Galveston County Sheriff Keeps License After TCOLE Approves Probated Suspension

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Joshua Hopkins

Galveston County Sheriff Keeps License After TCOLE Approves Probated Suspension

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement approved a fully probated suspension of Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen’s peace officer license, allowing him to remain in office despite allegations he falsified government documents. The decision ends a lengthy legal dispute between Fullen and the state agency.

Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends With No Major U.S. Landfalls, But Intensity Surprises Forecasters

Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends With No Major U.S. Landfalls, But Intensity Surprises Forecasters

Health and Wellness

Avian Flu Prompts Animal Relocations, New Visitor Rules at Moody Gardens

Avian Flu Prompts Animal Relocations, New Visitor Rules at Moody Gardens

Galveston-Mainland Transit Link Expands as Gulf Coast Transit District Debuts The Splash

Galveston-Mainland Transit Link Expands as Gulf Coast Transit District Debuts The Splash

Real Estate and Development

Texas Advances Ike Dike Project with New Design Contracts for Gates, Dunes

Texas Advances Ike Dike Project with New Design Contracts for Gates, Dunes

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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

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is reviewing almost 1,000 localities for compliance with Senate Bill 1851's audit and financial transparency standards. Attorney General Ken Paxton has ordered several communities to stop illegal tax increases and may investigate others.

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

An Amtrak Mardi Gras train struck a pickup truck in Irvington, Ala., marking the third collision on the New Orleans-to-Mobile route since August and prompting renewed safety warnings. Officials note Texas—including Houston—continues to rank among the nation’s highest for rail-crossing incidents.

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.

More than 30,000 people attended the 52nd annual Dickens on the Strand festival in Galveston, a Victorian-themed weekend featuring parades, performances, and more than 100 vendors.

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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

Real Estate and Development

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

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

Real Estate and Development

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

Carnival Dream Lifeboat Falls Into Water in Cozumel; No Injuries Reported

Carnival Dream Lifeboat Falls Into Water in Cozumel; No Injuries Reported

Galveston Council Approves Tougher Short-Term Rental Rules, Creates Three-Strike System

Real Estate and Development

Galveston Council Approves Tougher Short-Term Rental Rules, Creates Three-Strike System

19 Arrested in Prostitution, Drug Crackdown Linked to Lone Star Rally

19 Arrested in Prostitution, Drug Crackdown Linked to Lone Star Rally

Texas City Christmas Parade Returns Thursday With Gingerbread-Themed Floats

Arts and Culture

Texas City Christmas Parade Returns Thursday With Gingerbread-Themed Floats

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

Real Estate and Development

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

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

Real Estate and Development

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

Carnival Dream Lifeboat Falls Into Water in Cozumel; No Injuries Reported

Carnival Dream Lifeboat Falls Into Water in Cozumel; No Injuries Reported

Galveston Council Approves Tougher Short-Term Rental Rules, Creates Three-Strike System

Real Estate and Development

Galveston Council Approves Tougher Short-Term Rental Rules, Creates Three-Strike System

19 Arrested in Prostitution, Drug Crackdown Linked to Lone Star Rally

19 Arrested in Prostitution, Drug Crackdown Linked to Lone Star Rally

Galveston’s New Songwriter Festival Honors Legacy of Old Quarter Icon Rex Bell

Arts and Culture

Galveston’s New Songwriter Festival Honors Legacy of Old Quarter Icon Rex Bell

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

Arts and Culture

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

Veterans Recognized for Service at League City Civic Center Celebration

Veterans Recognized for Service at League City Civic Center Celebration

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