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Galena Park

City short on cash needed for storm water upgrades: Galena Park mayor

  • Jul 9

2 linked to 19-year-old's death in Galena Park arrested, HCSO says

  • May 8

1 dead, 2 injured after shooting at Galena Park basketball court: HCSO

  • Mar 31
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New NRG natural gas facility coming to NE Houston, Abbott says

  • Feb 17

Mom charged with murder after her child dies from being in hot car

  • Oct 20, 2025

No arrest or charges after 9-year-old dies in hot vehicle, HCSO says

  • Jul 2, 2025

9-year-old dies after being left in hot car in Galena Park area: HCSO

  • Jul 2, 2025

Armed suspect approaches Galena Park student walking home: Officials

  • May 21, 2025

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Dance coach accused of sexually assaulting student, per court documents

  • Sep 10
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Galena Park mayor says city is short of cash needed for storm water upgrades

  • Jul 9
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19-year-old killed, 2 critically injured after shooting at Galena Park basketball court, HCSO says

  • Mar 31
2:07

Mother charged with murder after child dies in hot car during mom's 8-hour work shift, docs say

  • Oct 19, 2025
1:45

No arrest or charges after 9-year-old girl dies in hot vehicle, Harris County Sheriff's Office says

  • Jul 2, 2025
2:22

Mom detained after 9-year-old girl dies from being left in hot car in Galena Park area, HCSO says

  • Jul 1, 2025
2:35

CenterPoint Energy asks Galena Park ISD to reduce power, district says

  • Sep 25, 2024
17:51

Galena Park chemical plant fire left 3 contractors injured with varying degree burns, officials say

  • Apr 19, 2024

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Galena Park ISD turns off A/C as part of CenterPoint's incentive program to reduce power

Galena Park ISD sent a message to parents on Tuesday, saying the district is participating in CenterPoint Energy's request to help prevent rolling blackouts by turning off the air conditioning.

  • Sep 25, 2024

Contractors injured with varying degree burns in chemical fire released from hospital, officials say

Kinder Morgan said the victims were third-party contractors, and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said they sustained varying first through third-degree burns

  • Apr 20, 2024

Galena Park chemical plant fire left 3 contractors injured with varying degree burns, officials say

During a 2020 safety inspection, the Galena Park facility was given four citations for "serious" violations. Two citations were deleted after an informal settlement and their initial $42,000 fine dropped to $19,000.

  • Apr 19, 2024

Officials arrest man accused of shooting Galena Park HS cheerleader at park 28 years ago

Nineteen-year-old Kristie Martin was shot in Terrace Park just days before Christmas 28 years ago, and police closed the case. But recently, FBI Houston announced the arrest of a suspect found in Mexico City.

  • Dec 15, 2023

Galena Park ISD special education teacher accused of assaulting 5-year-old student, out on $100 bond

Investigators said the teacher was caught on camera grabbing the boy by his neck, shirt, and arm, as well as striking him with a ruler. But the teacher claims she did not do that.

  • Jul 13, 2023