U.S.-seized tanker arrives near Galveston amid tensions

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Joshua Hopkins

U.S.-seized tanker arrives near Galveston amid tensions

A massive oil tanker seized by the U.S. forces off Venezuela has arrived near Galveston, becoming a visible symbol of escalating tensions between Washington and the Maduro government as federal authorities broaden their enforcement actions.

Fog shrouds the Galveston plane crash that killed five

Fog shrouds the Galveston plane crash that killed five

Eastern Gulf drilling faces growing political pushback

Eastern Gulf drilling faces growing political pushback

Crashes surge at I-45 and FM 646 as holiday traffic increases in League City

Crashes surge at I-45 and FM 646 as holiday traffic increases in League City

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Texas troubadour Joe Ely, voice of the open road, dies at 78

Texas troubadour Joe Ely, voice of the open road, dies at 78

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Warrant issued in alleged fake doctor surgery case

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Warrant issued in alleged fake doctor surgery case

Houston police are searching for a man accused of posing as a licensed doctor and disfiguring a woman during multiple surgical procedures. Investigators say the suspect practiced medicine without a license, causing severe injuries that required corrective surgeries.

Galveston to Barcelona adults-only cruise joins Carnival lineup

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Galveston to Barcelona adults-only cruise joins Carnival lineup

Carnival Cruise Line has added several adults-only cruises to its schedule, including a 15-day transatlantic sailing from Galveston to Barcelona, as the company expands kid-free options that proved popular in earlier test runs.

Historic Medical Arts Building set for hotel revival in downtown Galveston

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Historic Medical Arts Building set for hotel revival in downtown Galveston

A long-empty office tower in downtown Galveston is slated for redevelopment into a 120-room boutique hotel, with construction expected to begin in early 2026 after city permit approvals.

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Historic Medical Arts Building set for hotel revival in downtown Galveston

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Historic Medical Arts Building set for hotel revival in downtown Galveston

Allegiant Boosts Gulf Shores flights with New Nonstop Routes

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Allegiant Boosts Gulf Shores flights with New Nonstop Routes

UT Regents Appoint Susan Chubinskaya as Provost of UT Medical Branch

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UT Regents Appoint Susan Chubinskaya as Provost of UT Medical Branch

KTRK Icon Dave Ward, Voice of Houston for 50 Years, Dead at 86

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KTRK Icon Dave Ward, Voice of Houston for 50 Years, Dead at 86

West Galveston Beach Gets Major Sand Boost

West Galveston Beach Gets Major Sand Boost

Texas AG Expands Probe Into Municipal Finances, Warns Cities of Legal Exposure

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Texas AG Expands Probe Into Municipal Finances, Warns Cities of Legal Exposure

Third Collision in Three Months Raises Safety Concerns on Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Route

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Third Collision in Three Months Raises Safety Concerns on Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Route

Foggy Weekend Draws Thousands to Galveston’s 52nd Dickens on The Strand Festival.

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Foggy Weekend Draws Thousands to Galveston’s 52nd Dickens on The Strand Festival.

Texas City Honors Five Women Who Helped Save Motorcyclist After I-45 Crash

Texas City Honors Five Women Who Helped Save Motorcyclist After I-45 Crash

West Galveston Beach Gains 93,000 Cubic Yards of Sand in Erosion-Control Project, Texas GLO Says

West Galveston Beach Gains 93,000 Cubic Yards of Sand in Erosion-Control Project, Texas GLO Says

Port of Galveston Projects Nearly 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2026

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Port of Galveston Projects Nearly 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2026

Texas City Christmas Parade Returns Thursday With Gingerbread-Themed Floats

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Texas City Christmas Parade Returns Thursday With Gingerbread-Themed Floats

West Galveston Beach Gets Major Sand Boost

West Galveston Beach Gets Major Sand Boost

Texas AG Expands Probe Into Municipal Finances, Warns Cities of Legal Exposure

Politics and Government

Texas AG Expands Probe Into Municipal Finances, Warns Cities of Legal Exposure

Third Collision in Three Months Raises Safety Concerns on Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Route

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Third Collision in Three Months Raises Safety Concerns on Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Route

Foggy Weekend Draws Thousands to Galveston’s 52nd Dickens on The Strand Festival.

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Foggy Weekend Draws Thousands to Galveston’s 52nd Dickens on The Strand Festival.

Texas City Honors Five Women Who Helped Save Motorcyclist After I-45 Crash

Texas City Honors Five Women Who Helped Save Motorcyclist After I-45 Crash

West Galveston Beach Gains 93,000 Cubic Yards of Sand in Erosion-Control Project, Texas GLO Says

West Galveston Beach Gains 93,000 Cubic Yards of Sand in Erosion-Control Project, Texas GLO Says

Port of Galveston Projects Nearly 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2026

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Port of Galveston Projects Nearly 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2026

Texas City Christmas Parade Returns Thursday With Gingerbread-Themed Floats

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Texas City Christmas Parade Returns Thursday With Gingerbread-Themed Floats

Controversial $700M Margaritaville Project Near Ghost-Wolf Habitat Signals Construction Restart

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Controversial $700M Margaritaville Project Near Ghost-Wolf Habitat Signals Construction Restart

Margaritaville Plans New Beach Houses as $700M Galveston Project Moves Forward

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Margaritaville Plans New Beach Houses as $700M Galveston Project Moves Forward

One of USS Texas’s Last Crew Members Marks 101st Birthday Aboard Restoring Ship

One of USS Texas’s Last Crew Members Marks 101st Birthday Aboard Restoring Ship

Galveston Officials Urge Caution After Reports of Man o’ War Washing Ashore

Galveston Officials Urge Caution After Reports of Man o’ War Washing Ashore