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A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a Galveston man in July, officers with the Galveston Police Department said Friday.

The Coast Guard is searching for a 65-year-old man who went missing Thursday while boating near Galveston, officials said.

A driver is facing charges after he allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist with his vehicle in Galveston Wednesday evening, Galveston police said.

Since it first aired in 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” has been a fan favorite, with the character of Brown being adored by many.

A major milestone has been reached for the program that works to better understand bottlenose dolphins in Galveston Bay.

A Galveston man has been ordered to prison following his conviction of receiving and possessing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery announced Tuesday.

Officials say two men were rescued Saturday afternoon after they both nearly drowned at a Galveston beach.

A second teen died at the hospital Friday morning after a major crash caused by a suspected drunk driver that killed another teen and injured three others, according to Galveston police.

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City leaders in Galveston are looking to crack down on drunk driving after a string of deadly crashes on the island.

It’s been one month since the golf cart wreck on Galveston Island where four people were killed, including two children, when an accused drunk driver slammed into their golf cart.

Three floors of restored Victorian splendor are for sale in Galveston for $1,375,000.

Houston Newsmakers: Antisemitic incidents sharply rising, and more

A 14-year-old teen was killed and four others were hurt in a major crash possibly caused by a suspected drunk driver in Galveston, according to police.

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USS Texas fought in World War I and II, engaging German U-boats and supporting the D-Day invasion, before becoming a floating museum in 1948.

The ship’s hull could leak enough to sink it during the trip.

The historic Battleship Texas made a milestone journey to Galveston from the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site Wednesday.

The greatest challenge in recent years for the only surviving battleship that served in both world wars has been a leaky hull that's raised concerns it could sink.

It’s the only surviving battleship that served in both world wars, having fought Nazis and the Japanese Army during World War II. But the greatest challenge in recent years for the USS Texas has been a leaky, rusty hull that at times forced workers to pump out about 2,000 gallons (7,570 liters) of water per minute from the 110-year-old ship. To ensure the historic vessel doesn’t sink and can continue hosting visitors, the foundation in charge of its care was set on Wednesday to tow the ship from its longtime home along the Houston Ship Channel to a shipyard in nearby Galveston for much needed repairs. The journey from its longtime berth at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site in the Houston suburb of La Porte is part of a $35 million project to repair the hull and ultimately restore the ship to its former glory.

The 110-year-old vessel will be towed to Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation’s shipyard in Galveston to undergo extensive hull repairs.

The Galveston Police Department is warning the community to be aware of a fraudulent warrant for arrest scam that’s being reported from several area residents in the last few days.

On Tuesday’s show: We learn about plans this week to move the Battleship Texas to Galveston for repairs. Then News 88.7 reporters reflect on creating the podcast Below the Waterlines. And we revisit a conversation with musician Steve Earle.

The iconic Battleship Texas is making a milestone journey to Galveston on Wednesday from the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, according to a news release.

Police are searching for a suspect responsible for shooting two people in Galveston County in the overnight hours of Friday morning.

Galveston’s historic downtown offers a number of antiques shops that specialize in a variety of merchandise to suit every taste and need.

We’ve seen the damage that catastrophic storms like Hurricane Ike can do to coastal areas like Galveston, now a major protection project that’s been talked about for years is closer to coming to fruition.

Once Battleship Texas is docked in Galveston, months of repairs will begin to address leaking and to repair the super-structure.

The Polar Express Train Ride is returning this holiday season to the Galveston Railroad Museum.

If you’re looking for your next getaway, cruises continue to be a pretty solid travel bargain.

A Houston man went missing after going into the water to rescue his daughter near the San Luis Pass bridge on Sunday, August 22.

The Galveston Police Department has enhanced its traffic safety enforcement measures by increasing its patrolling for speed, running red lights and traffic violations.

The Coast Guard and Texas General Land Office (GLO) are working on a pollution incident that occurred Tuesday in Tabbs Bay near Houston.

Garza's debut novel chronicles families of Mexican and Phillipino descent as they navigate the calamity of Hurricane Ike

A suspect is in custody after reportedly hitting and killing a man while the man was operating a scooter in Galveston on Sunday, according to police.

Residents in the Rosenberg community came together on Saturday to support the Bentancur family in the midst of their tragedy.

City leaders in Galveston are considering making changes to the city’s golf cart ordinance after four people were killed in a crash on Saturday.

A grandfather, two of his grandchildren and an adult relative were killed in a weekend collision involving a golf cart and two vehicles in Galveston.

Researchers with the Gulf Coast Canine Project and the Galveston Police Animal Services Division held a town hall meeting Wednesday to discuss and take questions on the island coyotes and their unique DNA.

We are getting new details about the deadly golf cart accident in Galveston over the weekend that killed two adults and two children from Rosenberg.

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The driver of the SUV, Miguel Espinoza, has been charged with four counts of intoxication manslaughter.

A man is in custody after a SWAT standoff in Galveston Tuesday afternoon, according to police.

The family was visiting Galveston for a quick vacation before school began.

Galveston police have released the identities of the four victims, including two children who were killed after a suspected drunk driver slammed into a golf cart they were riding in late Saturday night.

There were two other passengers in the golf cart — an adult and a juvenile — who were hospitalized Sunday in critical condition, police said.

The crash occurred after an allegedly intoxicated man driving an SUV ran a stop sign at...

A horrific crash is under investigation in Galveston after a suspected drunk driver slammed into a golf cart killing four people and leaving two victims fighting for their lives in the hospital.

Moody Gardens’ first-ever Air, Car and Boat show in mid-August promises thrills by land, air and sea.

Galveston police are searching for multiple suspects who were seen driving around the Island and shooting BB guns at people, leaving seven injured.

KPRC 2+ is helping you find fantastic places to visit for some “Last Minute Road Trip” fun this summer.

The U.S. Senate voted to authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin planning for a massive coastal barrier project in Galveston Bay meant to protect against hurricanes’ storm surge. Funding is not yet secured.

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association will vote on a potential rate increase on Tuesday.

A strenuous hike up Guadalupe Peak; A bowl of ice cream in Brenham; An unforgettable performance in Palo Duro; A bottle of Dr Pepper in Dublin; A hidden desk in Alpine; and 96 more delightful and awe-inspiring Texas experiences to satisfy your wanderlust.

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Two proposed wind farms off the Texas and Louisiana coasts would join offshore oil drilling rigs in the gulf as the Biden administration tries to boost the country’s clean energy supply.

There are so many fun options to adventure without your SUV or minivan, so we’re helping you ditch your car and explore Galveston Island in a unique way.

Ready to get out of the house and have a proper Houston-area adventure? OK, so where to?

A Bay City woman has been ordered to federal prison after admitting defrauding a company of nearly half a million dollars, U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery announced Thursday.

Kimberly Garza’s coastal debut, ‘The Last Karankawas,’ draws on her childhood memories of one of the city’s lesser-known ethnic enclaves.

Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, an exclusive interview with stand-up comedian Bill Engvall. Engvall was born in Galveston and returned to the city for a show at The Grand 1894 Opera House. What was it like to return to his hometown? What’s it like being a household name? And what are his favorite places on the Island? Watch the full interview above.

There are several animal experiences in the Houston area you can embark on to get your kids up close with extraordinary and adorable critters.

Officials with the Galveston County Health District are asking residents to “mask up” once again, citing a current high level of COVID-19 cases in the community.

The best example of what Mike Evans means to the city of Galveston came on March 26, 2021. Not long after winning his first Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 2011 Ball High graduate and legendary Tor received the key to the city. Of course, the key was a small part of a day built around Evans, including a parade to celebrate his accomplishment.

The two disappearances in Texas went unsolved for decades.

A man already sentenced to death for a cold-case killing in Oklahoma pleaded guilty to murder Wednesday in the deaths of three girls whose disappearances in Texas also went unsolved for decades. William Reece, 62, pleaded guilty in a courtroom in Galveston in the 1997 killings of 12-year-old Laura Smither of Friendswood and 17-year-old Jessica Cain of Tiki Island.

Ice Land is returning to Moody Gardens this holiday season.

Union Gen. Gordon Granger set up his headquarters in Galveston, Texas, and famously signed an order June 19, 1865, "All slaves are free." President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday last year.

Two free Juneteenth events were held at Water's Edge and H.J. Williams Memorial Park (Hillcrest) parks in Corpus Christi to mark the holiday.

Talking about money, wealth and financial freedom on Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., is a must, say Black influencers.

One year ago, President Joe Biden signed the law establishing June 19 as a U.S. holiday.

One year ago, President Joe Biden signed the law establishing June 19 as a U.S. holiday.

On Thursday's show: New York Times correspondent Jonathan Martin discusses his book, This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America's Future. And we visit Juneteenth historical sites in Galveston.

Learn about and celebrate Juneteenth this weekend throughout the Houston area.

Republicans dismantled the only Galveston County commissioners precinct in which voters of color held political clout. It’s a major blow for Black and Hispanic voters who had been building political momentum.

Thursday, May 12, 2022 I “Hacks” returns for season 2 on HBO Max.

The plan would be the largest infrastructure project in the nation and take up to 20 years to complete.

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If approved, much of the funding would go towards a billion-dollar effort to widen and deepen the Houston Ship Channel.

Ellis' paintings anchor a new art installation in Galveston, and he tells Houston Matters about his work and why it's important.

For about a century, Cleburne served as a hub for machinery and repairs on the Santa Fe Railway line from Galveston to Chicago.

SeaWorld's offer to Cedar Fair amounted to $3.58 billion.

We examine the Texans’ latest coaching move in light of a recent discrimination suit, we discuss the latest developments in politics, and, after being cancelled in 2021, Mardi Gras is coming back to Galveston.

The actor has a new collection of photographs of Galveston, which he shot when much of the island was quiet in November 2020 amid the pandemic.

On Tuesday's show: The cumulative effect of COVID, teacher burnout, faculty and staff shortages, and political pressure on public education, and a conversation with actor Jason Lee about his new book of photography of Galveston.

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The “floating museum” welcomes tens of thousands of visitors annually.

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"Galveston" is the second book photographed and published by "My Name Is Earl" star Jason Lee that focuses on Texas.

The work by the Galveston Historical Society also includes recipes from community members

The captain of a fishing boat that collided with a chemical tanker near Galveston, Texas, killing three people, did not respond to danger signals from the ship before the crash, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday.

On Thursday's show: A new land acquisition on the coast, exposing sexual misconduct by a Galveston judge, and the local synth-pop duo Space Kiddettes.

“That’s some Florida level stuff right there.”

The director of biosafety for research-related infectious pathogens at UTMB Health in Galveston recounts how George Washington led the first mass military inoculation in history against smallpox.

Hurricanes haven’t forced Galvestonians off the island. The booming vacation-rental market just might.

The knife wasn't real, police said.

The knife wasn't real, police said.

Plans to build a coastal storm barrier have been in the works since Hurricane Ike devastated Galveston in 2008. Now, the project is taking another crucial step forward.