Body recovered after search for missing 16-year-old swimmer at Surfside Beach, Texas EquuSearch...

abc13.com (News) 10/12 7:23A KTRK

Texas Equusearch said a body was recovered on Sunday afternoon following the search for a missing 16-year-old swimmer at Surfside Beach.

Weekend road closures hit Houston-area freeways, with one lasting 18 months

abc13.com (News) 10/10 2:18P KTRK

Houston-area and Galveston County drivers should prepare for weekend road closures and an 18-month-long shutdown of an I-10 connector.

Search for missing 16-year-old swimmer now in recovery mode, Surfside Beach Police Department says

abc13.com (News) 10/10 12:01A KTRK

A search for a missing teen swimmer in Surfside Beach on Friday has transitioned to recovery efforts, according to the Surfside Beach Police Department.

Katy Man Charged With Murder After Shooting 61-Year-Old Roommate During Argument

Texas Herald News 10/8 6:18A Amalia Weigandt

KATY, Texas A 34-year-old Katy man has been charged with murder after investigators say an argument between roommates escalated into a fatal shooting Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 7, 2026. Devin J. Heard, 34, was arrested in connection with the death...

Harris County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges Following Search Warrant

Texas Herald News 10/8 6:16A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A 37-year-old man was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, after Harris County sheriff s investigators executed a search warrant at a residence as part of an investigation involving child sexual abuse material. Gustavo Paredes...

Houston Man Arrested After Boyfriend Found Stabbed to Death in East Aldine Home

Texas Herald News 10/8 6:14A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder after his 23-year-old boyfriend was found stabbed to death inside a Harris County home Monday night, Oct. 5, 2026. Jaime Castillo, 20, was arrested in connection with the death of Jose...

Juvenile McDonald’s Employee Fatally Stabbed at Cypress Restaurant, Teenage Coworker Detained

Texas Herald News 10/8 6:09A Amalia Weigandt

CYPRESS, Texas A juvenile McDonald s employee was stabbed to death Wednesday night, Oct. 7, 2026, at a restaurant in northwest Harris County, and deputies detained a teenage coworker in connection with the incident. Deputies with Harris County...

Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/6 5:56A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Voices of Praise from Mt. Gilead Baptist Church sang out their uplifting hymns. With melodious notes and lyrics such as “When I woke up this...

Ball High School homecoming parade this Wednesday, Oct. 7

City of Galveston (News Flash) 10/6 5:27A

The Ball High School Homecoming Parade is happening Wednesday, October 7, bringing school spirit, community pride and plenty of excitement to the streets surrounding Ball High School.

The Woman Behind the Dazzle

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 9/29 10:12A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Behind every great idea is someone who had the idea and the courage and determination to see it through. Some ideas are more colorful than others,...

Voter registration deadline nearing

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 9/29 10:10A Publisher

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election is Oct. 5. Early voting starts Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office. The last day for an application to vote by mail must be received...

Houston and Galveston Co. drivers to see freeway closures, METRORail Red Line shutdown this weekend

abc13.com (News) 9/26 9:30P KTRK

Houston and Galveston County Drivers and METRO riders should plan for delays due to major road closures and METRORail's Red Line service suspension.

Fishing Forecast

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 9/26 8:54A Publisher

Bolivar FAIR. 65 degrees. Fishing has been hit-or-miss with few reports due to the high winds. Trout and redfish can be caught wading the pockets and around structures. Trinity Bay GOOD. 65 degrees. An influx of freshwater from recent rains...

For September 29th- October 3rd, 2026, the pets of the week are Hendrick and Mr. Worldwide.

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 9/26 8:51A Publisher

Say hello to Hendrick! He is a soft and sweet secret waiting to be discovered. Hendrick can be a little timid when you first meet him. New faces and quiet moments make him pause for a second, but he...

In Our Prayers

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 9/26 8:46A Publisher

September 10 Edward Goff Glen Judkins, Sr. Kyle Podoll Phyllis Tidwell September 11 George House Wilson Moore September 12 Theresa Greco September 14 Keith Goodgame Lucas Leviness Mona Abdellatif September 15 Bonnie Bishop Carrie Whitburn...