Texas appeals court won’t block GOP-led county from changing voting maps after primary
Texas appeals court won’t block GOP-led county from changing voting maps after primary Democracy Docket
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Galveston’s $9.44M fire station bonds earn high credit ratings
The bonds will finance construction of Fire Station No. 2, a project voters authorized during the November 2025 bond election.
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Texas Appeals court rejects Galveston County precinct map challenge
Fourteenth Court of Appeals Justices Brad Hart, Tonya McLaughlin and Maritza Antú denied a petition for writ of mandamus from Precinct 3 Constable Derreck Rose and residents Wilma Green and Diane Merchant. The ruling came after the Texas Supreme Court…
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Galveston moves to rewrite food truck rules, add 500-foot school buffer ban
Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend the changes to City Council and added an amendment requiring food trucks to remain at least 500 feet from pre-K through 12th-grade schools from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on regular school days. City Council…
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Bacliff postal employee charged with mail theft in League City
Officers arrested Richard Ybanez, 46, about 3:20 p.m. in the parking lot of a convenience store in the 1600 block of West League City Parkway. He was being held at the League City Jail on a $5,000 bond as of…
Soft skills learning center prepares students for career, life
Soft skills learning center prepares students for career, life Community Impact
Some League City residents complain about overgrown medians
Although most are well-kept, some new medians have gotten shaggy while a newly hired contractor gets geared up, city officials said.
Fentanyl-laced pills seized in drug raid near Texas City schools
Jahml Eugene McDonald was arrested after members of the Galveston County Organized Crime Task Force executed a search warrant Tuesday at a home in the 1200 block of Appomattox Drive, near College of the Mainland and local schools.
Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt gets salary bump as she faces DWI charge
Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt gets salary bump as she faces DWI charge ABC13 Houston
Dickinson ISD educator arrested, accused of improper relationship with 16-year-old student
Dickinson ISD educator arrested, accused of improper relationship with 16-year-old student KHOU
YESTERDAY
La Marque approves $190,000 contract for new city manager
The agreement calls for Shawna Burkhart to begin work Monday and places her in charge of carrying out the duties and responsibilities assigned to the city manager under La Marque’s charter.
Disguised fentanyl pills among drugs seized at Galveston County home, sheriff's office says
Disguised fentanyl pills among drugs seized at Galveston County home, sheriff's office says KHOU
Dickinson Teacher Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With 16-Year-Old Student
Dickinson Teacher Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With 16-Year-Old Student Texas Scorecard
Law officers seize ecstasy pills laced with fentanyl in Texas City
Jahml McDonald was arrested Tuesday after investigators executed a search warrant in the 1200 block of Appomattox Drive, Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen said.
Galveston County under burn ban as drought continues in area
Galveston County under burn ban as drought continues in area CW39 Houston
Hurricanes Routinely Threaten the Texas Coast. But Mass Evacuations Pose Risks of Their Own.
Hurricanes Routinely Threaten the Texas Coast. But Mass Evacuations Pose Risks of Their Own. Public Health Watch
In 2018, researchers tested wild-looking dogs on a Texas island: Their DNA preserved genes from the red w
In 2018, researchers tested wild-looking dogs on a Texas island: Their DNA preserved genes from the red w The Times of India
Teacher at Galveston County Juvenile Center accused of improper relationship with student
Teacher at Galveston County Juvenile Center accused of improper relationship with student KFDM
Power LNG and Mexico’s Énestas sign partnership to build LNG hub at Port of Galveston
Power LNG and Mexico’s Énestas sign partnership to build LNG hub at Port of Galveston Energies Media
Candidates set for League City November elections
Candidates set for League City November elections Community Impact
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake opens new clinic in Webster
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake opens new clinic in Webster Community Impact
Dickinson ISD educator charged with improper student relationship at juvenile center
Deputies arrested Kristi Hanks, 46, after a traffic stop near her La Marque residence, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's office.
La Marque educator charged with improper student relationship at juvenile center
Deputies arrested Kristi Hanks, 46, after a traffic stop near her La Marque residence, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's office.
Dickinson ISD employee arrested over allegations involving student at alternative education school
Dickinson ISD employee arrested over allegations involving student at alternative education school Houston Chronicle
Carnival Breeze gets lowest passing score in CDC inspectionYesterday
Nearly 40,000 tiles later, Bishop’s Palace roof is completeYesterdayStrange handmade 'coins' are being discovered on Texas beaches
Strange handmade 'coins' are being discovered on Texas beaches Chron
Planning Commission backs denser development on Galveston's West End
Commissioners voted 5-1 to recommend an amended planned unit development for Royal Crown Enterprise LLC’s Sachs on the Seawall. The project now calls for 500 residential units, a nearly 290-room hotel and 80,000 square feet of commercial space at 10302…
Texas Gulf Seafood building in Galveston still smoldering
Galveston Fire Department arrived at the smoking ruins on Pier Seven in Port of Galveston about 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, but piles of twisted metal limited firefighters’ ability to knock down the fire’s remnants, Chief Mike Varela said.
THIS WEEK
Dickinson ISD teacher arrested, accused of improper relationship with 16-year-old student
Dickinson ISD teacher arrested, accused of improper relationship with 16-year-old student Click2Houston
Dickinson ISD educator arrested for improper relationship between educator, student
Dickinson ISD educator arrested for improper relationship between educator, student FOX 26 Houston
Galveston cruise ship gets one of CDC's lowest passing inspection scores of 2026
Galveston cruise ship gets one of CDC's lowest passing inspection scores of 2026 KHOU
Harris County treasurer requests six-figure raise months after DWI charge
Harris County treasurer requests six-figure raise months after DWI charge Houston Chronicle
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