Galveston County Man Expands Lawsuit Against California Doctor Under New Texas Abortion Law

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Galveston County Man Expands Lawsuit Against California Doctor Under New Texas Abortion Law

A Galveston County man has amended his lawsuit against a California physician, invoking Texas’ new House Bill 7 to seek at least $75,000 in damages and potentially $100,000 per violation for allegedly providing abortion-inducing medication to his partner. The case marks the first known attempt to use the law against an out-of-state doctor.

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Project Maeve to add 2,000 Gulf Coast jobs

Project Maeve to add 2,000 Gulf Coast jobs

100 cold-stunned sea turtles released into Gulf at Galveston

100 cold-stunned sea turtles released into Gulf at Galveston

Trial begins in alleged cover-up of fatal Galveston hit-and-run

Trial begins in alleged cover-up of fatal Galveston hit-and-run

Gulf Coast braces for another freeze this weekend

Gulf Coast braces for another freeze this weekend

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Galveston Earns Top Accessibility Honors in Statewide Tourism Study

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Galveston Earns Top Accessibility Honors in Statewide Tourism Study

Galveston has become Texas’s most accessibility-verified tourist destination after Wheel the World confirmed more than 50 island locations meet standards for travelers with disabilities. The designation highlights recent infrastructure upgrades and inclusive tourism efforts citywide.

Mardi Gras 2026 spreads from La Porte to Galveston

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Mardi Gras 2026 spreads from La Porte to Galveston

Mardi Gras 2026 has arrived across the Houston region, with La Porte emerging as a top suburban pick for families while Galveston continues to anchor the season with more than 20 parades and heightened security.

Parade pioneer Jay Carnes earns lifetime award for decades of floats

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Parade pioneer Jay Carnes earns lifetime award for decades of floats

Galveston County funeral home owner Jay Carnes, known for blending showmanship with small-town marketing, has become a mainstay of Mardi Gras! Galveston. Carnes is receiving the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award after decades of creating parade floats, including the iconic "Dancing Queen" bus.

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Parade pioneer Jay Carnes earns lifetime award for decades of floats

Arts and Culture

Parade pioneer Jay Carnes earns lifetime award for decades of floats

League City seeks nearly $4M in public-safety grants, including $1M for border security

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League City seeks nearly $4M in public-safety grants, including $1M for border security

Galveston debuts future-ready Ball High School North

Galveston debuts future-ready Ball High School North

Cold snap puts Gulf Coast turtles at risk

Cold snap puts Gulf Coast turtles at risk

Extreme cold warning remains for Galveston County

Extreme cold warning remains for Galveston County

Cold front chills Texas, but cruises offer warm escape

Cold front chills Texas, but cruises offer warm escape

Galveston firefighters warn of winter fire risks

Galveston firefighters warn of winter fire risks

New county study could reshape transportation planning across Galveston area

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New county study could reshape transportation planning across Galveston area

Galveston, League City chambers back youth entrepreneurs for Lemonade Day

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Galveston, League City chambers back youth entrepreneurs for Lemonade Day

Grand Parkway section B-1 cleared for procurement, construction set for 2027

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Grand Parkway section B-1 cleared for procurement, construction set for 2027

League City to host spring fencing tournament

League City to host spring fencing tournament

Crumbl Cookie opens first Galveston shop

Food and Dining

Crumbl Cookie opens first Galveston shop

Extreme cold warning remains for Galveston County

Extreme cold warning remains for Galveston County

Cold front chills Texas, but cruises offer warm escape

Cold front chills Texas, but cruises offer warm escape

Galveston firefighters warn of winter fire risks

Galveston firefighters warn of winter fire risks

New county study could reshape transportation planning across Galveston area

Real Estate and Development

New county study could reshape transportation planning across Galveston area

Galveston, League City chambers back youth entrepreneurs for Lemonade Day

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Galveston, League City chambers back youth entrepreneurs for Lemonade Day

Grand Parkway section B-1 cleared for procurement, construction set for 2027

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Grand Parkway section B-1 cleared for procurement, construction set for 2027

League City to host spring fencing tournament

League City to host spring fencing tournament

Crumbl Cookie opens first Galveston shop

Food and Dining

Crumbl Cookie opens first Galveston shop

League City K9 gets donated ballistic vest

League City K9 gets donated ballistic vest

League City details road projects underway, more planned

League City details road projects underway, more planned

Port of Galveston moves ahead with $106M West Port upgrade

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Port of Galveston moves ahead with $106M West Port upgrade

Procession honors victims of Galveston plane crash before return to Mexico

Procession honors victims of Galveston plane crash before return to Mexico