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Local Weather
Rainy Halloween Weekend
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Friday and Saturday, with Halloween starting rainy but clearing by evening. Sunday will be pleasant and dry, with more rain forecasted early next week.
Mild Week With Slight Rain Chances, And A First Look At Halloween
This week will feature mostly sunny skies with highs around 80 and lows in the mid-60s. Rain chances increase midweek, with Halloween looking mostly sunny but a slight chance of…
Human Interest
Nonprofit teams up with Amish and Mennonite Communities for disaster relief
4B Disaster Response Network is teaming up with Mennonite Disaster Service to build new homes for those who lost them due different natural and man-made disasters, bringing in the help…
Moody Gardens Mourns Sea Lion Sam After Unexpected Death
Moody Gardens in Galveston mourns the unexpected loss of Sam, a ten-year-old sea lion, who died on October 6 during scheduled medical testing after showing concerning behavioral changes.
Pet of the Week
Adopted: Meet Catzilla!
Catzilla is a friendly and goofy cat eager to bring joy and laughter to a loving home. He enjoys cuddling, silly antics, and is available for adoption in League City,…
Pet of The Week: Meet Sam!
Sam is an affectionate, adventurous dog who loves walks, car rides, and treats. He’s friendly with other dogs and ready to find a loving home at the League City Animal…
7 Investigates & Action 7
Behind the Kitchen Door: Restaurant Reports for September 2026
Health inspectors in Galveston County identified food safety violations at four establishments, including improper storage, temperature control issues, and sanitation concerns, highlighting risks of contamination and foodborne illness.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Restaurant Reports for August 2026
August inspections found roaches, unsafe food temperatures and contamination concerns at four Galveston County establishments, while one Texas City buffet was closed pending corrective action and regulatory approval to reopen.
Water restored at Galveston apartment complex after sewage overflow prompted shutoff
Galveston restored water to Sandpiper Cove after temporary plumbing repairs Wednesday night, following a city-ordered shutoff prompted by sewage overflowing into streets and a stormwater system draining to Galveston Bay.
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