Galveston STEM Teacher Aymette Medina Jorge Soars to Space on Blue Origin Flight

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Jaiden Quitzon

Galveston STEM Teacher Aymette Medina Jorge Soars to Space on Blue Origin Flight

Galveston educator Aymette Medina Jorge made history aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard and now dreams of reaching the International Space Station to inspire Hispanic students in STEM.

Victim Remembered After Double Shooting on Bolivar Peninsula

Victim Remembered After Double Shooting on Bolivar Peninsula

Hail, Flood Advisories, and Power Outages Hit Houston Area as Storms Persist

Hail, Flood Advisories, and Power Outages Hit Houston Area as Storms Persist

Army Offers $10K Reward in Death of Texas-Native Black Hawk Pilot in Honduras

Army Offers $10K Reward in Death of Texas-Native Black Hawk Pilot in Honduras

Galveston Adjusts Hurricane Evacuation Plan Amid I-45 Construction Delays

Galveston Adjusts Hurricane Evacuation Plan Amid I-45 Construction Delays

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New Moderna COVID Shot Approved for High-Risk Groups Amid Policy Shifts

Health and Wellness

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New Moderna COVID Shot Approved for High-Risk Groups Amid Policy Shifts

The FDA has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna, but it is only approved for use in people at high risk. The decision coincides with a controversial rollback of childhood vaccine recommendations under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Galveston Poised for Cruise Boom as Disney Plans Year-Round Sailings by 2027

Business and Economy

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Galveston Poised for Cruise Boom as Disney Plans Year-Round Sailings by 2027

The Port of Galveston is riding a wave of growth this Memorial Day weekend. Disney Cruise Line announces year-round sailings starting in 2027, and cruise lines invest over $200 million in expansion across the Western Caribbean.

Galveston Prepares for Solemn and Celebratory Memorial Day Observances

Arts and Culture

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Galveston Prepares for Solemn and Celebratory Memorial Day Observances

From solemn ceremonies to community concerts, Houston-area cities will host Memorial Day 2025 events honoring fallen service members. Here's a roundup of what's happening May 24–26.

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Galveston Prepares for Solemn and Celebratory Memorial Day Observances

Arts and Culture

Galveston Prepares for Solemn and Celebratory Memorial Day Observances

Texas Gulf Coast Revival: Fishing Towns, Boutique Hotels, and Untold Stories Along the Shoreline

Texas Gulf Coast Revival: Fishing Towns, Boutique Hotels, and Untold Stories Along the Shoreline

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

Arts and Culture

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

Port of Galveston Seeks Congressional Help for Crucial Dredging Funds

Politics and Government

Port of Galveston Seeks Congressional Help for Crucial Dredging Funds

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

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

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

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