NTSB Blames Cell Phone Distraction, Poor Lookout for Fatal Houston Ship Channel Collision

Texas Herald News 8/9 8:58A Amalia Weigandt

WASHINGTON. The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that a Houston pilot s prolonged personal cell phone conversation and failures by both vessel crews to maintain a proper lookout caused a fatal collision in the Houston Ship...

Regional Teamwork Doused Dangerous Fire

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 8/8 9:03A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Photo ©2026 Robert Mihovil, Mihovil Photography Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire on Wednesday night in Galveston along the Wharf. The fire...

ROTARY CLUB OF GALVESTON ISLAND LAUNCHES 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 8/8 9:00A Publisher

GALVESTON, Texas (Aug. 6, 2026) – The Rotary Club of Galveston Island celebrated its 50th Anniversary by unveiling a 50th Anniversary logo and a list of community service projects to commemorate the...

Help Us Clear the Shelter!

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 8/8 8:42A Publisher

Our $5 adoption event is happening right now, and every single adoption opens up a kennel for another animal in need. Whether you re looking for a couch potato, a hiking buddy, or a playful kitty, your new best friend is waiting! Stop by the...

Fishing Forecast

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 8/8 8:29A 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...

Crews battle huge flames that broke out in Galveston

abc13.com (News) 8/6 7:34A KTRK

A fire fight was underway Wednesday night after a large fire broke out on the east end of Galveston Island.

22-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with SUV in West Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:45A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas. A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday evening after crashing into an SUV at an intersection in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. on August...

Elderly Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Minivan at Southwest Houston Gas Station

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:41A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 72-year-old man died after being struck by a minivan in the parking lot of a southwest Houston gas station, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Friday, July 31, in...

Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Car on Main Street in Central Southwest Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:34A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas. A 61-year-old motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing on Main Street in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately...

21-Year-Old Woman Killed After Speeding Crash Into Utility Pole in West Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:31A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 21-year-old woman was killed after losing control of her car and crashing into a utility pole in West Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The crash occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, in the...

Man Wanted After Deadly Chase, Kidnapping and Fatal Shooting in Northwest Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:24A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas Harris County Sheriff s Office homicide detectives are searching for a man accused of killing his girlfriend s brother following a violent series of events that began with a domestic disturbance and ended in a fatal shooting and...

Man Accused of Running Over Girlfriend with Pickup Truck Arrested in Harris County

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:21A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 24-year-old Arkansas man has been arrested after investigators say he intentionally struck his 18-year-old girlfriend with a pickup truck following an argument in north Harris County, leaving her hospitalized in critical...

Harris County Man Charged with Murder After Fentanyl Delivery Killed Teen

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:15A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A Harris County man has been arrested and charged with murder after investigators alleged he supplied fentanyl that caused the death of an 18-year-old and the overdose of a second teenager. According to the Harris County...

City of Galveston hosting first community workshop in comprehensive plan update

City of Galveston (News Flash) 8/4 6:27A

The City of Galveston is inviting residents, business owners, and stakeholders to participate in the first community workshop for the City's Comprehensive Plan update on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Galveston College, 4015...

FIFA match promoter arrested in Galveston on child porn materials, U.S. Attorney's Office says

abc13.com (News) 8/3 4:31P Brianna Willis

According to officials, Ali Homoud Alnaimi allegedly came to the United States with the materials before embarking on a cruise to Mexico from Galveston.