Local Texas officials turn to AI to enhance flood management
The Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District launched a new data system to turn historical and real-time flooding data into predictive analytics.
Jun 4, 2026Open source
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Eight riders rescued after Texas roller coaster malfunction
Eight riders were rescued after a roller coaster malfunction left them stranded nearly 100 feet in the air at a Galveston amusement park.
May 30, 2026Open source
Riders being rescued from Texas roller coaster after they were stuck for hours
Riders were rescued Thursday from a roller-coaster in Galveston, Texas, after being stuck for hours.
May 29, 2026Open source
Galveston roller coaster: All passengers rescued after Iron Shark roller coaster gets stuck
All passengers who were stuck on a roller-coaster on Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas, have been rescued. Some of those passengers were stuck on the roller-...
May 29, 2026Open source
LIVE: Texas roller coaster stopped, rescue underway as riders stranded upside down
SkyEye13 is over the scene as crews rescued riders who were stopped upright on Pleasure Pier's Iron Shark roller coaster in Galveston.
May 29, 2026Open source
Texas sues Discord, arguing online messaging platform endangered children, misled users
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.
May 22, 2026Open source
How Texans can check Galveston beach water quality before they hit the water this weekend
Texas Beach Watch tracks bacteria levels at Galveston beaches daily. Here is what the data shows heading into Memorial Day weekend and how to check it yourself.
May 22, 2026Open source
Sargassum seaweed piling up on Galveston and Surfside beaches as season ramps up
Sargassum is washing up on Texas beaches. NOAA is watching it closely
May 22, 2026Open source
Galveston mother speaks out after son killed in officer-involved shooting during traffic stop
A Galveston mother is speaking publicly after her son was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a traffic stop Monday night. Texas Rangers are invest...
May 20, 2026Open source
SkyEye13 shows police activity in Santa Fe apartment building in Galveston County
SkyEye13 was overhead as police activity was underway at a Santa Fe apartment building.
May 15, 2026Open source
Galveston County officials announce 'Jeep Weekend' rules, including beach parking permit requirement
The Galveston County Sheriff's Office shared these rules for this year's Jeep Weekend event on the Bolivar Peninsula.
May 14, 2026Open source
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GAO finds millions of dollars wasted, safety and security at risk in Texas detention center
Report: a hastily constructed immigrant detention facility in Texas wasted millions in federal funding and failed to meet basic standards.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas teen convicted of murder for stabbing another athlete at a high school track meet
A Texas teenager who prosecutors said provoked a 17-year-old athlete from a rival team before fatally stabbing him at a high school track meet has been found...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas teen convicted of murder in a fatal stabbing at a high school track meet
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a meet was convicted of murder Tuesday in...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas teen convicted of murder for stabbing another athlete at a high school track meet
A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder
Jun 9, 2026Open source
What screwworm means for your beef prices
USDA confirms screwworm in Texas cattle as ranchers face higher costs and beef prices stay elevated for shoppers
Jun 9, 2026Open source
USDA confirms four more cases of the New World screwworm. See where cases have been detected
With the four new confirmed cases, there are now six active cases of the screwworm in the country.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas teen convicted of murder in a fatal stabbing at a high school track meet
A Texas teen who prosecutors said provoked a rival athlete before fatally stabbing him at a high school track meet has been found guilty of murder.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Jun 9, 2026Open source
GAO finds millions of dollars wasted, safety and security at risk in Texas detention center
WASHINGTON — A hastily constructed immigrant detention facility on a military base in Texas wasted millions in federal funding and failed to meet basic sta...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Flesh-eating parasite confirmed in US after decades, officials monitoring
A flesh-eating parasite not seen in the U.S. in decades has been confirmed multiple times in Texas. But, officials say they’ve been preparing for this scen...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Unrestrained 13-day-old baby and teen killed in crash, authorities say
A 13-day-old baby and a 17-year-old in Texas were killed, and four others were injured in a crash.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Karmelo Anthony convicted of murder in fatal stabbing at a Texas high school track meet
A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a meet was convicted of murder Tuesday in a trial that drew natio...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
See how many players from Texas have played for U.S. in World Cup
Stacker compiled a list of players from Texas that have played in the World Cup for the United States.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
You Are Invited to Dinner: Three Years of Rebellion as Austin Tea Party Replaces the Runway with Living The...
AUSTIN, Texas, June 5, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This June the Austin Tea Party is executing a coup d’état on the traditional fashion runway, replaci...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Friendswood is in Galveston County, Texas.
Region: Central Texas
ZIP Codes
77546, 77549
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GAO finds millions of dollars wasted, safety and security at risk in Texas detention center
Report: a hastily constructed immigrant detention facility in Texas wasted millions in federal funding and failed to meet basic standards.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas teen convicted of murder for stabbing another athlete at a high school track meet
A Texas teenager who prosecutors said provoked a 17-year-old athlete from a rival team before fatally stabbing him at a high school track meet has been found...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas teen convicted of murder in a fatal stabbing at a high school track meet
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a meet was convicted of murder Tuesday in...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas teen convicted of murder for stabbing another athlete at a high school track meet
A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder
Jun 9, 2026Open source
What screwworm means for your beef prices
USDA confirms screwworm in Texas cattle as ranchers face higher costs and beef prices stay elevated for shoppers
Jun 9, 2026Open source
USDA confirms four more cases of the New World screwworm. See where cases have been detected
With the four new confirmed cases, there are now six active cases of the screwworm in the country.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Texas track meet stabbing trial: Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder of Austin Metcalf
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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29.5223990, -95.1878880
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