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There was a fatal shooting at this year's 'Jeep Week' event on Texas Gulf Coast. Here's what to know
A popular event drew tens of thousands of visitors over the weekend to Texas Gulf Coast beaches, where a fatal shooting erupted and nearly 300 people were arrested, authorities said Monday.Three separate shootings were reported Saturday on the Bolivar Peninsula during the annual “Jeep Week” event, including one that left one person dead and two others injured, according to Galveston County Sheriff's Office Maj. Ray Nolen.Here are some things to know about the event this year. WHAT HAPPENED ON SATURDAY? ...
Galveston's Jeep Weekend Marred by Shootings with 1 Dead, 2 Injured, Suspect in Custody Amidst Spiraling Violence
The popular Jeep Weekend in Galveston County was marred by violence after three people were shot within a one and a half hour period, leaving one dead, officials reported Sunday. According to FOX 26 Houston, the location where the shootings took place remains unclear at this time. During the chaotic...
Man aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ship near Galveston medevaced by Coast Guard
HOUSTON, Texas — The Coast Guard medavaced an 85-year-old man from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship on Sunday night. The ship was 24 miles off Galveston, Texas when the Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders were requested at 6:30 p.m. Crew members on the Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas...
Best Restaurants in Galveston – Top 40 Places to Eat Seafood, Mexican Dishes, and More!
Set sail for a flavor odyssey on Galveston Island, Texas, where the salty breeze mingles with the aroma of culinary delights. Craving a classic American experience? Huli Huli Hut’s lively atmosphere and beach vibes are perfect for a casual meal, with live music on weekends to complete the island experience.
Texas bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island reopened after barge collision
HOUSTON (AP) — A bridge near Galveston, Texas, that was damaged last week when a barge carrying fuel broke free from a tugboat has reopened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic after safety inspections deemed it safe, officials said. The barge crashed into a pillar supporting the Pelican Island Causeway...
Power Fit Eats opens in Webster
Power Fit Eats opened up its fourth retail store in the Greater Houston area, with its newest location coming to Webster, according to the business’s social media page. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Power Fit Eats opened up a new retail location in Webster, which marked its fourth retail store in...
Louisiana couple arrested in Texas after traffic accident revealed tortured teen
A Terrebonne Parish teen was ruthlessly burned by her mother after she told her mother how her mother's fiance sexually abused her. The fiance later shot her on two separate occasions. They were caught with the tortured teen in Texas, denying her medical treatment. Terrence Washington and Latonya Harris were found to have the abused 15-year-old in their car when they wrecked it in Baytown Texas. The traffic stop by Baytown Police led to the grisly discovery...
Work on FM 518 in Pearland still a couple years away as work is in design phase
Work along FM 518 in Pearland is coming, but officials said it’ll be likely a couple more years before construction begins. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Work along FM 518 in Pearland is coming, but officials said it’ll be likely a couple more years before construction begins. Construction along FM...
Santa Fe High School memorial approved after six years
HOUSTON - After six years, a memorial will be built at Santa Fe High School to honor the 10 people killed on the campus on May 18, 2018. The agreement between the Santa Fe 10 Foundation and the school district was announced on Saturday ahead of the annual Run In Remembrance 5K run that raises funds for the memorial. Despite initial resistance from the school board, a definitive location has now been secured to honor the victims.
Janel Prator, Entrepreneur Whose Banana Pudding Spot Was Reviewed By Keith Lee Expands Menu
Janel Prator, the Founder and CEO of The Puddery, a Black-owned dessert shop in Pearland, Texas, has seen her business soar after a glowing review from food critic Keith Lee. Lee’s TikTok review, which described The Puddery’s banana pudding as the best in the world, amassed over 27 million views, propelling the business to new heights.
Pearland transfers management of small-businesses assistance program to chamber
Pearland City Council voted to provide the Pearland Chamber of Commerce with hundreds of thousands of dollars of city funds to manage the Pearland Innovation Hub, which supports small businesses in Pearland. (Community Impact staff) Pearland City Council voted to provide the Pearland Chamber of Commerce with hundreds of thousands...
Unhealthy air quality levels expected across southeast Texas
HOUSTON — With abundant sunshine and warm and humid temperatures, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone Action Day for Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas for Sunday. The atmosphere will be favorable for producing unhealthy levels of ozone pollution. People with respiratory health issues should limit...
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