Missing kayaker found dead in West Galveston Bay

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Jaiden Quitzon

Missing kayaker found dead in West Galveston Bay

A 37-year-old man reported missing while kayaking in West Galveston Bay was found dead Monday after a large-scale search by the U.S. Coast Guard and Texas officials.

Fewer arrests, quieter beaches mark scaled-back Jeep Weekend

Fewer arrests, quieter beaches mark scaled-back Jeep Weekend

Texas Rangers investigating fatal police shooting on 55th Street

Texas Rangers investigating fatal police shooting on 55th Street

Lawsuit alleges neglect in Galveston jail death

Lawsuit alleges neglect in Galveston jail death

League City eases liveaboard rules after backlash

League City eases liveaboard rules after backlash

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Residents urge delay on Galveston development vote

Real Estate and Development

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Residents urge delay on Galveston development vote

Residents near Jamaica Beach are asking the Galveston City Council to delay a vote on the proposed Discovery Sands development until after the upcoming runoff elections, citing concerns about representation and environmental impacts.

Moody Gardens unveils dinosaur exhibit, summer upgrades in Galveston

Arts and Culture

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Moody Gardens unveils dinosaur exhibit, summer upgrades in Galveston

Moody Gardens on Galveston Island is launching a new summer lineup featuring a life-size dinosaur exhibit, upgrades to its Palm Beach attraction, live music, and extended hours, offering families a nearby seasonal getaway.

Jeep Weekend drivers face checkpoints, new beach rules

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Jeep Weekend drivers face checkpoints, new beach rules

Visitors heading to Jeep Weekend 2026 on the Bolivar Peninsula should expect checkpoints, traffic delays, and new beach access rules, including a required parking permit and restricted event zones.

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Jeep Weekend drivers face checkpoints, new beach rules

Arts and Culture

Jeep Weekend drivers face checkpoints, new beach rules

Historic Galveston LGBTQ+ bar faces closure over repairs

Arts and Culture

Historic Galveston LGBTQ+ bar faces closure over repairs

Galveston residents urged to comment on 2026 CDBG, HOME program recommendations

Real Estate and Development

Galveston residents urged to comment on 2026 CDBG, HOME program recommendations

Galveston opens 30-day public comment on 2026 housing-and-community grants

Galveston opens 30-day public comment on 2026 housing-and-community grants

Man gets life without parole in Galveston arson killing

Man gets life without parole in Galveston arson killing

Galveston feel health cost squeeze, study finds solution

Health and Wellness

Galveston feel health cost squeeze, study finds solution

Galveston beaches extend hours, access with new AI parking system

Galveston beaches extend hours, access with new AI parking system

Galveston County launches hurricane countdown

Galveston County launches hurricane countdown

Seaweed surge hits Galveston beaches

Seaweed surge hits Galveston beaches

Listowski leads Galveston mayor race after early voting surge

Politics and Government

Listowski leads Galveston mayor race after early voting surge

Texas Rangers investigating murder inside Galveston County Jail

Texas Rangers investigating murder inside Galveston County Jail

Galveston meme resurfaces as fans send playoff losers to Texas island

Galveston meme resurfaces as fans send playoff losers to Texas island

Man gets life without parole in Galveston arson killing

Man gets life without parole in Galveston arson killing

Galveston feel health cost squeeze, study finds solution

Health and Wellness

Galveston feel health cost squeeze, study finds solution

Galveston beaches extend hours, access with new AI parking system

Galveston beaches extend hours, access with new AI parking system

Galveston County launches hurricane countdown

Galveston County launches hurricane countdown

Seaweed surge hits Galveston beaches

Seaweed surge hits Galveston beaches

Listowski leads Galveston mayor race after early voting surge

Politics and Government

Listowski leads Galveston mayor race after early voting surge

Texas Rangers investigating murder inside Galveston County Jail

Texas Rangers investigating murder inside Galveston County Jail

Galveston meme resurfaces as fans send playoff losers to Texas island

Galveston meme resurfaces as fans send playoff losers to Texas island

Island officials report steady hiring despite global J-1 visa delays

Business and Economy

Island officials report steady hiring despite global J-1 visa delays

Doctors warn of dehydration risks along Galveston coast

Health and Wellness

Doctors warn of dehydration risks along Galveston coast

Galveston launches parking ticket amnesty program, begins Friday

Galveston launches parking ticket amnesty program, begins Friday

“Dinos Alive” brings animatronic giants to Galveston

Arts and Culture

“Dinos Alive” brings animatronic giants to Galveston