La Marque educator charged with improper student relationship at juvenile center
Deputies arrested Kristi Hanks, 46, after a traffic stop near her La Marque residence, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's office.
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Galveston’s $9.44M fire station bonds earn high credit ratings
The bonds will finance construction of Fire Station No. 2, a project voters authorized during the November 2025 bond election.
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Galveston moves to rewrite food truck rules, add 500-foot school buffer ban
Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend the changes to City Council and added an amendment requiring food trucks to remain at least 500 feet from pre-K through 12th-grade schools from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on regular school days. City Council…
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Planning Commission backs denser development on Galveston's West End
Commissioners voted 5-1 to recommend an amended planned unit development for Royal Crown Enterprise LLC’s Sachs on the Seawall. The project now calls for 500 residential units, a nearly 290-room hotel and 80,000 square feet of commercial space at 10302…
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Carnival Breeze gets lowest passing score in CDC inspection
Carnival Breeze received an 86 during a May 14 inspection by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program. The center considers 86 or higher satisfactory and 85 or lower unsatisfactory.
Nearly 40,000 tiles later, Bishop’s Palace roof is complete
The Galveston Historical Foundation undertook the project last year after leaks began appearing inside the National Historic Landmark, including on the third floor and in its chapel.
Texas Gulf Seafood building in Galveston still smoldering
Galveston Fire Department arrived at the smoking ruins on Pier Seven in Port of Galveston about 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, but piles of twisted metal limited firefighters’ ability to knock down the fire’s remnants, Chief Mike Varela said.
YESTERDAY
Clear Creek ISD proposes budget with nearly $23M shortfall
Clear Creek ISD proposes budget with nearly $23M shortfall Community Impact
Clear Creek ISD earns high ‘B’ in accountability rating
Clear Creek ISD earns high ‘B’ in accountability rating Community Impact
Galveston attorneys allege state windstorm insurance association fraudulently cut Beryl payouts
Attorneys Shaun Hodge of Hodge Law Firm and Craig Eiland of Eiland & Bonnin PC told reporters Tuesdaythey believe the association sent field adjusters’ estimates to a claims supervisor for Leading Edge Claims Service LLC to reduce estimates by up…
Burn bans set in several Southeast Texas counties as heat intensifies and lack of rain continues
Burn bans set in several Southeast Texas counties as heat intensifies and lack of rain continues ABC13 Houston
Tall Ship Elissa did Galveston and Texas proud with voyage
Tall Ship Elissa did Galveston and Texas proud with voyage The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
Parents seek new approach to Ball High graduation eventsYesterday
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77YesterdayGalveston County constable, residents urge Texas Supreme Court to block county’s new precinct map
Galveston County constable, residents urge Texas Supreme Court to block county’s new precinct map Houston Public Media
BETA Starts Texas Electric Aircraft Test Flights
BETA Starts Texas Electric Aircraft Test Flights AVweb
Smithsonian Brings Sandy Beach Scientists to Texas A&M Galveston
Smithsonian Brings Sandy Beach Scientists to Texas A&M Galveston Texas A&M
Drought prompts burn ban in Galveston County's unincorporated areas
The ban includes outdoor fires, such as brush, grass and trash fires. Knowingly or intentionally violating the order is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500, according to the order.
Emergency petition asks to block Galveston County's new redistricted map
Emergency petition asks to block Galveston County's new redistricted map AOL.com
Texas Game Wardens seize over 700 feet of illegal gill nets in Galveston County
Texas Game Wardens seize over 700 feet of illegal gill nets in Galveston County KBTX News 3
Texas Game Wardens cite 3 men, seize 140 fish, 700 feet of nets at the Texas City Dike
Two of the men didn’t have valid fishing licenses, according to the department. Wardens documented about 160 violations, issued multiple citations and warnings, and seized the nets and aquatic creatures.
Galveston County approves burn ban amid drought conditions, officials say
Galveston County approves burn ban amid drought conditions, officials say ABC13 Houston
Texas analyst claims nobody is buying homes in Galveston
Texas analyst claims nobody is buying homes in Galveston Chron
THIS WEEK
Harris County budget shortfall — what it means for county services, your wallet
Harris County is staring down a $178 million budget shortfall — and if commissioners approve a proposed tax increase, homeowners could feel it in their wallets. The county is considering a tax rate that would increase the property tax bill on a median-valued homestead by about $90 next year. Fact...
New Kolache Factory coming to Nassau Bay in October
New Kolache Factory coming to Nassau Bay in October Community Impact
Clear Creek ISD hopes to certify more teachers in upcoming school year
Clear Creek ISD hopes to certify more teachers in upcoming school year Community Impact
Galveston County employees’ accrued time off is safe, for now
County Judge Mark Henry and the four county commissioners voted Monday to defer a proposal to revise the county’s time-off policy. Commissioner Hank Dugie proposed the changes to unify the county’s time-off rules and save taxpayer money.
137 fish, 4 crabs and 160 violations: What game wardens found at the Texas City Dike after getting a tip
137 fish, 4 crabs and 160 violations: What game wardens found at the Texas City Dike after getting a tip KHOU
Deadline nears to sign up for electronic property tax statements
Tax Assessor-Collector Cheryl E. Johnson is encouraging property owners to register for electronic statements through the Galveston County Tax Office website.
Galveston County Faces New Redistricting Lawsuit
Galveston County Faces New Redistricting Lawsuit Texas Scorecard
58 detained on ICE holds in Galveston County in first half of August
Jail records list about 80 immigration holds and related arrests during the period, including 35 in Galveston, 21 in League City and 24 elsewhere in the county. More than 64% of the 58 detainees had no related arrest, while seven…
Texas' first electric plane test flights set to take to the sky in Galveston this week
Texas' first electric plane test flights set to take to the sky in Galveston this week KHOU
Galveston Isn’t Known for Its Waves. Its Surfers Don’t Care.
Galveston Isn’t Known for Its Waves. Its Surfers Don’t Care. Houstonia Magazine
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