League City to hold public hearing before first reading, adoption of $333M budget
League City to hold public hearing before first reading, adoption of $333M budget Community Impact
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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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CTE enrollment grows by over 36% at Clear Creek ISD over past decade
CTE enrollment grows by over 36% at Clear Creek ISD over past decade Community Impact
Surf, Galveston Bay weekend catches good
Surf, Galveston Bay weekend catches good The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
Dickinson budget fight shifts to top city positions
The scrutiny of the two major city positions comes during a budget process that began July 14 with a projected $827,116.88 deficit. The deficit was erased in the latest proposal, City Manager Chaise Cary said, although some council members contend…
From Christmas gifts to bicycles, deputy keeps giving back
Deputy Mac Sanford spent Friday evening in a parking lot in Texas City matching donated bicycles with children — an effort that drew such an overwhelming response that he had to change his original plans for distributing them.
Hitchcock's first city manager resigns amidst city growth, development and legal battles
Marie Gelles, who’s led the city since 2019, submitted her resignation Monday and expressed gratitude for what the city accomplished during her tenure. Gelles plans to work with the City Council on the transition, although she hasn’t given a departure…
‘Texas Killing Fields’ suspect pleads not guilty ahead of Aug. 31 trial
‘Texas Killing Fields’ suspect pleads not guilty ahead of Aug. 31 trial Houston Public Media
Galveston to host Texian Navy Day featuring a decorated boat parade, historical exhibits
Galveston to host Texian Navy Day featuring a decorated boat parade, historical exhibits CW39 Houston
Shops at La Marque breaks ground at former Gulf Greyhound Park
Officials gathered Monday to break ground on the Shops at La Marque, a major retail development planned along FM 1764 near Interstate 45 that is expected to bring some of the country's most recognizable retailers to a site once dominated…
YESTERDAY
Galveston emerging as Texas' future technology center
Galveston emerging as Texas' future technology center Chron
THIS WEEK
UPDATED Brazoria County Sheriff's Office releases additional details of La Marque mayor's arrest
Brazoria County Sheriff's Office releases additional details of La Marque mayor's arrest The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
Favorite Mistake, A Tribute to SHERYL CROW: Jackie's Brickhouse with Hot Rocks
Favorite Mistake, A Tribute to SHERYL CROW: Jackie's Brickhouse with Hot Rocks The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week
Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
PREVIEW: Clear Creek ISD to hold public meeting to discuss $432M budget for FY 2026-27
PREVIEW: Clear Creek ISD to hold public meeting to discuss $432M budget for FY 2026-27 Community Impact
Sheila Marshall - The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
Sheila Marshall The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
New icehouse opens on Kemah Boardwalk
New icehouse opens on Kemah Boardwalk Community Impact
La Marque mayor charged with indecent exposure, arrested in Brazoria County
La Marque Mayor Keith Bell was arrested about 11 a.m., officials said. He remained at the jail Friday evening, awaiting a magistrate hearing for bond Saturday.
Biz Buzz: Celebrity couple saves another Galveston building; Ace Hardware nails down League City site
Biz Buzz: Celebrity couple saves another Galveston building; Ace Hardware nails down League City site The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
UPDATED Ball High graduate takes special education teaching to youth sports across Galveston County
Ball High graduate takes special education teaching to youth sports across Galveston County The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
Affidavit: Dickinson ISD educator charged with improper student relationship was blackmailed
A probable cause affidavit obtained by The Daily News on Friday states investigators believe Kristi Rae Hanks, 46, of La Marque, exchanged text messages with a 16-year-old student, bought him a Glock and sent him about $2,000 after he threatened…
Port of Galveston secures $7.4 million for traffic, pedestrian improvementsAug 21
Dickinson library faces cuts as city leaders seek $870,000Aug 21Texas Supreme Court, Appeals Court Both Decline to Halt Galveston County’s Post-Primary Redistricting
Texas Supreme Court, Appeals Court Both Decline to Halt Galveston County’s Post-Primary Redistricting thetexan.news
James Elmore trial date set in Galveston County over 2 notorious Texas Killing Fields deaths
James Elmore trial date set in Galveston County over 2 notorious Texas Killing Fields deaths Yahoo
James Elmore pleads not guilty in Texas Killing Fields case as trial nears
James Elmore pleads not guilty in Texas Killing Fields case as trial nears Houston Chronicle
Killing Fields defendant pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge
James Dolphs Elmore entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment on a second-degree felony manslaughter charge in the 122nd District Court.
16-year-old was blackmailing Texas teacher over improper relationship, investigators say
16-year-old was blackmailing Texas teacher over improper relationship, investigators say ABC7 Los Angeles
Teen was blackmailing Dickinson ISD teacher over improper relationship, investigators say
Teen was blackmailing Dickinson ISD teacher over improper relationship, investigators say ABC13 Houston
Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt, charged with a DWI, may get 30% pay raise
Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt, charged with a DWI, may get 30% pay raise CW39 Houston
Murder convict accused of running ‘full-service drug operation’ selling to minors near Texas schools
Murder convict accused of running ‘full-service drug operation’ selling to minors near Texas schools New York Post
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