Attention parents and students of Galena Park ISD! A concerning incident occurred near the Cobb Sixth Grade Campus where a student was approached and chased by an unknown man while waiting for the school bus.

Galena Park ISD has announced that all but four schools will have a normal day on Wednesday.

The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office is responding to an urgent situation involving a flash fire at a chemical plant in eastern Harris County.

Los datos públicos de una red de monitores de la calidad del aire alrededor del Canal de Navegación de Houston son difíciles de interpretar y a menudo son insuficientes, dejando a vecindarios de mayoría latina, como Cloverleaf, sin saber si el aire que respiran es seguro.

Public data from a network of state air monitors around the Houston Ship Channel is hard to interpret and is often inadequate, leaving Latino-majority neighborhoods like Cloverleaf unaware of whether the air they breathe is safe.

Just three months after appearing in the 6A Division I State Championship game, the North Shore High School football community faced unspeakable tragedy.

The EPA awarded four Houston neighborhoods with much-needed grant money this week.

Two suspects are on the run after a police chase ended near a school in Galena Park, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A CenterPoint Energy substation near a Galena Park neighborhood has many residents concerned about their health and safety.

A soldier and mother is reconnecting with her daughters after being gone for a year.

A woman has been charged after a purse with a loaded gun was left unattended at a Galena Park elementary school, according to charging documents.

A 21-year-old Galena Park man was sentenced on Tuesday for murder after placing a body in a car that was pushed into Hunting Bayou, according to a press release from Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.

Streaming live in the KPRC 2+ app on April 14, watch Waltrip play Galena Park in high school softball at 4:50 p.m., and Concordia Lutheran play St. Thomas in high school baseball at 6:50 p.m.

Streaming live April 6, watch high school softball and baseball action in the KPRC 2+ app.

The Galena Park community is coming together to raise funds for the family of a teen who was killed in a murder-suicide while at her neighbor’s house Saturday.

A community was left in shock, and friends and family were in mourning after three teenage girls were killed in a murder suicide in Galena Park over the weekend.

Four people, including three teenage girls, were shot and killed in an apparent murder-suicide at a home in Galena Park late Saturday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

A teenager was arrested after a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in the Galena Park area Thursday, according to deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials with Galena Park ISD are warning students and parents after a “stranger danger” situation that recently happened.

The Buffs made it to the State Championship game in 2018 and 2019. They were Regional Finalists in 2012, 2016, 2017 and 2020.

A police officer was sent to the hospital following a severe dog bite in east Houston on Thursday afternoon, according to Houston Police Department.

Galena Park ISD leaders are preparing for changes this upcoming school year to ensure students are safe.

The Galena Park Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a man they believe sexually assaulted a child last year.

An investigation is underway after Harris County sheriff’s deputies said a man shot his ex-girlfriend and her daughter before turning the gun on himself Tuesday.

Plywood now shutters a Galena Park home on Graham Drive after last week’s fire tore through the Galena Park home. When fire crews arrived, there was only one firefighter certified to go inside and search for victims.

The Reed family said a social media post made by a firefighter added insult to injury after their home was destroyed on Sunday morning.

A bicyclist was struck by a car and killed in Galena Park late Thursday, Galena Park police said.

Deputies are investigating after authorities said a teen was found dead in the front yard of a home in the Galena Park area.

This district is Marshall's to lose. The Buffalos have too much power and punch on both sides of the ball and are legitimate contenders for a state championship.

Galena Park ISD opened health clinics inside several schools that are aimed at promoting health care in the area.

Local and emergency officials are working to resolve a chemical spill at the Texmark Chemicals, Inc. facility in Galena Park Thursday.

The City of Galena Park said the unpleasant odor in the area throughout the city is being caused by an incident at the LyondellBasell Houston Refinery, located at 12000 Lawndale in Houston.

There are efforts underway to help give residents on Houston’s east side more accessible health care.

VYPE has partnered with Lethal Enforcer Soccer to provide the best soccer team rankings in the Greater Houston area. Every week, we will bring you a new set of Class 6A and 5A Boys and Girls Soccer Rankings. Check out the latest rankings below! CLASS 6A1- Seven Lakes2- Ridge Point3- The Woodlands4- Langham Creek5- Humble6- Cinco Ranch7- Dobie8- Klein Forest9- North Shore10- Bridgeland11- Klein Cain12- Jersey VillageCLASS 5A1- Kingwood Park2- Galena Park3- Paetow4- Friendswood5- Sharpstown6- Porter7- Magnolia West8- Wisdom9- Crosby10- Foster11- Goose Creek Memorial12- TerryCLASS 4A1- Brazosport2- Splendora3- Lumberton4- Livingston5- Royal6- Huffman7- East ChambersAd8- Columbia9- Bellville10- Scarborough11- Stafford12- Furr

GALENA PARK, Texas – The emotional strain from the coronavirus pandemic on educators has been overwhelming. Instead of telling the faculty and staff in Galena Park Independent School District what a great job they’ve done, the school board of trustees and superintendent decided to show them. As a token of their appreciation for their dedication and commitment during the pandemic, trustees approved the administration’s recommendation at Monday’s board meeting. Ad“It’s a great way to show folks that you love how much you care,” said Dr. John Moore, Galena Park ISD superintendent. We’ve had people say they are going to be able to have a great Valentine’s weekend.

Hightower heads way north to play Class 6A The Woodlands, while Lake Creek shocked Class 6A FB Travis last weekend. 3 Katy Paetow Panthers (2-0) DNP; Next Up KempnerNo. 4 Fort Bend Marshall Buffs (2-0) Defeated Galena Park 62-0; Next Up NorthsideNo. 9 Lake Creek (2-1) Defeated FB Travis 30-29; Up Next LegacyNo. 10 La Porte (2-1) Lost to Port Arthur Memorial; Next Up LeeOthers to Watch: Fulshear (3-0), Willowridge (2-0), FB Kempner

That's what North Shore vs Shadow Creek gave us on Friday night. 1) LOCKDOWN CORNER - Denver Harris is legit- As a sophomore last year, in the six playoff games for North Shore, Harris had four interceptions. 3) THE RING KING - Davis takes care of business- Was this Davis' cleanest game. #txhsfb @SimoneEli_TV @KPRC2RandyMc4th - 5:27North Shore - 38Shadow Creek - 21 pic.twitter.com/azq4i8JYhb — vypehouston (@vypehouston) September 26, 20204) WELCOME TO 6A - Shadow Creek battled well- Many will look at this score and think, well North Shore beat Shadow Creek by 17. Shadow Creek will be a team to watch this season and they get a BIG test next week playing Bridgeland.

We've seen the state championship rings. Now, Galena Park ISD AD Vivian Dancy is happy to unveil North Shore and Galena Park's new-and-improved field turf. VYPE dropped by the #Eastside school as the district stadium was given a face-lift, which will drastically lower the heat coming off the playing surface and have more "give" upon contact. Kudos to Dancy and the GPISD Board for being concerned about their students' safety.

GALENA PARK, Texas The city of Galena Park imposed a curfew Friday after Harris County moved to red alert on the coronavirus threat scale. City officials said the curfew will be effective Saturday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. after County Judge Lina Hidalgo upgraded the countys COVID-19 public threat level from significant to severe as the virus outbreak worsens. Lets remember that our collective fight against COVID-19 is one in which we mustnt underestimate. We must all do our part to ensure the protection of our family, friends, and fellow citizens of Galena Park. Stay safe and may God bless each and every one of you.