Diesel Spill After 18-Wheeler Crash Shuts Down I-45 Lanes in League City

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Ivy Lopez

Diesel Spill After 18-Wheeler Crash Shuts Down I-45 Lanes in League City

A crash involving an H-E-B 18-wheeler and a Ford pickup shut down multiple northbound lanes of Interstate 45 in League City on Tuesday morning, spilling about 150 gallons of diesel fuel and sending two people to the hospital.

Large Crowds on Galveston’s West End Lead to 17 Arrests, Police Say

Large Crowds on Galveston’s West End Lead to 17 Arrests, Police Say

Politics and Government

Incumbent Henry Secures Republican Nomination in Galveston County Judge Race

Incumbent Henry Secures Republican Nomination in Galveston County Judge Race

Channel Yonko faces charge in daughter’s 2024 death

Channel Yonko faces charge in daughter’s 2024 death

Seawolf Parkway replacement cost nears $300M

Seawolf Parkway replacement cost nears $300M

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Galveston Hotel Tax Revenue Falls Short as Travel Patterns Shift

Business and Economy

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Galveston Hotel Tax Revenue Falls Short as Travel Patterns Shift

Galveston collected about $27.95 million in hotel occupancy taxes in fiscal year 2025, falling short of the city’s projected $29.7 million as hotel demand declined and travel patterns shifted.

Felony Charges Dropped Against Owner of Galveston Smoke Shop Hazy Daze

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Felony Charges Dropped Against Owner of Galveston Smoke Shop Hazy Daze

Felony charges against the owner of the Galveston smoke shop franchise Hazy Daze were dismissed Friday “in the interest of justice.” According to court records, the state may refile the charges later.

Stormy Weather Slows Early Spring Break Crowds on Galveston Island

Business and Economy

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Stormy Weather Slows Early Spring Break Crowds on Galveston Island

Storms and overnight flooding slowed the usual start of spring break tourism on Galveston Island. Some businesses along The Strand say they expect crowds to grow as the weather improves.

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Stormy Weather Slows Early Spring Break Crowds on Galveston Island

Business and Economy

Stormy Weather Slows Early Spring Break Crowds on Galveston Island

Galveston County Jury Convicts Houston Mother in Death of Toddler

Galveston County Jury Convicts Houston Mother in Death of Toddler

Beachfront Tiara Condominium Reaches Topping-Out Milestone on Galveston Seawall

Real Estate and Development

Beachfront Tiara Condominium Reaches Topping-Out Milestone on Galveston Seawall

Galveston Approves New Downtown Parking Rules, Residents Push Back on App Charge

Galveston Approves New Downtown Parking Rules, Residents Push Back on App Charge

Tourists warned to leave e-cigarettes at home

Tourists warned to leave e-cigarettes at home

Debate grows over 350-acre Discovery Sands project

Real Estate and Development

Debate grows over 350-acre Discovery Sands project

Bolivar heavy trash day set for March 6-7

Bolivar heavy trash day set for March 6-7

Galveston center serves seafarers

Galveston center serves seafarers

Handcrafted Tribute Honors Civic Leader Kempner

Arts and Culture

Handcrafted Tribute Honors Civic Leader Kempner

Study finds red wolf ancestry in coyotes along Texas Gulf Coast

Study finds red wolf ancestry in coyotes along Texas Gulf Coast

Texas closes another Galveston Bay oyster reef as harvest pressure mounts

Texas closes another Galveston Bay oyster reef as harvest pressure mounts

$35M Pensacola Beach renourishment nears finish as Gulf Coast projects ramp up

$35M Pensacola Beach renourishment nears finish as Gulf Coast projects ramp up

Tourists warned to leave e-cigarettes at home

Tourists warned to leave e-cigarettes at home

Debate grows over 350-acre Discovery Sands project

Real Estate and Development

Debate grows over 350-acre Discovery Sands project

Bolivar heavy trash day set for March 6-7

Bolivar heavy trash day set for March 6-7

Galveston center serves seafarers

Galveston center serves seafarers

Handcrafted Tribute Honors Civic Leader Kempner

Arts and Culture

Handcrafted Tribute Honors Civic Leader Kempner

Study finds red wolf ancestry in coyotes along Texas Gulf Coast

Study finds red wolf ancestry in coyotes along Texas Gulf Coast

Texas closes another Galveston Bay oyster reef as harvest pressure mounts

Texas closes another Galveston Bay oyster reef as harvest pressure mounts

$35M Pensacola Beach renourishment nears finish as Gulf Coast projects ramp up

$35M Pensacola Beach renourishment nears finish as Gulf Coast projects ramp up

Galveston-bound cruise sets Guinness record for margaritas sold in 8 hours

Business and Economy

Galveston-bound cruise sets Guinness record for margaritas sold in 8 hours

Galveston eyes major walkability upgrades with $24M federal award

Galveston eyes major walkability upgrades with $24M federal award

Stabilis Targets Q1 2026 Decision on $400M Galveston LNG Project

Business and Economy

Stabilis Targets Q1 2026 Decision on $400M Galveston LNG Project

GLO Restores 5,300 Feet of Galveston Beach Ahead of Spring Break

GLO Restores 5,300 Feet of Galveston Beach Ahead of Spring Break