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Resident opposition puts Dickinson wellness center in doubt

A developer is reconsidering plans to build a wellness and rehabilitation center after a contentious neighborhood meeting Thursday, where residents voiced strong opposition to the project....

Galveston County Daily NewsNov 14, 2026

parks

Donation saves free senior meal program in Galveston

Mary Moody Northen Endowment donated more than $6,000 through the nonprofit Better Parks for Galveston to keep the program afloat through the end of the year....

Galveston County Daily NewsNov 14, 2026

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Jury hands 30-year sentence to 37-year-old man charged with murder

The jury found Anthony Lakeith Davis, 37, guilty of murdering Patrina Compton, 42, a neonatal intensive care unit nurse at the University of Texas Medical Branch, according to the Galveston County Criminal District Attorney's Office....

Galveston County Daily NewsNov 14, 2026

schools

Demolition begins at former L.A. Morgan Elementary School

The redevelopment is a partnership between Build Galveston Community Development Corp. and Vision Galveston, which plan to preserve parts of the former school while preparing the property for residential construction beginning in 2027....

Galveston County Daily NewsNov 13, 2026

schools

From big dreams to big checks, PhilanthroVision invests in nonprofits

The annual event, held at The Grand 1894 Opera House, brought together community members, philanthropists and nonprofit leaders to support organizations working to strengthen the island through education, arts, accessibility and cultural preservation....

Galveston County Daily NewsNov 13, 2026

parks

Society celebrates oleanders, volunteers at fall luncheon

The gathering celebrated the International Oleander Society's ongoing commitment to preserving Galveston's oleander heritage, beautifying the island and bringing the community together through a shared appreciation of its signature flower, organizers said....

Galveston County Daily NewsNov 13, 2026