Galveston ISD trustees could decide their next legal move Wednesday night in a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over the district’s refusal to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. The board agenda lists the case as an action item but does not specify what action trustees may take.

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy has been fired after the agency reviewed video footage that depicted the deputy driving a marked unit in an “unacceptable” manner.

The Dickinson Music Enrichment Center is transforming lives through free music lessons, mentorship, and performance opportunities for underserved students in Dickinson, Texas. It was founded in 2022, in honor of musician Ziyanna Jones, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident.

The Texas City Police Department has updated their policy concerning Flock cameras and automated license plate reader technology after identifying two instances of possible misuse.

Residents at a 55+ community in Dickinson say they feel safer after several concerns they raised with 2 Helps You were addressed.

A proposed desalination plant near Bacliff is drawing pushback from environmental groups and nearby residents who worry about what it could mean for Galveston Bay’s water quality and marine life.

A red tide bloom near Crystal Beach is prompting Galveston County health officials to urge beachgoers to pay close attention to how they feel — and to be ready to move if something seems off.

Galveston County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve an agreement that would give the county administrative control of the Galveston County Health District.

A red tide bloom has been detected along the Upper Texas Coast near Crystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula, with water samples showing moderate algae concentrations and reports of fish kills and breathing-related problems.

Redrawing political boundaries between the primary and general election raises serious constitutional concerns, the court said.

James Elmore Jr. was sentenced to a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison for his role in the 1984 death of 16-year-old Laura Miller, but that 20-year sentence may not mean 20 years behind bars.

A jury found James Elmore Jr. guilty of manslaughter for his role in the deaths of 16-year-old Laura Miller and Audrey Cook, after

Tim Miller, the father of Laura Miller and founder of Texas Equusearch, was visibly emotional as the guilty verdict was read in the trial of James Elmore Jr. on Wednesday.

A jury found James Elmore Jr. guilty of manslaughter for his role in the deaths of 16-year-old Laura Miller and Audrey Cook, victims whose remains were found in the Texas Killing Fields decades after

As Tropical Storm Edouardo makes landfall to the east, life on the Bolivar Peninsula looks anything but alarming.

La Marque officials are monitoring Tropical Storm Edouard and how it could impact their community.

The Bolivar Peninsula may be quiet tonight, but Galveston County emergency managers are already preparing for what is expected to arrive Tuesday as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches the Texas coast.

Capt. Jeff Brandon usually spends his days taking customers fishing on East Galveston Bay. As a tropical system approached the Texas coast, however, he decided to bring his boat to dry land.

Trial begins Monday for James Elmore, a man accused of helping the longtime suspect in the “Texas Killing Fields” murders conceal two bodies.

Two state-run programs offer assistance to eligible homeowners in 27 counties. Galveston County residents can receive in-person application help Saturday in Texas City.

Galveston County homeowners whose properties were damaged by Hurricane Beryl or other eligible 2024 storms may qualify for financial help through a Texas General Land Office recovery program.

Residents at Belle at Bay Colony, a 55-and-over apartment community in Dickinson, say broken security gates have left them frustrated, concerned and questioning who can access their property.

Texas Game Wardens say multiple citations and warnings were issued to three individuals who were catching fish and crabs through illegal means at the Texas City Dike.

Dickinson ISD says an district employee assigned to the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) has been arrested in connection to allegations involving a student.

Authorities in Texas City are searching for a man who is missing after a neighbor reported seeing a capsized boat in Moses Lake Wednesday.

If you’re planning a trip to the beach, this is something worth keeping on your radar.

The non-binding November referendum asks whether the city should continue using automated license-plate readers amid debate over public safety, privacy and data sharing.

Galveston County homeowners whose properties were damaged during storms in 2024, including Hurricane Beryl, may be eligible for financial assistance through a Texas General Land Office recovery program.

Members of the hemp industry are suing Texas, claiming that the ban on hemp-derived THC products impose an unconstitutional burden on interstate commerce.

Drivers traveling through Galveston County will soon need to plan for a major traffic change as the Texas Department of Transportation prepares to permanently close a key connector ramp as part of its ongoing I-45 expansion project.

On Tuesday, Galveston County jurors found Jesus Jose Pena Sr. guilty of continuous sex abuse of young children.

A legal fight over Daniel Wong’s authority to serve as interim Fort Bend County judge is disrupting Commissioners Court and raising questions about the validity of recent county business.

The city of Galveston has launched a new online tool that allows residents, families, historians and researchers to search cemetery records that were previously buried in handwritten ledgers and historical documents.

Galveston County District Attorney Kenneth Cusick and the District Attorney’s Office will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon following a recent uptick in domestic violence cases, according to a news release.

A person was killed and two children were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a heavy truck on I-45 Friday morning, according to officials.

Porretto Beach in Galveston has closed for the first time in its 70-year history due to safety concerns following a city drainage project that allegedly damaged the beach’s subsurface, creating quicksand-like conditions.

Galveston County alone is home to 22 refineries and chemical plants. Their level of emergency preparedness varies widely.

Greater Houston is preparing for an especially festive Fourth of July in 2026, marking America’s 250th birthday with a variety of events across the region.

A shelter-in-place order has been lifted in Texas City following a reported fire at the Marathon oil refinery, according to police.

Reedy Chapel AME in Galveston, established in 1848, is recognized as the site of the first documented Juneteenth celebration in Texas, marking the announcement of freedom to enslaved people on June 19, 1865. The church continues to honor its historic role by educating visitors and fostering unity in the Galveston community.

If you’ve got a problem with mosquitoes in your area, there are ways to request help from your county.

A Galveston County jury has sentenced a Guatemalan man to 35 years in prison after finding him guilty of murdering his roommate and partner during a brutal stabbing in League City last year.

Investigators with several Galveston County law enforcement agencies are helping with a new search in the “Texas Killing Fields” in League City.

A woman has been arrested, accused of selling a lethal dose of fentanyl to a man who died from an overdose in La Marque last year.

A large-scale law enforcement operation targeting alleged illegal gambling activity unfolded Monday morning across Galveston County and neighboring areas.

School officers across the state turned to heavy-handed tactics on children, often in response to minor misbehavior, investigation shows.

A 17-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon after suffering serious injuries from a shark bite while aboard a boat offshore near Galveston, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

The lawsuit comes after a Galveston County family said their 13-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by a person she interacted with on the platform.

Galveston County has installed new AI-powered flood sensors in Friendswood and League City that officials say could help residents track rising water levels in real time and better prepare for dangerous flooding conditions.

Dimitrios Pagourtzis, who was 17 at the time of the mass shooting, was arrested and charged with capital murder and aggravated assault on a public servant. In April 2019, Pagourtzis was also charged with federal crimes related to the mass shooting. However, he has never gone to trial, and the criminal cases against him remain in limbo.

Jeep Weekend 2026 wrapped up with more than 100 arrests and roughly 1,500 traffic stops, but no reported injuries, according to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident started around 10:45 a.m. and is happening at a complex off 11th Street.

Thousands of visitors are expected to head to the Bolivar Peninsula this week as Galveston County prepares for the annual “Go Topless Weekend,” commonly known as Jeep Weekend.

Harris County Treasurer Dr. Carla Wyatt is facing renewed scrutiny after her second DWI arrest in two years, months after a separate burglary case was no-billed by a grand jury.

Dr. Carla Wyatt, the Harris County Treasure was arrested for the second time since December. This time in Galveston County.

A suspect broke into an unmarked Galveston County sheriff’s office vehicle in Texas City on May 8, stealing a department-issued .300 Blackout AR-style rifle with a suppressor, a ballistic vest, and a duty belt.

A Galveston County jury has convicted a man of capital murder for a fatal fire he set that caused the death of 55-year-old Renita Hawthorne in 2024.

Jarrod Holt, 51, died after a medical emergency at the Galveston County Jail following his arrest on a felony parole board warrant by La Marque police, according to officials.

On the west end of Galveston Island, a stretch of open land has become the center of a heated debate.

Drivers with outstanding parking tickets in Galveston will have a limited-time opportunity to reduce what they owe.

The search for human remains on a property in Bacliff ended on Friday, according to officials with the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office. The search was triggered by the recent indictment of James Elmore, Jr. on charges related to the murders of Laura Miller and Audrey Cook.

The fair features educational exhibits, animal encounters, and supports local youth through scholarships and opportunities to showcase livestock. We got a sneak peek at the petting zoo and all the cute animals you'll find.

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

On Thursday morning, authorities served a search warrant at the Bacliff home of James Elmore, the man who has been indicted in connection with two of the four “Texas Killing Fields” murders.

The Galveston County Fair and Rodeo returns April 17–25 at Jack Brooks Park in Hitchcock, opening with the Barn Yard Mardi Gras Parade. While featuring rodeo events and live entertainment, the fair’s main impact is its support for local youth in agriculture through scholarships, educational opportunities, and a youth livestock auction.

The La Marque Police Department says a search is underway to locate potentially additional remains after bones found in a wooded area on Wednesday were determined to belong to a human.

James Elmore, the man indicted in connection with two of the four “Texas Killing Fields” murders, had his bond set at $1.5 million in a Galveston County courtroom Thursday.

This week’s Rhythm Energy Athlete of the Week is from Galveston County representing the Cougars of La Marque High School.

More than four decades after a series of murders along a stretch of Southeast Texas known as the “Texas Killing Fields,” prosecutors say they are making progress—and the investigation is far from over.

The resale furniture store owned and operated by the Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County has been a fixture on 23rd Street since 2018 — but on April 25, that location will officially close.

After more than 40 years of unanswered questions and decades of frustration from families of victims, authorities have arrested a man suspected of participating in at least two deaths related to the “Texas Killing Fields.”

A League City dog groomer has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty following the death of a Goldendoodle in her care.

Un tiroteo ocurrió durante una fiesta de cumpleaños para adultos en Dickinson, cerca de JT’s Lounge, dejando entre cinco y siete personas hospitalizadas pero en condición estable.

Authorities say a late-night birthday party at a newly reopened venue in Dickinson ended in gunfire after an argument and assault escalated outside, resulting in five to seven people being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

A man has been charged with murder after authorities in Galveston County say he gave a 37-year-old mother of three fentanyl which led to her death in January.

A man who long remained a prime suspect in the so-called “Texas Killing Fields” murders has died.

Galveston County deputies arrested a man they said was actively looking at photos and videos of child pornography while they were executing a warrant at a Texas City apartment on Tuesday.

State Highway 146 in Galveston County is currently shutdown in both directions at FM 646 due to a fatal crash.

Three people were rescued from the water Monday morning after a personal watercraft capsized near Pier 10 at the Port of Galveston.

It was a case that brought nation-wide attention, a 17-month-old baby girl that was thrown off a hotel balcony by her mother in 2024. Now, the child’s mother has been found guilty of capital murder.

Authorities are reporting major traffic disruptions in both directions on the Gulf Freeway following a crash involving a commercial truck.

Houston look for the umbrella as rain chances increase during the first week of Rodeo.

Elections results for Galveston County.

As primary season ramps up across the Houston area, campaign ads are flying — but many voters are still asking a basic question: “Who on the ballot actually has the power to impact what I pay every month?”

A Galveston plea deal is drawing criticism after Tony Mason was sentenced to three years in prison for sexual assault of a child.

Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash on the Gulf Freeway in Galveston County after a driver was found with a gunshot wound.

The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo is set to return from April 17-25 at 10 Jack Brooks Road, Hitchcock, Texas. Excitement is building with the newly unveiled entertainment lineup, as shared by rodeo spokesperson Barbara Magana Robertson on KPRC 2 News.

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and District Attorney’s Office will hold a press conference Friday to discuss an illegal gambling operation in Hitchcock.

Assistant Superintendent and Mayor of Hitchcock, Chris Armacost, has been arrested as part of a large-scale investigation into illegal gambling operations in Hitchcock.

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office says search warrants were executed at 20 different locations in the Hitchcock area as part of an investigation into illegal gambling operations.

A Galveston woman says she is out more than 8,000 dollars after canceling a Princess cruise for her 89-year-old friend whose worsening cancer and COPD triggered a denied travel protection claim tied to a pre existing condition exclusion.

Shane Cleveland, 55, from Houston, was arrested for the continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 in Galveston County. The arrest followed an investigation by the Galveston County Sheriff's Office, which began after a victim reported multiple assaults in 2021. Cleveland confessed to the crimes and was detained with a bond set at $250,000. The investigation involved collaboration with the Galveston County Child Advocacy Center and Multi-Disciplinary Team.

The Galveston County Organized Crime Task Force, aided by the Galveston County Constable’s Office Precinct 1, executed search warrants on Feb. 5 at two Texas City residences, recovering illegal drugs, currency, and firearms after a lengthy narcotics investigation. Keonda Bell, 26, was arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses, while Deatrick Black, 45, is wanted on charges including unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.

Law enforcement in Galveston County are out at a home in San Leon where a wanted suspect is believed to be inside.

A former Houston-area attorney who has been accused by many past clients of stealing their personal injury settlement checks was arrested in Galveston County last month on out-of-state charges.

A major crash has shut down the northbound lanes of I-45 near FM 517 in Dickinson.

Galveston County’s interim district attorney, the defense, and the presiding judge visited the state hospital treating Santa Fe High School shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis as the court prepares to recommit him for up to another year of competency restoration.

A family is calling for justice after 36-year-old Robert Pentecost was fatally shot on a property in Santa Fe on January 15.

A family is calling for justice after 36-year-old Robert Pentecost was fatally shot on a property in Santa Fe on January 15.

A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of his wife who suffered from dementia, according to Galveston County District Attorney’s Office.