Storms, Flooding Threaten Texas as Cold Front Pushes South Over Labor Day Weekend

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Storms, Flooding Threaten Texas as Cold Front Pushes South Over Labor Day Weekend

Texans may want backup plans for outdoor Labor Day activities as storms, flash flooding, and a sluggish cold front bring unsettled weather across the state.

Politics and Government

League City Council Advances $194.5 Budget, Keeps Same Tax Rate .

League City Council Advances $194.5 Budget, Keeps Same Tax Rate .

Arts and Culture

From Seawall Walks to Fresh Oysters: Why Galveston Remains a Top Coastal Escape

From Seawall Walks to Fresh Oysters: Why Galveston Remains a Top Coastal Escape

Rare Clear Waters Dazzle Galveston Beachgoers

Rare Clear Waters Dazzle Galveston Beachgoers

Alligator Spotted Near Galveston’s East Beach Enjoying a ‘Spa Day’

Alligator Spotted Near Galveston’s East Beach Enjoying a ‘Spa Day’

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Houston to Host Texas’s First Navy Fleet Week in November

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Houston to Host Texas’s First Navy Fleet Week in November

Houston will become the first Texas city to host Navy Fleet Week this fall, a weeklong celebration of U.S. sea services that will feature naval ships, air shows, demonstrations, and community events from Nov. 5-12

Analysts Warn of Possible Downturn as Texas Oilfield Employment Falls

Business and Economy

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Analysts Warn of Possible Downturn as Texas Oilfield Employment Falls

As crude prices hovered at break-even levels and global production remained strong, the number of jobs in the upstream oil and gas industry in Texas decreased by about 3,000 during June and July.

Houston-Galveston Region Gets $4M Federal Grant to Improve Road Safety

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Houston-Galveston Region Gets $4M Federal Grant to Improve Road Safety

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) has received a $4 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to develop and implement new road safety initiatives. The funding is part of a broader effort to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries in the region, particularly among pedestrians and cyclists. The grant will support the creation of "Safety Action Plans" in collaboration with various local agencies and cities.

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Houston-Galveston Region Gets $4M Federal Grant to Improve Road Safety

Houston-Galveston Region Gets $4M Federal Grant to Improve Road Safety

Margaritaville Resort Planned for Alabama Beaches, Buffett’s Hometown Roots

Business and Economy

Margaritaville Resort Planned for Alabama Beaches, Buffett’s Hometown Roots

Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival to Host Awards Gala Sept. 20 in Seabrook

Arts and Culture

Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival to Host Awards Gala Sept. 20 in Seabrook

Galveston’s Rare Blue Waters Spark Curiosity—But Scientists Say It’s Safe

Galveston’s Rare Blue Waters Spark Curiosity—But Scientists Say It’s Safe

Old Quarter Songwriter Festival Lineup Announced for Galveston

Arts and Culture

Old Quarter Songwriter Festival Lineup Announced for Galveston

As School Year Begins, DPS Reminds Drivers: Slow Down and Stay Off Phones

As School Year Begins, DPS Reminds Drivers: Slow Down and Stay Off Phones

Sun Returns to Houston Galveston Area, But Air Quality Alert and Heat Persist

Sun Returns to Houston Galveston Area, But Air Quality Alert and Heat Persist

League City Eyes Massive Entertainment Hub—but Not Without Replacing Beloved Sportsplex

Real Estate and Development

League City Eyes Massive Entertainment Hub—but Not Without Replacing Beloved Sportsplex

Carnival Cruise Death Prompts Scrutiny of Onboard Morgue Protocols

Carnival Cruise Death Prompts Scrutiny of Onboard Morgue Protocols

Investigation Ongoing After Customer Reports Double Charge for Parking

Investigation Ongoing After Customer Reports Double Charge for Parking

Galveston/Houston CBP Seizes Over 400 Guns Smuggled in Shipping Containers to Central America

Politics and Government

Galveston/Houston CBP Seizes Over 400 Guns Smuggled in Shipping Containers to Central America

Clear Creek ISD to Continue SRO Partnership with Galveston County in New 3-Year Deal

Arts and Culture

Clear Creek ISD to Continue SRO Partnership with Galveston County in New 3-Year Deal

Old Quarter Songwriter Festival Lineup Announced for Galveston

Arts and Culture

Old Quarter Songwriter Festival Lineup Announced for Galveston

As School Year Begins, DPS Reminds Drivers: Slow Down and Stay Off Phones

As School Year Begins, DPS Reminds Drivers: Slow Down and Stay Off Phones

Sun Returns to Houston Galveston Area, But Air Quality Alert and Heat Persist

Sun Returns to Houston Galveston Area, But Air Quality Alert and Heat Persist

League City Eyes Massive Entertainment Hub—but Not Without Replacing Beloved Sportsplex

Real Estate and Development

League City Eyes Massive Entertainment Hub—but Not Without Replacing Beloved Sportsplex

Carnival Cruise Death Prompts Scrutiny of Onboard Morgue Protocols

Carnival Cruise Death Prompts Scrutiny of Onboard Morgue Protocols

Investigation Ongoing After Customer Reports Double Charge for Parking

Investigation Ongoing After Customer Reports Double Charge for Parking

Galveston/Houston CBP Seizes Over 400 Guns Smuggled in Shipping Containers to Central America

Politics and Government

Galveston/Houston CBP Seizes Over 400 Guns Smuggled in Shipping Containers to Central America

Clear Creek ISD to Continue SRO Partnership with Galveston County in New 3-Year Deal

Arts and Culture

Clear Creek ISD to Continue SRO Partnership with Galveston County in New 3-Year Deal

Electric Blue Surprise: Mysterious Marine Creatures Washing Up on Texas Beaches

Electric Blue Surprise: Mysterious Marine Creatures Washing Up on Texas Beaches

Shark Hotspot: Galveston Bay Home to Diverse Marine Predators

Shark Hotspot: Galveston Bay Home to Diverse Marine Predators

Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski Enters 2026 Attorney General Race

Politics and Government

Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski Enters 2026 Attorney General Race

Search Intensifies for Missing League City Woman Last Seen Leaving Work

Search Intensifies for Missing League City Woman Last Seen Leaving Work