Ironman 70.3 Texas brings 2,000 athletes, traffic impacts to Galveston

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Ironman 70.3 Texas brings 2,000 athletes, traffic impacts to Galveston

More than 2,000 athletes are set to compete in the Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas Triathlon in Galveston this weekend, bringing global attention—and temporary traffic disruptions—to the island’s west end.

Politics and Government

Public meeting set as Texas City desalination plan sparks debate

Public meeting set as Texas City desalination plan sparks debate

Driver plunges into Gulf off Galveston Seawall

Driver plunges into Gulf off Galveston Seawall

Politics and Government

Mystery billboard targets Kemah leaders before election

Mystery billboard targets Kemah leaders before election

Politics and Government

La Marque flags $200K in payments after contract expired

La Marque flags $200K in payments after contract expired

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FAA investigates minor aircraft collision at Scholes International

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FAA investigates minor aircraft collision at Scholes International

Two aircraft collided on a taxiway at Galveston Scholes International Airport, clipping wings but causing no injuries. The FAA is investigating the incident, and officials say fault has not yet been determined.

Carnival Dream returns to Galveston after upgrades

Business and Economy

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Carnival Dream returns to Galveston after upgrades

Carnival Dream is set to return to Galveston on April 5 after a 16-day dry dock in Marseille, featuring updated onboard spaces and new guest amenities ahead of its next round of Caribbean sailings.

West End shooting, pursuit end in ditch crash and death

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West End shooting, pursuit end in ditch crash and death

A pre-dawn shooting on Galveston’s West End escalated into a police chase that ended in a crash and the suspect’s death. One person remains hospitalized.

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West End shooting, pursuit end in ditch crash and death

West End shooting, pursuit end in ditch crash and death

Historic Galveston Ball House listed for $350K after fire damage

Real Estate and Development

Historic Galveston Ball House listed for $350K after fire damage

Vision Galveston CEO outlines growth, major housing push

Business and Economy

Vision Galveston CEO outlines growth, major housing push

Study finds Gulf shrimp revenue plunged 55% as imports dominate market

Business and Economy

Study finds Gulf shrimp revenue plunged 55% as imports dominate market

UTMB launches $9.5M Blue Zones partnership to improve health in Galveston

Health and Wellness

UTMB launches $9.5M Blue Zones partnership to improve health in Galveston

Galveston Hotel Tax Revenue Falls Short as Travel Patterns Shift

Business and Economy

Galveston Hotel Tax Revenue Falls Short as Travel Patterns Shift

Felony Charges Dropped Against Owner of Galveston Smoke Shop Hazy Daze

Felony Charges Dropped Against Owner of Galveston Smoke Shop Hazy Daze

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

UTMB launches $9.5M Blue Zones partnership to improve health in Galveston

Health and Wellness

UTMB launches $9.5M Blue Zones partnership to improve health in Galveston

Galveston Hotel Tax Revenue Falls Short as Travel Patterns Shift

Business and Economy

Galveston Hotel Tax Revenue Falls Short as Travel Patterns Shift

Felony Charges Dropped Against Owner of Galveston Smoke Shop Hazy Daze

Felony Charges Dropped Against Owner of Galveston Smoke Shop Hazy Daze

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