Congressman Slams NOAA Over Delayed Repairs to Galveston Weather Tower

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Fabian Medhurst

Congressman Slams NOAA Over Delayed Repairs to Galveston Weather Tower

Months into hurricane season, Galveston-area residents remain without a key weather alert system after a March fire. Congressman Randy Weber is demanding answers, accusing NOAA of a sluggish response.

Galveston Park Board Employee Accused of Pocketing Extra Parking Fees

Galveston Park Board Employee Accused of Pocketing Extra Parking Fees

FBI Investigates Death and Separate Assault Allegation Aboard Carnival Cruise Ships Out of Galveston

FBI Investigates Death and Separate Assault Allegation Aboard Carnival Cruise Ships Out of Galveston

Passenger Identified in Death Aboard Carnival Dream; FBI, Coast Guard Investigating

Passenger Identified in Death Aboard Carnival Dream; FBI, Coast Guard Investigating

Federal Agencies Probe Mid-Cruise Incident; Carnival Denies "Suspicious Death" Claims

Federal Agencies Probe Mid-Cruise Incident; Carnival Denies "Suspicious Death" Claims

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Carnival Cruise Death Prompts Scrutiny of Onboard Morgue Protocols

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Carnival Cruise Death Prompts Scrutiny of Onboard Morgue Protocols

The death of a Texas man aboard a Carnival cruise ship has sparked curiosity and concern over how cruise lines manage passenger deaths. While rare, such incidents reveal the complex protocols in place, from FBI involvement to mortuary logistics onboard.

Investigation Ongoing After Customer Reports Double Charge for Parking

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Investigation Ongoing After Customer Reports Double Charge for Parking

Authorities in Galveston are investigating an incident involving a gate attendant at Stewart Beach who allegedly used a personal device to charge a beachgoer twice for parking improperly. The 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with misdemeanor theft.

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

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

CBP officers at the Port of Houston/Galveston have intercepted over 400 firearms, thousands of gun parts, and tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition over two years, stopping shipments primarily headed for Honduras that could have fueled violence and instability in Central America.

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

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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

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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

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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

After Deadly Central Texas Floods, Trump Pledges Federal Support and Praises First Responders

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After Deadly Central Texas Floods, Trump Pledges Federal Support and Praises First Responders

League City Approves $265K Boost to Water Meter Upgrade Project

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League City Approves $265K Boost to Water Meter Upgrade Project

Texas Girls’ Camp Issues Urgent Plea as 20 Children Missing in Kerr County Floods

Texas Girls’ Camp Issues Urgent Plea as 20 Children Missing in Kerr County Floods

Dramatic Rescue at Sea: Dad and Daughter Pulled from Ocean After Fall from Disney Dream

Dramatic Rescue at Sea: Dad and Daughter Pulled from Ocean After Fall from Disney Dream

Galveston, Port Arthur Shipyards Poised for $1B Davie Expansion, 4,000 Jobs

Business and Economy

Galveston, Port Arthur Shipyards Poised for $1B Davie Expansion, 4,000 Jobs

TV Stars Michael and Ashley Cordray Launch Local Dogs, a New Hot Dog Spot in Galveston

Food and Dining

TV Stars Michael and Ashley Cordray Launch Local Dogs, a New Hot Dog Spot in Galveston

Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski Enters 2026 Attorney General Race

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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

After Deadly Central Texas Floods, Trump Pledges Federal Support and Praises First Responders

Politics and Government

After Deadly Central Texas Floods, Trump Pledges Federal Support and Praises First Responders

League City Approves $265K Boost to Water Meter Upgrade Project

Politics and Government

League City Approves $265K Boost to Water Meter Upgrade Project

Texas Girls’ Camp Issues Urgent Plea as 20 Children Missing in Kerr County Floods

Texas Girls’ Camp Issues Urgent Plea as 20 Children Missing in Kerr County Floods

Dramatic Rescue at Sea: Dad and Daughter Pulled from Ocean After Fall from Disney Dream

Dramatic Rescue at Sea: Dad and Daughter Pulled from Ocean After Fall from Disney Dream

Galveston, Port Arthur Shipyards Poised for $1B Davie Expansion, 4,000 Jobs

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Galveston, Port Arthur Shipyards Poised for $1B Davie Expansion, 4,000 Jobs

TV Stars Michael and Ashley Cordray Launch Local Dogs, a New Hot Dog Spot in Galveston

Food and Dining

TV Stars Michael and Ashley Cordray Launch Local Dogs, a New Hot Dog Spot in Galveston

Juneteenth Faces New Challenges Amid Shifting Political Climate

Juneteenth Faces New Challenges Amid Shifting Political Climate

Texans Now Need Nearly $91K to Live Comfortably, Study Finds

Texans Now Need Nearly $91K to Live Comfortably, Study Finds

Houston Law Enforcement on High Alert Amid National Protest Wave

Houston Law Enforcement on High Alert Amid National Protest Wave

Texas Dream Act Struck Down After 25 Years, Ending In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

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Texas Dream Act Struck Down After 25 Years, Ending In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students