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.
Galveston man gets life for arson murder of woman over her son’s unpaid drug debt
A Galveston County jury has found a man guilty of capital murder for a planned arson attack that killed a woman over a drug debt owed by her son.