Galveston County officials say they are prepared for hurricane season and are urging residents to review evacuation plans and stock emergency supplies as the six-month period begins.
A multi-agency task force executed 21 search warrants targeting suspected illegal gambling operations and financial activity in Galveston County and surrounding areas.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing WhatsApp and parent company Meta of misleading Texans about whether private messages are truly protected by end-to-end encryption.
Houston Public Media has launched a Galveston County News Bureau to strengthen hyperlocal reporting, with a dedicated journalist covering coastal issues and local government.