Galveston Island Beach Patrol busy during Memorial Day weekend; shares tips on spotting rip currents
KPRC 2 Reporter Corley Peel and Photojournalist Michael Lemons took a ride with Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief, Peter Davis on Stewart Beach. He said holiday weekends at the island typically attract between 250,000 to 500,000 people. He shared what beach patrol looks out for during a busy weekend.
Fuel barge crashes into Galveston bridge, spilling oil and causing โmajor disruptionโ in road, water traffic
The only way off Pelican Island right now is by boat. Galveston County judge says fuel is still leaking and shipping is shut down for 6.5 miles getting in and out of the Port of Galveston, a 'major disruption'
Galveston County redistricting case draws divide among federal appeals court judges
The 5th Circuit expressed skepticism about arguments from both sides in considering whether a coalition of Black and Latino voters should be granted the same protections as a single racial group under the Voting Rights Act.
Iconic Battleship Texas refloats in Galveston after recent $21M repair๐ข
The iconic Battleship Texas refloats in Galveston after a recent $21M repair! The historic dreadnought, which served in both WWI and WWII, will now begin its next phase of restoration. #BattleshipTexas #RestorationProject #HistoricShip
Supersize your spring break with deals and delicious new dishes at Moody Gardens in Galveston
Moody Gardens is ready to host you for a โSupersizedโ spring break. The popular attraction on Galveston Island has deals for Houston families who want to get away without going far throughout the month of March.
Brunch with Santa: 13 Houston-area breakfast feasts as festive as the season
This year, skip the annual pilgrimage to meet Santa Claus at the local mall and try a festive breakfast and meet-and-greet instead. You can swap the claustrophobic crowds and long wait times for a custom experience, more time with the big man in red, and might fine meal to boot.
How bad is the crime in Houstonโs suburbs?
We know safety is a top priority for you and your families. Thatโs why we are looking into the crime data to see what is going on in different areas around Houston. From Fort Bend to Galveston and Montgomery Counties, we are looking at the types of crime many of you are dealing with.
Former Matagorda Co. deputy sentenced to 32 years for using Minecraft to lure child porn victims, abusing family member
A former deputy with the Matagorda County Sheriffโs Office has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for producing and possessing child pornography, the United States Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
Mel Understood the Assignment! Tasting Tessaโs favorite ceviche at the Captain Ceviche food truck in Galveston
Houston Life's Tessa Barrera discovered the Captain Ceviche food truck three years ago so she sent Mel Camp out to Galveston with a lunch order! Watch to get an idea just how delicious the food is.