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Texas City ISD earns perfect score on state financial rating
Based on fiscal year 2025 financial data, the ratings evaluate districts’ financial management practices, including administrative expenditures, accuracy of financial reporting, financial stability and internal financial controls....
government
Residents demand answers after Avenue P abandonment pulled from planning commission
In a written objection to city officials, Avenue O 1/2 resident Jodie Chenlo argued the city miscalculated the notification buffer, potentially depriving nearby property owners of due process and the opportunity to review the proposal and testify before the commission....
schools
Six Galveston County school districts honored for career education
Galveston, Texas City, Clear Creek, Friendswood, Dickinson and Santa Fe ISDs received the Career and Technical Association of Texas' District of Distinction recognition for the 2026-27 academic year....
government
Dickinson weighs short-term rentals amid enforcement push
City council members called for more active enforcement after public disturbances were identified at properties operating without permits.
Local
Volunteers to tackle trash along Harborside Drive near downtown Galveston
Since March, resident Brianna Lucker has organized monthly cleanups that typically attract about 15 volunteers to Harborside Drive and surrounding streets downtown....
government
Galveston residents to decide winner of $20,000 Rotary grant
The Rotary Club of Galveston Island has announced 19 finalists for its inaugural Community Choice Grant, an initiative that allows residents to vote on which nonprofit project should receive up to $20,000 in funding....
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Santa Fe teen advances on ‘The Voice,’ carrying hometown pride
Allie Rae Whittington advanced through the show's Battle Rounds on Monday after delivering a soulful rendition of Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine” alongside fellow Team Riley contestant Harmony McKee....
safety
Firefighter injured battling 2-alarm apartment fire in Meyerland area, around 20 units damaged
One firefighter was taken to the hospital after 100 firefighters battled a 2-alarm fire in the Meyerland area of Houston on Tuesday evening.
business
Galveston finishes renovations on Texas Heroes Monument
Restoration crews with R. Alden Marshall & Associates finished polishing and applying a protective wax coating to the monument’s bronze plates and statues Tuesday, giving the landmark a fresh sheen after it was last restored in 2015....
Local
Galveston shipbuilding boom brings urgent need for skilled workers
The United States faces a nationwide manufacturing labor shortage, with more than 800,000 unfilled manufacturing positions and an estimated 4 million jobs needing to be filled over the next decade, according to figures cited by summit organizers....
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Latitude Margaritaville developer closes on 1,318-acre Texas City tract
Site development for the active adult community of about 3,500 residences will begin this week at the tract between state Highways 3 and 146, north of the Emmett F. Lowry Expressway and extending toward Moses Bayou....
government
Planning commission pulls Avenue P abandonment proposal at applicant’s request
The hotel now seeks a right-of-way agreement — essentially a lease allowing improvements while retaining city ownership — from city council to convert about 21,000 square feet of the avenue into a park accessible to hotel guests and the public....
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New nonprofit receives Google donation
EverUpward received the donation to expand its EverBright program, which helps parents and caregivers address sexual abuse threats and prevention best practices....
schools
Mystery mailers targeting Texas families raise questions, concerns
The pamphlets, reportedly distributed under the name “Texas Transgender Student Union,” reference an organization that doesn't appear to exist and use branding resembling that of the Transgender Education Network of Texas, a legitimate transgender advocacy organization....
Local
Harvest Moon Regatta to start alongside Elissa
The Harvest Moon Regatta, an overnight sailboat race from the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier to Port Aransas, will officially begin at 2 p.m. Thursday....
schools
From kindergarten to careers, Build Freedom seeks to rebuild manufacturing workforce
During the inaugural Build Freedom Summit, workforce development leaders outlined an initiative designed to introduce children to manufacturing, engineering and skilled trades beginning in elementary school, creating a pathway from kindergarten through employment....
safety
Plane crash-lands at Scholes International Airport
The pilot, who was the only occupant, suffered no injuries and refused EMS, police said.
Local
Galveston's historic Reedy Chapel gets $6.7M Moody grant for repairs
The state's oldest African Methodist Episcopal Church will use the money to repair its 140-year-old building on Broadway.
Local
Judge dismisses $100 million Moody lawsuit against Galveston attorney
The judge granted a directed verdict Friday after determining there was insufficient evidence to send the case to a jury, Ross McDonald, an attorney representing Irwin "Buddy" Herz, said....
Local
Galveston leaders to receive update on homeless initiative after crackdown
Homelessness is increasing on the island, as job losses, medical bills and other financial setbacks leave more people struggling to keep a roof over their heads, nonprofit leaders and civic leaders said Monday....
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Independence Village’s longest resident celebrates 90th birthday
Shirley Bradford celebrated her 90th birthday Sunday just one week after Independence Village marked its 34th anniversary, bringing together two milestones that reflect a remarkable connection between one woman and the community she has called home since 1992....
government
League City election Q&A: Dinah Carpenter
City council candidate Dinah Carpenter answers questions about her priorities, Flock Safety cameras and the future of League City.
government
League City election Q&A: Sean Doyle
City council candidate Sean Doyle answers questions about his priorities, Flock Safety cameras and the future of League City.
safety
Driver charged with intoxication assault in crash with motorcycle
The motorcyclist was seriously injured Sunday night on Seawall Boulevard, police said Monday.
government
Planning Commission to consider street abandonment proposal
Commissioners will meet at 3:30 p.m. in city council chambers, 823 25th St., after they voted on Sept. 22 to postpone the proposal on Sept. 22, at the request of the Grand Galvez....
schools
Galveston Arts Center names new interim executive director
Selah Tacconi brings more than two decades of experience in nonprofit management, higher education, fundraising and organizational development.