Five workers were transported to a hospital after authorities say a small explosion happened at Texas International Terminals in Galveston Thursday.

The City of Galveston says all beach access points west of the end of the seawall have been closed until further notice.

The City of Galveston will hold an emergency management update on Sunday, July 7, at 3 p.m. regarding Tropical Storm Beryl.

Officials are continuing to determine how a balcony collapsed in Galveston, leaving a notable Houstonian dead over the weekend.

Loved ones, friends, and colleagues around the Houston area are expressing their condolences after a notable resident was killed over the Father’s Day weekend.

The city of Galveston is giving residents a heads-up after some have reportedly experienced discoloration in their drinking water.

Pelican Island Bridge is set to reopen to pedestrians and vehicles tonight just three days after it was stricken by a barge.

Authorities have halted the evacuation of people who were stuck on Pelican Island after a barge struck the causeway connecting it with Galveston Wednesday morning.

Drake and Kendrick WHO!? This beef between Charles Barkley and the city of Galveston is the only beef we need to be talking about!

The Department of Public Safety is investigating a deadly crash involving a Galveston police sergeant.

A Galveston woman balking a notice from the city to mow her lawn or risk a hefty fine. Sasha Francis got a notice from the City of Galveston earlier this month that the tickseeds, or coreopsis, in her yard are taller than the city allows without a permit.

Galveston is ready to continue lighting up its nights along the Seawall with an ongoing project to install bollard lights along the popular thoroughfare, Galveston announced Wednesday.

Galveston announced this month that artists can apply for grant funding for projects in public spaces.

Thousands of people will flock to the island this weekend for all the Mardi Gras fun in Galveston.

A spokesperson for the City of Galveston says they are expecting a lawsuit to be filed against the city and or the police department after officers executed a botched search warrant.

A cold front will move into the Houston area on Thursday. Temperatures are expected to drop into the 30′s and 20′s by Thursday night. Several institutions will operate warming centers during the extreme weather event.

Here’s a First On 2 inside look at the Port of Galveston’s newest terminal and our Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes was the first reporter to get to walk through the 150,000 square-foot facility.

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is renaming their school of medicine as a result of one of the largest cumulative contributions in history to an American institution.

Galveston has welcomed the Lone Star Rally since 2001. More than 400,000 motorcycle enthusiasts made their way to the island in one of the biggest motorcycle rallies in the country once again after the major event was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.

The Galveston Police Department announced Monday Police Chief Vernon Hale will resign, stating that Hale will step down at the end of October to pursue “another career opportunity.”

Electric trolleys first made their debut in Galveston back in 1891 and remained in service until 1938. Fifty years later in 1988, a heritage streetcar system, the Galveston Island Trolley, was opened and continued to operate downtown until September 13, 2008, when Hurricane Ike severely damaged all four of the vintage trolley cars.

The City of Galveston and Animal Services Unit has launched an online mapping tool that tracks coyote sightings and their behavior on the island.

Galveston City Councilmember E.R. Johnson, of District 1, died Wednesday morning after being hospitalized in early April.

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice. Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice. Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice. Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice. AdOnce the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.

GALVESTON, Texas – The City of Galveston has decided to cancel the Galveston Marathon and Half Marathon due to the current state of emergency in Texas and the devastation in Galveston due to the recent winter storms. “This decision was not made lightly and without much thought to the racers and the city of Galveston and its residents,” the event’s Facebook page said Thursday. Marathon directors said they cannot “further stress the Galveston infrastructure and take away the needed resources of the city crews and police to put on a run.”AdThe Facebook post said race directors will update everyone with more information later. “Please know that we have been race directors for over 30 years and have never had to cancel a race due to the weather,” The post said. “This is an extreme situation for everyone down here.”

GALVESTON, Texas – Galveston City Council and the Galveston Cultural Arts Commission voted to send three potential flag designs for a final vote to occur later this month. Residents voted for the top three flag designs submitted by the Cultural Arts Commission, which ended Sunday. Flag choices D, F, and G were advanced to the final vote, according to the city. Residents are invited to help select the official City of Galveston flag by voting on their favorite designs at... Posted by City of Galveston, Texas - Government on Thursday, January 14, 2021All three flags were sent forward by the commission based on the five principals highlighted on the website, which include easy identification, relation to the island culture, and easy enough for a child to draw it. The final vote is set to happen during a workshop meeting on Feb. 25, the city said.

The City of Galveston is inviting its residents to vote on the new official city flag. The city’s Cultural Arts Commission has determined the top 10 proposals for residents to vote on. When voting, residents are asked to consider the following principals for what constitutes a good flag, according to the City of Galveston:Keep It Simple. The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory. Limit the number of colors on the flag to three which contrast well and come from the standard color set.

GALVESTON, Texas – City of Galveston property owners who sustained property damage during Tropical Storm Beta may be eligible for temporary tax relief, Galveston authorities announced Thursday. Property owners are encouraged to complete an exemption application which is available online and submit it to the Galveston County Appraisal District. The Texas Tax Code provides for a temporary exemption for property owners who are victims of natural disasters. The City of Galveston adopted its tax rate four days prior to the disaster proclamation on September 17, 2020. Homeowners must apply for the temporary tax relief and must submit the application to the Galveston Central Appraisal District.

GALVESTON, Texas – Donald Neely, who’s controversial arrest last year sparked outrage, filed a $1 million lawsuit on Wednesday against the city of Galveston and its police department. In August 2019, two Galveston police officers on horseback arrested Neely and escorted him using a rope clipped to his handcuffs. After viral photos and videos of the incident sparked outrage across the country, the department apologized for “the negative perception of this action” and said it would stop using the transportation technique. Mounted officers lead handcuffed man across streetNeely was arrested on criminal trespassing charges, which were later dismissed, according to the lawsuit. Neely is seeking $1 million in damages for the emotional distress caused him by the Aug. 3, 2019 arrest.

Throughout its history, Galveston has played host to tragedy and death. With events like the Great Galveston Storm of 1900 in its past, it’s no wonder islanders and tourists alike have reported sighting ghastly apparitions at locations throughout the island. Whether you believe in the paranormal, or you just enjoy a spooky story, you don’t have to try too hard to find either in Galveston.

With the holiday weekend ahead, crowds of up to 500,000 people are expected to visit Galveston island through Monday, according to Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. With an influx of visitors is expected on the island, City of Galveston officials ask everyone to continue social distancing. If youre looking for seafood but want to skip the restaurant, here are four popular restaurants on the island to order takeout from:Gaidos3828 Seawall Blvd. Order on Doordash, Grubhub, and Waitr, or call the restaurant at (409) 761-5500. To order, call the restaurant at (409) 763-2805.

Galveston is rich with history and culture, boasting many historic sites and landmarks, including several historical homes that offer insight into the island’s past. It was then that The Galveston Historical Foundation purchased the home to stabilize the property and secure it a new owner. Through a partnership with The Galveston Historical Foundation, the house operates as a museum and event venue. (galvestonhistory.org)Ashton Villa was not only the first mansion built on Broadway Boulevard, it was the first mansion built on the island and one of the first brick residences in Galveston, according to Galveston.com. The Moody Mansion is available for public tours daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.2618 Broadway Avenue J, (409) 762-7668; moodymansion.org

Over the weekend, Galveston officials started increasing efforts to punish those who litter on the island. According to a release by the City of Galveston, cigarette butts, plastic bags, styrofoam cups, and bottles are common items left on the beach. Not only does littering affect birds and marine life and is destructive to natural resources, but officials also say it’s an eyesore. Officials ask that visitors not only collect their trash but bring it to the designated bins. “Our crews work around the clock to help keep the beaches clean and we encourage all who visit to do their share in keeping the coastal environment clean, safe and healthy.”

LEAGUE CITY, Texas – Hurricane Ike roared ashore in Galveston shortly after 2 a.m., on Sept. 13, 2008, pushing a 22-foot storm surge that flooded 80 percent of the buildings in the city. “I learned that I'm really resilient and that it's OK to not have it together and to need help," she said. Hurricane Ike caused $27 billion in damage. A bitter political fight over replacing 569 public housing units destroyed by Ike has stalled reconstruction. But Matlock said she learned from Ike that heart and family make a home, not the house.