Hitchcock mayor among 23 arrested in Galveston County illegal gambling probe

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Hitchcock mayor among 23 arrested in Galveston County illegal gambling probe

Galveston County authorities arrested Hitchcock Mayor Christopher Armacost and 22 others this week following a sweeping illegal gambling investigation that netted hundreds of machines, cash, and firearms.

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Mardi Gras Galveston ends with Fat Tuesday flair

Mardi Gras Galveston ends with Fat Tuesday flair

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Ball High opens new $200M campus

Ball High opens new $200M campus

Galveston Mardi Gras rolls on despite rain threat

Galveston Mardi Gras rolls on despite rain threat

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Abbott announces $730M shipbuilding expansion in Galveston, Port Arthur

Abbott announces $730M shipbuilding expansion in Galveston, Port Arthur

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

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

A $35 million beach renourishment project on Pensacola Beach is nearing completion, with 1.5 million cubic yards of sand set to be placed along 8.1 miles of shoreline ahead of peak spring tourism. Similar restoration efforts have wrapped up in Galveston, Texas.

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

Passengers aboard the Regal Princess set a Guinness World Record for most margaritas sold in eight hours while docked in Cozumel, serving 3,410 drinks made with Matthew McConaughey’s Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila.

Galveston eyes major walkability upgrades with $24M federal award

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Galveston eyes major walkability upgrades with $24M federal award

Galveston officials are reviewing plans to use a $24 million federal grant to overhaul downtown sidewalks, crosswalks, and stormwater systems. Project leaders say this could improve pedestrian safety and environmental resilience without requiring a local funding match.

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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

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

Ex-Employee’s Facebook Post Puts Galveston Bait Shop in Online Crosshairs

Ex-Employee’s Facebook Post Puts Galveston Bait Shop in Online Crosshairs

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

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

Ex-Employee’s Facebook Post Puts Galveston Bait Shop in Online Crosshairs

Ex-Employee’s Facebook Post Puts Galveston Bait Shop in Online Crosshairs

Police Arrest 27-Year-Old in Galveston Child Abduction Case

Police Arrest 27-Year-Old in Galveston Child Abduction Case

Preliminary Report Details Miscommunication in Mexican Navy Plane Disaster

Preliminary Report Details Miscommunication in Mexican Navy Plane Disaster

Galveston Earns Top Accessibility Honors in Statewide Tourism Study

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Galveston Earns Top Accessibility Honors in Statewide Tourism Study

Mardi Gras 2026 spreads from La Porte to Galveston

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Mardi Gras 2026 spreads from La Porte to Galveston