Icon of the Seas Set for Galveston Debut as Royal Caribbean Expands Texas Operations

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Icon of the Seas Set for Galveston Debut as Royal Caribbean Expands Texas Operations

Royal Caribbean will deploy its record-setting Icon of the Seas to Galveston in August 2027, along with two additional ships, which represents a significant boost for Texas’s busiest cruise port.

Parents’ Detention Near Galveston School Raises Concern Over Immigration Enforcement

Parents’ Detention Near Galveston School Raises Concern Over Immigration Enforcement

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Gulf Copper Expands Defense Work, to Build Navy Destroyer Components in Galveston and Port Arthur

Gulf Copper Expands Defense Work, to Build Navy Destroyer Components in Galveston and Port Arthur

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Texas A&M Galveston Tackles Maritime Hacking Threats with New AI-Powered Courses

Texas A&M Galveston Tackles Maritime Hacking Threats with New AI-Powered Courses

Texas Tourism, Fishing Groups Join Call for Crackdown on Plastic “Nurdles”

Texas Tourism, Fishing Groups Join Call for Crackdown on Plastic “Nurdles”

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Galveston Brewery Launches ‘Ghost Coast’ Lager as Island’s “Ghost Wolves” Drive Conservation Push

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Galveston Brewery Launches ‘Ghost Coast’ Lager as Island’s “Ghost Wolves” Drive Conservation Push

The launch party for Ghost Coast, a red lager named for the island’s so-called “ghost wolves,” drew scientists, filmmakers, and a large local turnout. The event highlighted recent genetic findings linking Galveston coyotes to the extinct red wolf and underscored growing community support for habitat conservation amid new development.

Veterans Recognized for Service at League City Civic Center Celebration

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Veterans Recognized for Service at League City Civic Center Celebration

League City celebrated its veterans with music, community, and heartfelt tributes on Tuesday at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center, featuring performances, a barbecue lunch, and a keynote speech by Marine veteran Brent Faust of the Operation Red Wings Foundation.

Paxton Takes Galveston ISD to Court for Delaying Ten Commandments Displays in Classrooms

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Paxton Takes Galveston ISD to Court for Delaying Ten Commandments Displays in Classrooms

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Friday against the Galveston Independent School District for not displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms as required by a new state law, Senate Bill 10. A federal court is currently challenging the law on constitutional grounds.

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Paxton Takes Galveston ISD to Court for Delaying Ten Commandments Displays in Classrooms

Paxton Takes Galveston ISD to Court for Delaying Ten Commandments Displays in Classrooms

Wight Diamonds Brings Custom Jewelry and Design Expertise to League City

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Wight Diamonds Brings Custom Jewelry and Design Expertise to League City

Paxton Seeks to Block Tylenol Maker’s Dividend, Citing Risks to Texas Lawsuit Recovery

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Paxton Seeks to Block Tylenol Maker’s Dividend, Citing Risks to Texas Lawsuit Recovery

Galveston Man Charged with Murder After Weekend Shooting Death

Galveston Man Charged with Murder After Weekend Shooting Death

Galveston Gears Up for Lone Star Rally, Welcoming Half a Million Bikers

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Galveston Gears Up for Lone Star Rally, Welcoming Half a Million Bikers

Rex Bell, Folk Music Icon and Keeper of Galveston’s Old Quarter Spirit, Dies at 81

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Rex Bell, Folk Music Icon and Keeper of Galveston’s Old Quarter Spirit, Dies at 81

Cleanup Efforts Continue Post Galveston Ship Channel Oil Spill

Cleanup Efforts Continue Post Galveston Ship Channel Oil Spill

UTMB Galveston Signs Lab Services Agreement with Aspira Women’s Health

Health and Wellness

UTMB Galveston Signs Lab Services Agreement with Aspira Women’s Health

California and Texas Surf Communities Unite for Galveston Museum Gala

Arts and Culture

California and Texas Surf Communities Unite for Galveston Museum Gala

Winn-Dixie Marks 100th Year With Major Rebranding, Store Closures Across Gulf Coast

Business and Economy

Winn-Dixie Marks 100th Year With Major Rebranding, Store Closures Across Gulf Coast

Galveston ISD Delays Ten Commandments Displays Amid Legal Battle

Arts and Culture

Galveston ISD Delays Ten Commandments Displays Amid Legal Battle

Galveston Considers Merging Police Dispatch with County Sheriff’s Office

Galveston Considers Merging Police Dispatch with County Sheriff’s Office

Galveston Gears Up for Lone Star Rally, Welcoming Half a Million Bikers

Arts and Culture

Galveston Gears Up for Lone Star Rally, Welcoming Half a Million Bikers

Rex Bell, Folk Music Icon and Keeper of Galveston’s Old Quarter Spirit, Dies at 81

Arts and Culture

Rex Bell, Folk Music Icon and Keeper of Galveston’s Old Quarter Spirit, Dies at 81

Cleanup Efforts Continue Post Galveston Ship Channel Oil Spill

Cleanup Efforts Continue Post Galveston Ship Channel Oil Spill

UTMB Galveston Signs Lab Services Agreement with Aspira Women’s Health

Health and Wellness

UTMB Galveston Signs Lab Services Agreement with Aspira Women’s Health

California and Texas Surf Communities Unite for Galveston Museum Gala

Arts and Culture

California and Texas Surf Communities Unite for Galveston Museum Gala

Winn-Dixie Marks 100th Year With Major Rebranding, Store Closures Across Gulf Coast

Business and Economy

Winn-Dixie Marks 100th Year With Major Rebranding, Store Closures Across Gulf Coast

Galveston ISD Delays Ten Commandments Displays Amid Legal Battle

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Galveston ISD Delays Ten Commandments Displays Amid Legal Battle

Galveston Considers Merging Police Dispatch with County Sheriff’s Office

Galveston Considers Merging Police Dispatch with County Sheriff’s Office

League City Council Advances ‘Unreasonable Noise’ Ban, Keeps Animal Clause

Politics and Government

League City Council Advances ‘Unreasonable Noise’ Ban, Keeps Animal Clause

From Seawall Strolls to Sausage and Song: Galveston Gears Up for Island Oktoberfest

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From Seawall Strolls to Sausage and Song: Galveston Gears Up for Island Oktoberfest

ARM Energy Advances $2.3B LNG Pipeline for Southeast Texas

Business and Economy

ARM Energy Advances $2.3B LNG Pipeline for Southeast Texas

Carnival Marks 25 Years of Sailing from Galveston with Celebration Aboard Jubilee

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Carnival Marks 25 Years of Sailing from Galveston with Celebration Aboard Jubilee