The city council Wednesday approved two highly controversial beach access plan amendments, but heeded a wave of opposition ...

The Southern Nevada Health District approved Monday lifeguard plans submitted by the Las Vegas Athletic Club, opening the door for the hiring of certified lifeguards at six locations—so far.

A man accused of killing an off-duty Precinct 4 constable’s deputy sleepily went before a judge Monday following his return ...

Galveston County confirms first human West Nile virus case of the year, prompting increased mosquito control efforts.

The Galveston County Health District announced Friday that the first human case of West Nile virus in the county this year ...

Galveston County health officials have asked mosquito control teams to start spraying and trapping efforts in the patient's ...

The Galveston County Health District on Friday confirmed a positive case of West Nile virus involving a county resident. The patient Friday afternoon was at a local hospital and showing signs of ...

A Japanese court has ruled that an 88-year-old former boxer was not guilty in a retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder case, ...

Incumbent Republican Brian Babin and Democrat Dayna Steele will both appear on the ballot on Nov. 5 for the race.

Travis James Mullis was sentenced to death in 2011 for killing his 3-month-old son in Galveston. He is set to become the ...

Texas is set to execute Travis James Mullis on Tuesday, a Brazoria County man who sexually assaulted, strangled and stomped ...