Galveston may not have the best reputation for its murky waters, but for anglers, it appears to be one of the best places to spend time with family, especially during Father’s Day weekend.

This laid-back beach town delivers beautiful beaches, fresh coastal cuisine, kid-friendly activities and plenty of ways to relax and unwind.

The annual Galveston County Fair & Rodeo returns to the Gulf Coast this week, with Opening Day set for Friday, April 17.

Fleet Week is officially arriving along the Gulf Coast, with a parade of Navy and Coast Guard ships set to move through Galveston Bay and into the Houston Ship Channel.

As President Donald Trump seeks to boost U.S. investment in Venezuela’s oil fields, Mexico is poised to export less heavy crude to Gulf refineries, creating an opening for Venezuelan oil.

The Climate Prediction Center has updated its ENSO outlook, indicating strengthened La Niña conditions likely to maintain an ENSO-neutral state through August, suggesting a typical start to the Gulf Coast hurricane season. However, there is a 60% chance of transitioning to El Niño by September, which could increase wind shear and potentially reduce the intensity and frequency of storms during the peak of the hurricane season, particularly affecting Texas.

Humidity, heat and fog are on repeat for the week of Christmas

Humidity, heat and fog are on repeat for the week of Christmas

A Louisiana judge has tossed out a key permit for a liquefied natural gas facility that won approval from President Donald Trump’s administration.

Gulf waters can make monster storms in a short period of time.

The weekend will look very different, and that’s all because of the increased chances of rain.

The tropical disturbance that plagued the Gulf coast this week

Daily storms but not as widespread going into the weekend

Daily storms but not as widespread going into the weekend

A tropical weather system near the Florida Panhandle is showing a moderate chance of becoming a tropical depression.

CenterPoint Energy says they are making preparations and keeping an eye on a system that could develop later this week in the Gulf.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday over $2.4 million have been awarded to 10 schools in the Gulf Coast area to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.

As more and more people flock to Houston, drawn by its vibrant culture and economic opportunities, they are discovering a unique challenge: mastering Gulf Coast gardening in one of the nation’s most demanding climates. Here are five tips to help your garden thrive.

If you’re planning on heading down to the Gulf Coast for Memorial Day weekend, you’ll want to check this list.

Headed for record breaking temperatures this week

It's "World Wish Day" and we met a 9-year-old from Sugar Land who is making a big impact. Instead of using her wish for a trip or something for herself, Aria Momin decided to create an impact that will continue to grow for generations. Watch her full interview in the player above for more on her efforts and how it all happened.

While American consumers and markets wonder and worry about President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs, Gulf coast shrimpers are cheering him on.

A new luxury ground transportation network is set to launch this summer, providing daily charter service through 12 major cities and college towns across Texas and the Gulf Coast.

Dockworkers on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts have overwhelmingly approved a six-year contract, averting the threat of a strike that could have crippled the economy.

The National Weather Service issued the first-ever blizzard warning for parts of the Gulf Coast, including Beaumont, as a winter storm swept through the area.

A winter storm sweeping through the U.S. South on Tuesday was dumping snow at levels millions of residents haven’t seen before.

The first ever Blizzard Warning was issued for parts of the gulf coast during the Arctic winter storm Tuesday.

'I'll bet diners have no idea how much they are being duped,' said a local shrimper.

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close Saturday, bringing an end to a season that saw 11 hurricanes compared to the average seven, billions of dollars in damage and deaths and destruction hundreds of miles from where storms came ashore on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Plastic chemical manufacturing plants line the Gulf Coast and create concerns for wildlife and human health.

Storms have fired up in Central Texas and are headed towards Houston.

Hurricane Milton officially made landfall near Siesta Key on Florida’s Gulf Coast Wednesday evening.

As Hurricane Milton heads for Florida, here is a live radar we have provided to track the monstrous storm.

The National Retail Federation is urging the Biden administration to intervene in a labor strike affecting U.S. East and Gulf Coast container ports, which has disrupted operations since the master contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance expired on September 30.

Top Biden administration officials met with port operators ahead of a possible strike at East and Gulf coast ports, with a union contract set to expire late Monday.

Massive Hurricane Helene crashed into Florida’s sparsely populated Big Bend region, bringing storm surge and high winds across the state’s Gulf Coast communities before ripping into southern Georgia.

Heat index climbs to 105° Sunday with showers and storm bubbling into Sunday night

Coastal communities in Texas may be impacted by heavy rainfall and flash flooding from the system.

Fresh Gulf Coast shellfish in a laid-back setting, Pier 6 specializes in local seafood, including oysters, and shares tips for enjoying them like a pro.

Authorities are lowering water levels in Lake Houston and Lake Conroe to mitigate flood risks from an approaching tropical system expected to impact the area with heavy rains.

The number of heat-related howler monkeys deaths in Mexico has risen to 157, with a tragically small number of the primates treated or recovering.

More than 15 million people from Texas to Florida are under threat of severe storms and the potential for more tornadoes.

U.S. officials who predict, prepare for and respond to natural disasters have a message for Floridians: It’s not a matter of if but when a hurricane will hit the state.

Florida wildlife officials say a sperm whale that became famous after beaching itself on a sandbar has died.

A suspect has been shot by an officer with the US Marshals’ Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force on Wednesday in east Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

This year, El Nino is in place heading into winter for the first time in four years, driving the outlook for warmer-than-average temperatures for the northern tier of the continental United States, according to NOAA’s U.S. Winter Outlook released last week by the Climate Prediction Center — a division of the National Weather Service.

The Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects improving railway safety and boosting rail capacity.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced 31 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling over $6.9 million were awarded to 26 Gulf Coast area veteran service organizations as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Big Check Tour, according to a release.

Floridians pray that when Idalia hits the Gulf Coast it won’t join the long list of destructive Atlantic Ocean storms whose names started with “I.”.

Forecasters are warning of possible flash flooding and landslides across the eastern Yucatan peninsula and western Cuba, and Florida is bracing for a possible hurricane by midweek, as a weather system off the coast of Mexico is expected to become a tropical storm by Sunday.

Another record-setting day of high temperatures hit the Dallas/Fort Worth area before a slight cooling trend moves into the area.

ExxonMobil announced Thursday that its Beaumont refinery expansion project has added 250,000 barrels per day of capacity to one of the largest refining and petrochemical complexes along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Portland, Oregon received nearly a foot of snow in a single day in what proved to be its second-snowiest day in history.

Kam Franklin, lead singer of the Gulf Coast soul band The Suffers is known for her cool style, so we were delighted when she introduced us to a local stylist she works with -- who also has ties to Beyonce.

It starts with love, new celebrity guest co-host on Houston Life

A satellite video shared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows just how severe Tuesday’s thunderstorms were as they moved across Texas.

The Sea Port Oil Terminal would be 30 miles off the Texas coast and is one of four proposed offshore terminals designed to dramatically expand the U.S. oil export capacity.

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, celebrated selected honorees who have exemplified heroism and mission excellence.

Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. on Houston Life, The Suffers’ Kam Franklin!

Federal weather officials say drought and wildfire risks will remain elevated in the western states while warmer than average temperatures will greet the Southwest, Gulf Coast and East Coast this winter.

Hurricane Ian is currently hitting the Gulf Coast of Florida after strengthening to a Category 4 storm before making landfall, possibly near Port Charlotte.

At Bush Intercontinental Airport, there are several flight arrivals from Florida with many Texans leaving the Sunshine State as The National Hurricane Center forecasts show Hurricane Ian hitting the state’s Gulf Coast.

An ailing manatee that was found and rehabilitated in Texas late last year is now in Florida after being flown from Texas on a cargo plane.

Heat index values climb to 108 to 110 degrees

A crew working on the Alabama coast is assessing the remains of the last slave ship known to have landed in the United States, more than 160 years ago.

As I write this and check my pool water, it’s an amazing 88°! Totally ready for swimming, but the pool is a shallow body of water and easy to heat up when we’re having record heat! The Gulf of Mexico water is still hovering in the upper 70s to low 80s near shore, but 80° is that magical threshold where the water is warm enough to sustain tropical storms and hurricanes. And that number, which calculates to 26° Celsius, is abundant and even higher goes to 28°C right now:

The show-stopping group stops by Houston Life before hitting the road for a nationwide tour

I had an email the other day that comes with a pretty simple answer:

The Memorial Park Conservancy received a $10 million pledge from the Cyvia and Melvin Wolff Family Foundation to reintroduce native Gulf Coast prairies to Houston’s largest park.

As recovery continues in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida slammed the Gulf Coast state, help is in region thanks to generous donations and support from a Houston-area business.

A major U.S. port was the target last month of suspected nation-state hackers.

Tropical Storm Nicholas is expected to strengthen as it approaches the Texas coast, threatening to bring heavy rain and floods. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for many of the state’s coastal regions.

Ike made landfall over Galveston Island as a Category 2 Hurricane at 2:10 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2008. The storm devastated the regions, killing dozens and causing billions in damage. The Houston-area locals that lived through shared what they remember most about Ike.

Brazosport Independent School District announced late Sunday its schools and offices will close Monday ahead of Tropical Storm Nicholas’ landfall along the Gulf Coast.

At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Nicholas was located near latitude 32.0 North, longitude 92.7 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the north near 2 mph (4...

Joe Sobol, owner of Big Easy Construction in New Orleans, has bad news for homeowners who’ve been calling about roofs damaged by Hurricane Ida.

President Joe Biden is pledging robust federal help for the Northeastern and Gulf states battered by Hurricane Ida and for Western states beset by wildfires.

Hurricane Ida may lead to a hike in gas prices after it slammed into the Louisiana Gulf Coast Sunday.

With more than 1 million customers in Louisiana and Mississippi having lost power, Hurricane Ida is sure to take a toll on the energy, chemical and shipping industries that have major hubs along the Gulf Coast.

Officials are offering new hope for the safety of U.S. schoolchildren threatened by COVID-19.

Tropical Storm Ida formed early Thursday afternoon in the Western Caribbean, and as of midday Friday, it was projected that the storm would track into the Gulf eventually as a hurricane of at least Category 2 strength.

Tropical Storm Ida has formed in the Caribbean and forecasters say it's aimed at the U.S. Gulf Coast, prompting Louisiana’s governor to declare a state of emergency and forecasters to announce a hurricane watch for New Orleans.

The U.S. Gulf Coast is glowing like a bad sunburn on maps that show COVID-19 trouble spots in red.

Tropical Depression Grace is drenching Haiti, dumping up to 15 inches of rain on a quake-damaged landscape as thousands of people huddle in fields and search for survivors.

The National Hurricane Center said Fred has regained tropical storm status in the Gulf of Mexico as parts of the Caribbean began seeing impacts from tropical depression Grace.

The Rosenberg Railroad Museum is nestled next to four active railway tracks located in Historic Downtown Rosenberg.

Weather forecasters say a storm that has been lashing Florida over the past day has intensified into a hurricane.

Tropical Depression Claudette continues its move across the Gulf coast states this morning, dropping heavy rain and tornadoes along the way. Latest coordinates continue to show an ENE movement at an increased speed of 17mph with the center in Georgia, heading toward the east coast. It is expected to strengthen once again into a tropical storm as it nears the Carolina coast. Later tonight and into Monday.

Twenty years ago, Tropical Storm Allison made landfall and left Houston under water. It remains the costliest tropical storm to ever hit the United States.

The KPRC 2 Severe Weather Team is monitoring severe storms moving through central and east Texas Friday evening.

Friday cold front brings weekend weather changes to SE Texas!

The bulk of the emissions released during the winter storm and power crisis in Texas last week were from the Houston region, according to an analysis by Texas environmental groups. Plants tripping offline in the extreme cold led the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to order power outages to avoid overloading the grid. Those facilities spewed 3.5 million pounds of additional pollution in the air during the power crisis, according to an analysis of notices by Texas environmental groups Environmental Defense Fund, Environment Texas and Air Alliance Houston. AdThat’s nearly as much air pollution released last summer during Hurricane Laura, when facilities in the Beaumont and Port Arthur area reported releasing an estimated 4 million pounds of emissions, according to the Houston Chronicle. Nearly 200 facilities in 54 counties reported excess air emissions between Feb. 11 and Monday, according to the analysis.

Two people play in the snow in San Antonio, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Snow and ice blanketed large swaths of the U.S. on Sunday, prompting canceled flights, making driving perilous and reaching into areas as far south as Texas’ Gulf Coast, where snow and sleet were expected overnight. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)(Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

DALLAS (AP) – Wintry weather is forecast for much of the U.S. on Sunday, with freezing temperatures expected to dip as snow falls as far south as Texas’ Gulf Coast. “Typically, we just don’t have quite this much cold air in place that far south,” said Marc Chenard, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center. AdWinter weather conditions are affecting large portions of the U.S., but it is rare for them to extend so far south, Chenard said. “We’re looking at potentially over a quarter inch of freezing rain, and that will cause significant impact,” Chenard said. “We may even see some freezing rain get as far as New Orleans by early Monday.”Texas Gov.

Winds are turning back onshore and with a southeast breeze moisture is slowly and surely returning to Southeast Texas. Expect a warm and slightly more humid Thursday afternoon. Thursday AfternoonWith more moisture in place patchy fog could be an issue for the Friday morning commute as well as our weekend mornings. Fog Friday MorningThis surge of moisture and unseasonably warm weather is ahead of a couple cold fronts on the way. The second front next Tuesday will cut temperatures slightly returning seasonable weather, afternoon temperatures in the low 70s, back to Houston for Thanksgiving.

HOUSTON – The storm is expected to weaken just slightly down to a strong tropical storm before making landfall somewhere between Cedar Key and Clearwater, Florida by this evening. It will bring heavy rain, wind and up to a 2-3 foot storm surge during high tide across central and NW Florida coastline. Eta is approaching the central Florida coastline this eveningEta will move across Florida tonight and tomorrowWe might be nearing the end of hurricane season but the tropics are still very busy! Tropical Storm Theta is churning in the north Atlantic heading towards Spain and Portugal and we will likely be looking at “Iota” over the next few days tracking in the Caribbean towards Central America. Busy TropicsTHETA marks the 29th named storm of the 2020 season breaking the record for the most named tropical systems in a hurricane season.

Hurricane Zeta passed through Wednesday leaving much of the city and metro area without power. Even as Zeta battered the south, the upcoming election was still on the mind of some residents. “Guys, we received the brunt of Zeta, and Zeta gave us a good punch,” McInnis told WDSU-TV. More than 875,000 customers were without electricity in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, including about 350,000 in metro New Orleans. Winds could be “especially severe” in the southern Appalachian Mountains, where flash flooding is possible, the hurricane center said.

MIAMI – Newly formed Tropical Storm Zeta gradually strengthened Sunday in the western Caribbean and forecasters said it would likely become a hurricane before hitting Mexico's resort-dotted Yucatan Peninsula and the U.S. Gulf Coast in coming days. Zeta was the earliest named 27th Atlantic storm recorded in an already historic hurricane season. The system was centered about 260 miles (420 kilometers) southeast of Cozumel island late Sunday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The government is still handing out aid, including sheet roofing, to Yucatan residents hit by Hurricane Delta and Tropical Storm Gamma earlier this month. The hurricane center said it could make landfall anywhere from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle.

Zeta is moving toward the east-northeast near 55 mph (89 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight. On the forecast track, the center of Zeta will emerge over the western Atlantic this evening. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. A sustained wind of 39 mph (63 km/h) and a gust to 46 mph (74 km/h) were recently reported at Ocean City, Maryland. RAINFALL: The last of the heavy rainfall along the track of Zeta will impact the Mid-Atlantic through this evening.