeans, and a hat. The police department has received reports of sightings around town and is asking for the public's help in finding him.
Man accused of murdering woman in Bay City arrested in Dallas-Fort Worth area
A man accused of murdering a woman in Bay City was found and arrested in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Local contractor exposed in FOX 26 report charged with theft in four counties
Angela Wakat brought Michael Hurte, DBA Texas Custom Barns, to our attention last February. She got a judgement against him after all she says she got for her money was a pile of dirt.
Invest 95-L to bring much needed rain to Houston area
Disorganized showers and storms continue over the northwest Gulf, and satellite imagery shows that brief surface circulations have been coming and going today within a broad area of lower pressure - this often indicates that a cluster of storms is slowly coming together, but is still too disorganized to be a tropical depression or storm.
One Tank Trip: Things to do, eat, see in Palacios
FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards shows us around Palacios and gives us a look at some of the food and shopping you can check out in the Texas city.
One Tank Trip: Exploring Palacios
FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards shares how history, food and fun all come together in the Palacios, Texas, just a one-tank trip away from Houston.
Silver Alert discontinued after man, 82, reported missing from Bay City found
A Silver Alert has been discontinued for Hairl Bundick, 82, who was found after being reported missing from Bay City in Matagorda County on Sunday.
Officials working to put out flames at Bay City funeral home
It's unclear what caused the fire, as it's an active scene but police are urging residents to avoid the area.
AMBER ALERT issued for teen believed to be abducted by man last seen in Bay City
Officials have issued an AMBER ALERT Friday for a teenage girl believed to be abducted by a man in Bay City, Texas.