Deadline Approaches: Texas Voter Registration Closes Today

Politics and Government

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Fabian Medhurst

Deadline Approaches: Texas Voter Registration Closes Today

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that the voter registration deadline for the November 4 election is Monday, October 6. Texans will decide on 17 proposed constitutional amendments and several local measures.

Galveston County Deputy Honored for ‘Blessing Boxes’ Feeding Families

Galveston County Deputy Honored for ‘Blessing Boxes’ Feeding Families

Business and Economy

Texas Flavors Take Center Stage on MSC Seascape Sailings from Galveston

Texas Flavors Take Center Stage on MSC Seascape Sailings from Galveston

Real Estate and Development

Cruise Ship-Inspired Condo Planned for Galveston’s West End After Scaled-Back Design

Cruise Ship-Inspired Condo Planned for Galveston’s West End After Scaled-Back Design

Moody Gardens Celebrates Birth of Endangered Primate in Rainforest Pyramid

Moody Gardens Celebrates Birth of Endangered Primate in Rainforest Pyramid

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

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

Authorities in Galveston are searching for a 21-year-old Richmond man who disappeared while swimming Sunday morning, one day after another man died in nearby waters amid dangerous surf conditions.

Beloved Galveston Bakery PattyCakes Shutting Doors October 5

Food and Dining

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Beloved Galveston Bakery PattyCakes Shutting Doors October 5

PattyCakes Bakery, a Galveston favorite for chocolate crinkle cookies and cupcakes, announced it will close Oct. 5 after 15 years of business.

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

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

An early morning police pursuit from Hitchcock to Galveston ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting at Seawolf Park, after authorities say the suspect fired multiple shots and pointed a weapon at officers.

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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

Gulf Coast Favorite BB's Tex-Orleans Shutters Houston Location, Blames Soaring Costs

Food and Dining

Gulf Coast Favorite BB's Tex-Orleans Shutters Houston Location, Blames Soaring Costs

Gumbo, Gulf Shrimp, and Fall Weather Draw Thousands to Galveston Festival

Arts and Culture

Gumbo, Gulf Shrimp, and Fall Weather Draw Thousands to Galveston Festival

Galveston’s Moody Gardens Launches $6 Million Renovation Project

Business and Economy

Galveston’s Moody Gardens Launches $6 Million Renovation Project

Lawmakers Fund Free School Meals for Reduced-Price Eligible Students Through 2027

Lawmakers Fund Free School Meals for Reduced-Price Eligible Students Through 2027

Galveston Cruise Turns Into $13K Medical Crisis for Houston Woman

Galveston Cruise Turns Into $13K Medical Crisis for Houston Woman

Galveston Festival Reimagines Pirate Legacy

Arts and Culture

Galveston Festival Reimagines Pirate Legacy

Holiday Cheer Starts Early in Galveston with Polar Express and Ice Land Attractions

Arts and Culture

Holiday Cheer Starts Early in Galveston with Polar Express and Ice Land Attractions

Sachs on the Seawall: A $540 Million Vision for Galveston’s Future Copy

Business and Economy

Sachs on the Seawall: A $540 Million Vision for Galveston’s Future Copy

Joshua Weeks Arrested for Theft of Tractor and Trailer in Alvin, Texas

Joshua Weeks Arrested for Theft of Tractor and Trailer in Alvin, Texas

Galveston’s Mike Evans to Say Goodbye to Houston Fans During MNF

Galveston’s Mike Evans to Say Goodbye to Houston Fans During MNF

Galveston’s Moody Gardens Launches $6 Million Renovation Project

Business and Economy

Galveston’s Moody Gardens Launches $6 Million Renovation Project

Lawmakers Fund Free School Meals for Reduced-Price Eligible Students Through 2027

Lawmakers Fund Free School Meals for Reduced-Price Eligible Students Through 2027

Galveston Cruise Turns Into $13K Medical Crisis for Houston Woman

Galveston Cruise Turns Into $13K Medical Crisis for Houston Woman

Galveston Festival Reimagines Pirate Legacy

Arts and Culture

Galveston Festival Reimagines Pirate Legacy

Holiday Cheer Starts Early in Galveston with Polar Express and Ice Land Attractions

Arts and Culture

Holiday Cheer Starts Early in Galveston with Polar Express and Ice Land Attractions

Sachs on the Seawall: A $540 Million Vision for Galveston’s Future Copy

Business and Economy

Sachs on the Seawall: A $540 Million Vision for Galveston’s Future Copy

Joshua Weeks Arrested for Theft of Tractor and Trailer in Alvin, Texas

Joshua Weeks Arrested for Theft of Tractor and Trailer in Alvin, Texas

Galveston’s Mike Evans to Say Goodbye to Houston Fans During MNF

Galveston’s Mike Evans to Say Goodbye to Houston Fans During MNF

Man Drowns Near Galveston Seawall Despite Rescue Efforts

Man Drowns Near Galveston Seawall Despite Rescue Efforts

Galveston’s New Awakening: A Call to Lead, Not Fear

Business and Economy

Galveston’s New Awakening: A Call to Lead, Not Fear

Davie's $1B Galveston 'Icebreaker Factory' to create 7,000 Texas jobs

Business and Economy

Davie's $1B Galveston 'Icebreaker Factory' to create 7,000 Texas jobs

Texas’s 8 New School Laws: Phone Ban, Consent, Prayer

Arts and Culture

Texas’s 8 New School Laws: Phone Ban, Consent, Prayer