Six in Ten Texans Back Use of Troops to Curb Illegal Immigration

Politics and Government

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Joshua Hopkins

Six in Ten Texans Back Use of Troops to Curb Illegal Immigration

Nearly six in ten Texans support using both local law enforcement and U.S. military troops to secure the southern border and reduce illegal immigration, according to a new poll from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University.

Galveston County Issues Burn Ban Amid Worsening Drought Conditions

Galveston County Issues Burn Ban Amid Worsening Drought Conditions

Port of Galveston Reroutes Cruise Traffic Ahead of New Terminal Opening

Port of Galveston Reroutes Cruise Traffic Ahead of New Terminal Opening

Galveston’s Only Bridge to Pelican Island Faces Rising Costs, Long Timeline

Galveston’s Only Bridge to Pelican Island Faces Rising Costs, Long Timeline

EPCOR Plans Massive Desalination Project to Supply Water for Greater Houston

EPCOR Plans Massive Desalination Project to Supply Water for Greater Houston

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Galveston Considers Merging Police Dispatch with County Sheriff’s Office

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Galveston Considers Merging Police Dispatch with County Sheriff’s Office

Galveston city officials are exploring a plan to merge the city’s police dispatch center with the dispatch operations of the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, a proposal that has raised questions about safety, staffing, and response times.

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

Politics and Government

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

League City is considering an updated noise ordinance that broadly prohibits “unreasonable noise,” with exceptions for permitted events, following debate over its vagueness and inclusion of animal sounds.

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

Arts and Culture

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

Galveston Island, a short drive from Houston, continues to shine as one of Texas’ premier beach destinations—offering sun, history, and festivals. This October, the island adds Bavarian flair with the return of its family-friendly Island Oktoberfest celebration.

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

Arts and Culture

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

Business and Economy

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

Galveston Unveils Plan for National Juneteenth Center at Historic Ashton Villa

Arts and Culture

Galveston Unveils Plan for National Juneteenth Center at Historic Ashton Villa

Sheriff Jimmy Fullen, TCOLE Settle Long-Running Dispute Over Peace Officer License

Politics and Government

Sheriff Jimmy Fullen, TCOLE Settle Long-Running Dispute Over Peace Officer License

Galveston Eyes Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals With Tougher Enforcement Rules

Galveston Eyes Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals With Tougher Enforcement Rules

Galveston’s Will Wright Receives British Empire Medal for Dickens on the Strand Work

Arts and Culture

Galveston’s Will Wright Receives British Empire Medal for Dickens on the Strand Work

Study Finds Menhaden Industry Responsible for Over 30,000 Redfish Deaths

Study Finds Menhaden Industry Responsible for Over 30,000 Redfish Deaths

Gulf Coast's Iconic Offshore Race is Underway: 2025 Harvest Moon Regatta Begins

Arts and Culture

Gulf Coast's Iconic Offshore Race is Underway: 2025 Harvest Moon Regatta Begins

Carnival Miracle to Sail from Galveston in 2027 with Rare Solar Eclipse Cruise to Europe

Business and Economy

Carnival Miracle to Sail from Galveston in 2027 with Rare Solar Eclipse Cruise to Europe

Supermoon Brings ‘King Tide’ Flooding to Galveston’s Low-Lying Streets

Supermoon Brings ‘King Tide’ Flooding to Galveston’s Low-Lying Streets

Missing Swimmer Found Dead Off Galveston Beach After Weekend Search

Missing Swimmer Found Dead Off Galveston Beach After Weekend Search

Sheriff Jimmy Fullen, TCOLE Settle Long-Running Dispute Over Peace Officer License

Politics and Government

Sheriff Jimmy Fullen, TCOLE Settle Long-Running Dispute Over Peace Officer License

Galveston Eyes Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals With Tougher Enforcement Rules

Galveston Eyes Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals With Tougher Enforcement Rules

Galveston’s Will Wright Receives British Empire Medal for Dickens on the Strand Work

Arts and Culture

Galveston’s Will Wright Receives British Empire Medal for Dickens on the Strand Work

Study Finds Menhaden Industry Responsible for Over 30,000 Redfish Deaths

Study Finds Menhaden Industry Responsible for Over 30,000 Redfish Deaths

Gulf Coast's Iconic Offshore Race is Underway: 2025 Harvest Moon Regatta Begins

Arts and Culture

Gulf Coast's Iconic Offshore Race is Underway: 2025 Harvest Moon Regatta Begins

Carnival Miracle to Sail from Galveston in 2027 with Rare Solar Eclipse Cruise to Europe

Business and Economy

Carnival Miracle to Sail from Galveston in 2027 with Rare Solar Eclipse Cruise to Europe

Supermoon Brings ‘King Tide’ Flooding to Galveston’s Low-Lying Streets

Supermoon Brings ‘King Tide’ Flooding to Galveston’s Low-Lying Streets

Missing Swimmer Found Dead Off Galveston Beach After Weekend Search

Missing Swimmer Found Dead Off Galveston Beach After Weekend Search

One Missing, One Dead in Separate Galveston Beach Incidents Over Weekend

One Missing, One Dead in Separate Galveston Beach Incidents Over Weekend

Beloved Galveston Bakery PattyCakes Shutting Doors October 5

Food and Dining

Beloved Galveston Bakery PattyCakes Shutting Doors October 5

Police Chase Ends in Fatal Shooting at Galveston’s Seawolf Park

Police Chase Ends in Fatal Shooting at Galveston’s Seawolf Park

Towering at 7-Foot-3, Kemah Police Cadet Trades Hoop Dreams for Public Service

Towering at 7-Foot-3, Kemah Police Cadet Trades Hoop Dreams for Public Service