Galveston's Historic Commodore Hotel Sold Again, Reopening Slated for 2026

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Austen Altenwerth

Galveston's Historic Commodore Hotel Sold Again, Reopening Slated for 2026

The Commodore on the Beach, one of Galveston's few remaining vintage Seawall hotels, has changed hands again. Purchased by Good Bull Investments, the 92-room hotel is set to resume renovations and reopen by February 2026.

Post Office in Galveston Evacuated After Threat; No Explosives Found

Post Office in Galveston Evacuated After Threat; No Explosives Found

Trump Says Qatar Jet Gift Is Legal, Critics Say It’s the Most Expensive Foreign Gift in U.S. History

Trump Says Qatar Jet Gift Is Legal, Critics Say It’s the Most Expensive Foreign Gift in U.S. History

Real Estate and Development

Galveston Becomes Houston’s Biggest Buyer’s Market Amid Airbnb Sell-Off

Galveston Becomes Houston’s Biggest Buyer’s Market Amid Airbnb Sell-Off

Galveston Gears Up to Battle Deadly Rip Currents Ahead of Summer

Galveston Gears Up to Battle Deadly Rip Currents Ahead of Summer

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New Texas Surf Museum Rides the Wave of Coastal History in Galveston

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New Texas Surf Museum Rides the Wave of Coastal History in Galveston

Galveston's new Texas Surf Museum celebrates the state's unique surfing history. It features vintage boards, surfer lore, and the story of lifeguard hero LeRoy Colombo.

Port of Galveston Seeks Congressional Help for Crucial Dredging Funds

Politics and Government

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Port of Galveston Seeks Congressional Help for Crucial Dredging Funds

With its 200th anniversary approaching, the Port of Galveston is lobbying for $39 million in federal funds to dredge its shipping channel. Officials are optimistic after a visit from a key congressional leader.

Coast Guard Responds to Ongoing Oil, Gas Leak in Gulf of Mexico

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Coast Guard Responds to Ongoing Oil, Gas Leak in Gulf of Mexico

An 82-year-old well in the Gulf of Mexico has been leaking oil and gas for over a week. The U.S. Coast Guard, now leading the cleanup, has deployed over 15,000 feet of boom and recovered more than 50,000 gallons of oil-water mixture.

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Coast Guard Responds to Ongoing Oil, Gas Leak in Gulf of Mexico

Coast Guard Responds to Ongoing Oil, Gas Leak in Gulf of Mexico

Voters Greenlight Flood and Road Projects in Galveston County, Deny Juvenile Center Expansion

Voters Greenlight Flood and Road Projects in Galveston County, Deny Juvenile Center Expansion

Corpus Christi’s Bid for Bass Pro Shops Stirs Tension Among Local Tackle Shops

Business and Economy

Corpus Christi’s Bid for Bass Pro Shops Stirs Tension Among Local Tackle Shops

Texas House Greenlights Ambitious Dementia Research Initiative Amid Funding Uncertainty

Politics and Government

Texas House Greenlights Ambitious Dementia Research Initiative Amid Funding Uncertainty

Easter Weekend Weather: Warm Start, Rip Currents & Stormy Finish for the Gulf Coast

Easter Weekend Weather: Warm Start, Rip Currents & Stormy Finish for the Gulf Coast

Omasha Brantley Named Head Coach at Galveston Ball Football Program

Omasha Brantley Named Head Coach at Galveston Ball Football Program

"Operation Double Down" Leads to 45 Arrests in Houston Gambling Crackdown

"Operation Double Down" Leads to 45 Arrests in Houston Gambling Crackdown

Massive Houston Sting Uncovers $22M Gambling Ring in Record-Breaking Bust

Massive Houston Sting Uncovers $22M Gambling Ring in Record-Breaking Bust

Anthony Paul Griffin Explores Galveston’s Untold History in The Water Cries

Arts and Culture

Anthony Paul Griffin Explores Galveston’s Untold History in The Water Cries

Pillo’s Mexican Grill Opens in League City, Serving Authentic Mexican Cuisine

Food and Dining

Pillo’s Mexican Grill Opens in League City, Serving Authentic Mexican Cuisine

Two Teens Arrested for Capital Murder in Galveston County Woman’s Death

Two Teens Arrested for Capital Murder in Galveston County Woman’s Death

Galveston’s Jamaica Beach Eyes Dune Repair Following Hurricane Devastation

Galveston’s Jamaica Beach Eyes Dune Repair Following Hurricane Devastation

Easter Weekend Weather: Warm Start, Rip Currents & Stormy Finish for the Gulf Coast

Easter Weekend Weather: Warm Start, Rip Currents & Stormy Finish for the Gulf Coast

Omasha Brantley Named Head Coach at Galveston Ball Football Program

Omasha Brantley Named Head Coach at Galveston Ball Football Program

"Operation Double Down" Leads to 45 Arrests in Houston Gambling Crackdown

"Operation Double Down" Leads to 45 Arrests in Houston Gambling Crackdown

Massive Houston Sting Uncovers $22M Gambling Ring in Record-Breaking Bust

Massive Houston Sting Uncovers $22M Gambling Ring in Record-Breaking Bust

Anthony Paul Griffin Explores Galveston’s Untold History in The Water Cries

Arts and Culture

Anthony Paul Griffin Explores Galveston’s Untold History in The Water Cries

Pillo’s Mexican Grill Opens in League City, Serving Authentic Mexican Cuisine

Food and Dining

Pillo’s Mexican Grill Opens in League City, Serving Authentic Mexican Cuisine

Two Teens Arrested for Capital Murder in Galveston County Woman’s Death

Two Teens Arrested for Capital Murder in Galveston County Woman’s Death

Galveston’s Jamaica Beach Eyes Dune Repair Following Hurricane Devastation

Galveston’s Jamaica Beach Eyes Dune Repair Following Hurricane Devastation

Christmas Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Houston, Galveston, and Texas Gulf Coast

Christmas Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Houston, Galveston, and Texas Gulf Coast

La Marque Community Plans Protest Over Photo of Officer in 2020 Fatal Shooting

La Marque Community Plans Protest Over Photo of Officer in 2020 Fatal Shooting

Galveston on Course to Become Top 3 U.S. Cruise Port by 2025

Business and Economy

Galveston on Course to Become Top 3 U.S. Cruise Port by 2025

Luxury Yacht Collides with Cruise Ship in Bahamas Port

Business and Economy

Luxury Yacht Collides with Cruise Ship in Bahamas Port