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Hundreds come out to celebrate Midtown’s 22nd National Night Out

Hundreds of people came out to Midtown’s Bagby Park to celebrate National Night Out. There was food, music, raffle ticket drawings and even a hula hooping contest for children. The event drew in elected officials and law enforcement agencies from Houston Police Department, Harris County Constable...

Click2Houston KPRC2Oct 7, 2026

Local

Landscaping project to reshape major Galveston corridors

The landscaping project is a partnership among the city, Texas Department of Transportation and the Galveston Island Tree Conservancy, designed to prune, trim and remove hazardous and overgrown trees at various locations around the island and fix irrigation systems....

Galveston County Daily NewsOct 7, 2026

business

Cruise growth brings economic gains, growing pains to Galveston

The cruise industry has become one of the fastest-growing pieces of Galveston’s tourism economy, supporting hotels, restaurants and other businesses while generating tens of millions of dollars for the port....

Galveston County Daily NewsOct 6, 2026

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94 detained for ICE custody across Galveston County in September

Nearly 70% of those arrested — 65 people — had only an immigration hold listed in their arrest record, while seven faced violent, sexual, theft or trespassing-related charges, five were accused of traffic offenses or driving under the influence, and…...

Galveston County Daily NewsOct 6, 2026

government

League City election Q&A: Mayor Nick Long

Mayor Nick Long answers questions about his priorities, Flock Safety cameras and the future of League City as he seeks another term.

Galveston County Daily NewsOct 6, 2026

Local

Hitchcock 'regrets' 100,000-gallon sewage overflow

The overflow was caused by two pumps malfunctioning at the Delany Road wastewater lift station, which pumps wastewater to a higher elevation, the city said.

Galveston County Daily NewsOct 5, 2026

schools

University of Texas Medical Branch celebrates 135 years

Students, alumni and faculty believe a culture of service, innovation and resilience still defines the University of Texas Medical Branch after 135 years of serving Galveston County through storms, pandemics and tragedy....

Galveston County Daily NewsOct 6, 2026

News

College of the Mainland, Gulf Copper launch shipbuilding apprenticeships

College of the Mainland and Gulf Copper officials formally announced the partnership Monday, unveiling U.S. Department of Labor-registered apprenticeships for marine fabricators and quality assurance and quality control inspectors....

Galveston County Daily NewsOct 5, 2026

schools

Ghost wolf expo to pair conservation and craft beer

Hosted by the Galveston Ghost Wolves team, part of the Gulf Coast Canine Project, the expo at Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., will feature presentations and educational tables from conservation organizations and government agencies....

Galveston County Daily NewsOct 5, 2026