Channel Yonko faces charge in daughter’s 2024 death

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Channel Yonko faces charge in daughter’s 2024 death

Jury selection started Monday in the capital murder trial of Channel Yonko in Galveston County. Yonko is accused of the October 2024 death of her daughter, Hannah. The case moves forward after months of delays and a courtroom dispute that stalled earlier proceedings.

Seawolf Parkway replacement cost nears $300M

Seawolf Parkway replacement cost nears $300M

Galveston Offers Parking Ticket Amnesty Before Booting Begins

Galveston Offers Parking Ticket Amnesty Before Booting Begins

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Galveston pitches island identity as cruise traffic surges

Galveston pitches island identity as cruise traffic surges

Fiber Outage Disrupts Internet, Phones at Galveston City Hall and Key Facilities

Fiber Outage Disrupts Internet, Phones at Galveston City Hall and Key Facilities

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Bolivar heavy trash day set for March 6-7

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Bolivar heavy trash day set for March 6-7

Galveston County and the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office will host a free heavy trash disposal event March 6-7 at the county’s Road and Bridge facility in Crystal Beach. Residents can drop off items, such as furniture, wood, and storm debris, at no cost. Hazardous materials and household trash will not be accepted.

Galveston center serves seafarers

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Galveston center serves seafarers

The Galveston Seafarers Center continues its decadeslong mission of supporting cruise and cargo ship crews with shopping assistance, transportation, counseling and spiritual care as ships dock at one of the nation’s busiest ports.

Handcrafted Tribute Honors Civic Leader Kempner

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Handcrafted Tribute Honors Civic Leader Kempner

A handcrafted wooden model of Galveston’s historic tall ship Elissa will be permanently displayed at the Rosenberg Library Museum, honoring Trustee Emeritus Harris L. “Shrub” Kempner and the vessel’s maritime legacy.

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Handcrafted Tribute Honors Civic Leader Kempner

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Handcrafted Tribute Honors Civic Leader Kempner

Study finds red wolf ancestry in coyotes along Texas Gulf Coast

Study finds red wolf ancestry in coyotes along Texas Gulf Coast

Texas closes another Galveston Bay oyster reef as harvest pressure mounts

Texas closes another Galveston Bay oyster reef as harvest pressure mounts

$35M Pensacola Beach renourishment nears finish as Gulf Coast projects ramp up

$35M Pensacola Beach renourishment nears finish as Gulf Coast projects ramp up

Galveston-bound cruise sets Guinness record for margaritas sold in 8 hours

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Galveston-bound cruise sets Guinness record for margaritas sold in 8 hours

Galveston eyes major walkability upgrades with $24M federal award

Galveston eyes major walkability upgrades with $24M federal award

Stabilis Targets Q1 2026 Decision on $400M Galveston LNG Project

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Stabilis Targets Q1 2026 Decision on $400M Galveston LNG Project

GLO Restores 5,300 Feet of Galveston Beach Ahead of Spring Break

GLO Restores 5,300 Feet of Galveston Beach Ahead of Spring Break

Oyster shortage triggers new Galveston Bay closure

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Oyster shortage triggers new Galveston Bay closure

The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

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The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

Heavy rain, gusty winds possible during Mardi Gras and Valentine’s weekend

Heavy rain, gusty winds possible during Mardi Gras and Valentine’s weekend

Disney Magic to leave Galveston in 2027

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Disney Magic to leave Galveston in 2027

Galveston-bound cruise sets Guinness record for margaritas sold in 8 hours

Business and Economy

Galveston-bound cruise sets Guinness record for margaritas sold in 8 hours

Galveston eyes major walkability upgrades with $24M federal award

Galveston eyes major walkability upgrades with $24M federal award

Stabilis Targets Q1 2026 Decision on $400M Galveston LNG Project

Business and Economy

Stabilis Targets Q1 2026 Decision on $400M Galveston LNG Project

GLO Restores 5,300 Feet of Galveston Beach Ahead of Spring Break

GLO Restores 5,300 Feet of Galveston Beach Ahead of Spring Break

Oyster shortage triggers new Galveston Bay closure

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Oyster shortage triggers new Galveston Bay closure

The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

Arts and Culture

The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

Heavy rain, gusty winds possible during Mardi Gras and Valentine’s weekend

Heavy rain, gusty winds possible during Mardi Gras and Valentine’s weekend

Disney Magic to leave Galveston in 2027

Business and Economy

Disney Magic to leave Galveston in 2027

Texas leads nation in population gains as immigration slowdown tempers growth

Texas leads nation in population gains as immigration slowdown tempers growth

Water park launches online hiring for 2026 jobs

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Water park launches online hiring for 2026 jobs

Houston retiree launches $250M push to restore Texas oyster reefs

Houston retiree launches $250M push to restore Texas oyster reefs

Moody Gardens Mourns Loss of Beloved Penguin Hendrix

Moody Gardens Mourns Loss of Beloved Penguin Hendrix