Bacliff man convicted of manslaughter in decades-old ‘Texas Killing Fields’ case
A jury convicted Elmore of manslaughter and using or exhibiting a deadly weapon in the death of Laura Miller, who disappeared in 1984 and age 16.
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Electric plane touches down at Scholes International Airport in Galveston
On board BETA Technologies’ CX300 was 720 pounds of rescue equipment meant to simulate disaster relief scenarios as part of a weeks-long flight-testing regimen in the Greater Houston area, Zachary Heibel, a BETA Technologies team member, said.
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Galveston County Health District CEO Dr. Philip Keiser announces retirement
Dr. Philip Keiser told The Daily News Wednesday that although he’s extremely proud of the Health District’s work to reduce deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic and fentanyl crisis, the past five years have been extremely challenging, and he’s not getting…
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Galveston police close down parts of Seawall following bomb threat at gift shop
An anonymous caller told staff at Murdochs on 2215 Seawall Blvd. around 5:45 p.m. that they had placed several bombs all across the shop, employee Shane Brownson told The Daily News. All managers and staff were evacuated and no injuries…
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Galveston County seeks share of $3 billion federal immigration-enforcement grant
Commissioners approved a task order with GrantWorks Inc. to help the Sheriff’s Office, Facilities Department and District Attorney’s Office prepare an application for the Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide program, also known as BIDEN, as part of a consent agenda.
Jury finds man guilty of manslaughter in 1984 Killing Fields death
The second day of trial began with jurors watching about 90 minutes of a recorded interview between Elmore and Tim Miller, the father of 16-year-old Laura Miller, whose 1984 death is at the center of the case.
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Edouard brushes by Galveston County; more rain possible Wednesday
The storm might still have some rain in store for the county Wednesday, however, the National Weather Service said Tuesday evening.
Emotional testimony closes out first day of trial in 1984 Killing Fields death
The first day of testimony in the decades-old Killing Fields case centered on a father’s emotional search for his daughter and his years of conversations with the man now accused of playing a role in her death.
Public outcry preserves windstorm coverage for secondary homes across Gulf Coast — for nowYesterday
Amazon driver wellness check turns into chaseYesterday
Tax bills might increase on Galveston property value dip
Council voted 4-3 in favor of an operating budget of about $255 million based on a property tax rate of $416.273 per $100,000 of taxable value with a 1% salary increase for non-public safety staff to offset higher health insurance…
Man found dead in closet under stairs at Houston apartment; death deemed suspicious
A man was found dead inside a closet under the stairs of a southwest Houston apartment, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death as suspicious. Houston police officers responded around 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, to an apartment in the 10200 block of Harwin Drive after a ...
Death of woman found on seawall was suicide, police said
The Galveston Police Department received a report of a body at 8:55 a.m., prompting officers to respond to Seawall Boulevard at 75th Street. Police closed all three eastbound lanes of Seawall Boulevard while they investigated.
Tropical Storm Edouard's rain and winds expected Tuesday morning
A hurricane watch over High Island is mainly a precaution, in case Edouard briefly becomes a hurricane before making landfall, Matthew Moreland, meteorologist-in-charge at the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston office, said.
Proposed insurance change could rock Texas coastal housing market
Proposed insurance change could rock Texas coastal housing market Chron
UTMB recruits renowned MD Anderson cancer researcher
Dr. Raghu Kalluri became the medical branch's chief scientific officer, as well as executive director and senior vice president of its cancer center, officials said in a statement.
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Galveston Island State Park: Part 2 A Picnic by the Bay
Galveston Island State Park: Part 2 A Picnic by the Bay wimberleyview.com
Galveston County emergency managers prepare as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches Texas coast
Galveston County emergency managers prepare as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches Texas coast Click2Houston
Missing man found dead near South Jetty, Beach Patrol saysSep 1
Killing Fields case reaches courtroom more than 4 decades laterAug 31
Professional arm-wrestler sues Galveston County, former sheriff over career-ending injuries
Attorneys Adalberto Ruiz and Courtney Vincent, on behalf of Jeryco Chizer, are suing Galveston County, former Sheriff Henry Trochesset and several deputies over what they claim was excessive force and official misconduct during Chizer’s 2023 arrest on a Class C…
Group launches master-planning phase for Galveston Juneteenth center
The group Juneteenth’s Home announced Monday it selected three firms to develop a master plan for what organizers envision as a national center for Juneteenth storytelling, education and cultural preservation in the city where the events commemorated by the holiday…
Rain and some high winds possible in Galveston County as tropical weather rolls in
Meteorologists predict tropical-storm-force winds and 3 inches to 9 inches of rain in parts of Galveston County, but only Port Bolivar and areas east of that were under a tropical storm warning.
Past police data misuse shapes Galveston Flock debate
The officers’ terminations came up during an Aug. 27 Galveston City Council meeting about Flock Safety cameras, when Police Chief Doug Balli cited the misuse to illustrate what his department is trying to prevent with the camera system.
University of Texas Medical Branch police earn second law enforcement accreditation
The new accreditation adds to the department’s previous accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, which it has held for more than a decade, branch officials announced Monday.
Galveston residents weigh in on island’s future during first community workshop
Maps, posters and Post-it notes covered walls in the Abe and Annie Seibel Wing of Galveston College, 4015 Ave. Q, as city administrators held the first community workshop about drafting an updated comprehensive plan.
Seawolf Park will close today at 9 p.m. and reopen Tuesday, September 1 at 5 p.m. - unless otherwise extended. The closure is due to inclement weather.
Seawolf Park will close today at 9 p.m. and reopen Tuesday, September 1 at 5 p.m. - unless otherwise extended. The closure is due to inclement weather. facebook.com
Galveston County judge discusses preps with tropical depression in the Gulf
Galveston County judge discusses preps with tropical depression in the Gulf fox26houston.com
Galveston officials have a message they want people to hear as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches
Galveston officials have a message they want people to hear as Tropical Storm Edouard approaches KHOU
Tropical Storm to form Monday Night near Galveston County
Meteorologists predict tropical-storm-force winds and 3 inches to 9 inches of rain in parts of Galveston County over the next 72 hours, but only Port Bolivar and areas east of that are under a tropical storm warning.
Clear Creek school district faces $23 million budget shortfall as enrollment continues to decline
Clear Creek school district faces $23 million budget shortfall as enrollment continues to decline Houston Public Media
Jury proceedings ongoing for trial against James Elmore Jr., who was arrested in connection to 'Texas Killing Fields' case
Jury proceedings ongoing for trial against James Elmore Jr., who was arrested in connection to 'Texas Killing Fields' case ABC13 Houston
YUVA 2026, ManvelMarket: Check out 10 events to attend in Pearland, Friendswood, Manvel, Sept. 12-Oct. 4
YUVA 2026, ManvelMarket: Check out 10 events to attend in Pearland, Friendswood, Manvel, Sept. 12-Oct. 4 Community Impact
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