Body found off Galveston coast during coast guard training
Coast guardsmen from the Houston Air Station were training in the area when the body was found Saturday morning.
Galveston officer in deadly 55th Street shooting involved in 2 past shootings, chief says
The Galveston Police Department officer who was involved in the deadly shooting on 55th Street has been previously been involved in two other police shootings, according to the chief.
27 bricks of cocaine wash up on Galveston beach
Galveston police say 27 individually-wrapped packages of cocaine washed up on a beach Tuesday morning.
Galveston mother speaks out after son killed in officer-involved shooting during traffic stop
The mother of Randy Martin is calling for transparency after the 47-year-old was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a Galveston traffic stop Monday night. Texas Rangers are leading the…
Galveston police on scene of officer-involved shooting
Galveston police are on the scene following an officer-involved shooting on Monday evening, officials said.
Coast Guard searching for missing kayaker near Galveston Bay
The U.S. Coast Guard Heartland reports they are searching for a missing kayaker near Galveston Bay.
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Jeep Weekend 2026: What you need to know about the ‘Zero Tolerance’ plan on Bolivar Peninsula
Galveston County is implementing a "zero-tolerance" safety plan for Jeep Weekend 2026. Officials say the measures are designed to ensure public safety, citing a previous 80% drop in emergency calls…
Galveston housing: Families evicted as non-profit sublease program collapses
A Galveston mother and her children face homelessness after the collapse of a murky subleasing arrangement between and organization and a local outreach ministry.
Former Port of Galveston employee facing 2 indecency with child charges
A Galveston man has been arrested and charged after two people came forward to report alleged sexual assaults as juveniles.
Galveston police solve 1981 cold case
Galveston police have solved nearly 45-year-old cold case that occurred back in 1981, according to a news release.