Regional Teamwork Doused Dangerous Fire

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 8/8 9:03A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Photo ©2026 Robert Mihovil, Mihovil Photography Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire on Wednesday night in Galveston along the Wharf. The fire...

Ashland Specialty Chemicals Workers Ratify New Contract; End 42-Day Strike

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 8/8 8:57A Publisher

TEXAS CITY, Texas – On Tuesday, the Texas City Metal Trades Council announced that the union has reached a new agreement with Ashland Specialty Chemicals, ending their 42-day Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike. “Our Texas City Metal Trades...

Help Us Clear the Shelter!

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 8/8 8:42A Publisher

Our $5 adoption event is happening right now, and every single adoption opens up a kennel for another animal in need. Whether you re looking for a couch potato, a hiking buddy, or a playful kitty, your new best friend is waiting! Stop by the...

Fishing Forecast

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 8/8 8:29A Publisher

Bolivar FAIR. 65 degrees. Fishing has been hit-or-miss with few reports due to the high winds. Trout and redfish can be caught wading the pockets and around structures. Trinity Bay GOOD. 65 degrees. An influx of freshwater from recent rains...

22-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with SUV in West Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:45A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas. A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday evening after crashing into an SUV at an intersection in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. on August...

Elderly Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Minivan at Southwest Houston Gas Station

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:41A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 72-year-old man died after being struck by a minivan in the parking lot of a southwest Houston gas station, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 10:40 a.m. on Friday, July 31, in...

Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Car on Main Street in Central Southwest Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:34A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas. A 61-year-old motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing on Main Street in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The fatal crash occurred at approximately...

21-Year-Old Woman Killed After Speeding Crash Into Utility Pole in West Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:31A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 21-year-old woman was killed after losing control of her car and crashing into a utility pole in West Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The crash occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, in the...

Man Wanted After Deadly Chase, Kidnapping and Fatal Shooting in Northwest Houston

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:24A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas Harris County Sheriff s Office homicide detectives are searching for a man accused of killing his girlfriend s brother following a violent series of events that began with a domestic disturbance and ended in a fatal shooting and...

Man Accused of Running Over Girlfriend with Pickup Truck Arrested in Harris County

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:21A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 24-year-old Arkansas man has been arrested after investigators say he intentionally struck his 18-year-old girlfriend with a pickup truck following an argument in north Harris County, leaving her hospitalized in critical...

Harris County Man Charged with Murder After Fentanyl Delivery Killed Teen

Texas Herald News 8/5 9:15A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A Harris County man has been arrested and charged with murder after investigators alleged he supplied fentanyl that caused the death of an 18-year-old and the overdose of a second teenager. According to the Harris County...

Texas Attorney General’s Cold Case Unit Solves 14-Year-Old Toddler Homicide, Arrests Suspect

Texas Herald News 8/3 10:46A Amalia Weigandt

AUSTIN, Texas A 14-year-old child homicide investigation has been revived with the arrest of a man accused of killing a 16-month-old boy after a collaborative effort between the Texas Attorney General s Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit and the...

Two Men Arrested After Bank Jugging Theft, Chase Across Fort Bend County

Texas Herald News 7/30 9:09A Amalia Weigandt

ROSENBERG, Texas Two men were arrested Wednesday after police say they stole approximately $10,000 from a victim in a bank jugging incident, then led officers on a vehicle pursuit before attempting to hide in a nearby neighborhood. The Rosenberg...

Woman Found Dead With Partially Burned Body Along Gulf Freeway in Houston

Texas Herald News 7/30 5:55A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas Houston police are investigating the death of a woman whose partially burned body was discovered Wednesday morning along the Gulf Freeway. Officers with the Houston Police Department responded at about 9 a.m. July 29 to the 8100...

Houston Man Faces Second Murder Charge in Deadly Midtown Nightclub Shooting

Texas Herald News 7/30 5:54A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas An 18-year-old Houston man already facing murder charges in a separate 2025 homicide has now been charged in the fatal shooting of a man outside a Midtown nightclub that also left two others wounded. Jefferson Adonay...