Galveston County News

Adrienne Viterna's emergency petition states that her former husband Christopher Dupuy planned to murder her and then flee from the country with their two small kids.

"There are many organizations that are providing services to this population in the outlying suburbs of southeast Harris County and in Galveston County," said Vanessa Ayala of BACODA.

As part of the City's hurricane preparation plan, the One Call Reaches All emergency notification system will be tested the evening before the Town Hall event.

Veterinarians, students and horse enthusiasts watch and photograph Dr. Ric Redden, center right, a veterinarian specializing in equine podiatry from Kentucky, assisted by Dr.

Training dates are June 11, June 13, June 18, June 20, June 25, June 27, July 09, July 11 from 6:30 - 9:30 PM, with a disaster drill simulation on July 20, 8am - noon at a location to be determined.

A Galveston County judge has been indicted on eight criminal counts charging him with abuse of office, including retaliation against the attorney representing the judge's wife in a divorce case.

A man arrested during a traffic stop in Southeast Texas has died after being found unconscious in his jail cell.

State officials say a very minor oil spill has led to tar balls washing up on more than 2 miles of Galveston beaches.

Jimmy Winfield Brossette of Sante Fe was arrested without incident on May 15, 2013 for Sex Offender Duty to register with Previous Conviction, according to Sheriff Henry Trochesset.

The Galveston County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday autopsy results on one of the men burned in the ExxonMobil fire last month were pending.

An ex-commercial sprinkler system installer in Southeast Texas has been charged with using his skills to steal and sell brass fire hose fittings.

Detective Johnson is no stranger to high standards and striving for excellence. She was awarded "Outstanding Cadet" in the Galveston Police Academy, and was awarded "Detective of the Year" in 2007.

Chemical tankers, container haulers, and residents' cars are among the thousands of vehicles sharing the roads in the Bayshore area.

"We are thrilled that this important service is now available online. We see many dogs and cats come through the Animal Resource Center that have clearly been cared for, but arrive here with no identification and no way to return them to their owner", said Amber Adams, Animal Services Manager.

Yaga's has been one of the most consistent fixtures on downtown Galveston's Strand for decades, and this year the restaurant is celebrating its 17th annual Yaga's Wild Game BBQ Cook-off by raising its millionth dollar for Galveston County Children's Charities.

National Prevention Week is May 12-18th, and GCCC is participating with an awareness campaign reminding everyone that choices matter.

KHOU 11 News Meteorologist Brooks Garner went to the National Weather Service office in League City to talk to the folks who track seasonal patterns, plus he got an inside preview on the upcoming hurricane season.

A Texas man who molested two of his girlfriend's children has been sentenced to 65 years in prison after rejecting a plea deal to serve 15 years behind bars.

The jury charged with sentencing courthouse shooter Bartholomew Granger has decided the Houston man deserves to die for a 2012 shooting rampage outside the Jefferson County Courthouse.

Bartholomew Granger testified in his own defense Monday. Granger, 42, is on trial in Galveston on a capital murder charge.