Vince Lorefice, executive director of coastal operations, told board trustees that July parking revenue at Stewart Beach increased 32.2% to $188,715, while East Beach revenue grew 14.2% to $157,740. Season pass sales also grew nearly 27%, to 237 from 187…
The Texas General Land Office and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Aug. 20 that they had signed a construction memorandum of understanding allowing the state and federal agencies to coordinate work on portions of the project before completing a…
The bonds will finance construction of Fire Station No. 2, a project voters authorized during the November 2025 bond election.
Council voted 4-3 to eliminate Assistant City Manager Matt Maggiolino’s position, with Mayor Travis Magliolo and councilmen Kevin Edmonds and Shaun Holt in opposition. The decision was part of an ongoing budget process that began July 14 with a projected…
Board staff bought a vintage 1923 Dodge Brothers Roadster off Facebook Marketplace on Aug. 6, refurbished it and had it decorated by artist Jessica Antonelli, with hopes of using the vehicle to promote the city at events and celebrations.
In the southern third of Texas, including Galveston County, dove season historically opened in late September to avoid impacting late-nesting mourning doves. But recent data and record dove populations enabled the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to open the entire…
The agreement calls for Margaritaville at Sea to operate weekly sailings from Cruise Terminal 28, adding another cruise brand to a port that expects a record 3.9 million passenger movements this year.
City council members wrestled with whether to propose the city's no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.398957 per $100 of taxable value or leave themselves room to consider a higher rate as budget negotiations continue.
The Wharves Board contributed $18,000 to its endowment at Texas A&M University at Galveston and another $10,000 to its endowment at Galveston College, port officials announced Tuesday.
Mayor Keith Bell was charged with a Class B misdemeanor after deputies said a woman saw him masturbating in an Angleton office, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest divided residents at Monday’s City Council meeting, with some…
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Marie Gelles, who’s led the city since 2019, submitted her resignation Monday and expressed gratitude for what the city accomplished during her tenure. Gelles plans to work with the City Council on the transition, although she hasn’t given a departure…
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Galveston to host Texian Navy Day featuring a decorated boat parade, historical exhibits CW39 Houston
Officials gathered Monday to break ground on the Shops at La Marque, a major retail development planned along FM 1764 near Interstate 45 that is expected to bring some of the country's most recognizable retailers to a site once dominated…
Galveston emerging as Texas' future technology center Chron
Bell was arrested around 11 a.m. Friday on a Class B misdemeanor indecent exposure charge, according to jail records. He was released Saturday on a $75,000 bond with conditions requiring him not to contact the complainant,go near her home or…
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La Marque Mayor Keith Bell was arrested about 11 a.m., officials said. He remained at the jail Friday evening, awaiting a magistrate hearing for bond Saturday.
Biz Buzz: Celebrity couple saves another Galveston building; Ace Hardware nails down League City site The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper
Clifton Allen and his son, Ziggy Allen, founded AZ Sports as an inclusive youth sports organization focused on giving children of all abilities, including children with autism, Down syndrome and ADHD, the opportunity to learn, grow and build confidence through…
A probable cause affidavit obtained by The Daily News on Friday states investigators believe Kristi Rae Hanks, 46, of La Marque, exchanged text messages with a 16-year-old student, bought him a Glock and sent him about $2,000 after he threatened…
Port of Galveston secures $7.4 million for traffic, pedestrian improvementsAug 21
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Dickinson officials are proposing a smaller library operating budget for this year while acknowledging the building still has a foundation p…
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James Elmore trial date set in Galveston County over 2 notorious Texas Killing Fields deaths Yahoo
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James Dolphs Elmore entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment on a second-degree felony manslaughter charge in the 122nd District Cou…
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Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt, charged with a DWI, may get 30% pay raise CW39 Houston
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Soft skills learning center prepares students for career, life Community Impact
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