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Texas’s 8 New School Laws: Phone Ban, Consent, Prayer

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Texas’s 8 New School Laws: Phone Ban, Consent, Prayer

Texas schools are starting the year with eight new laws: no all-day phone usage, opt-in sex education, parental approval, stronger discipline, and the inclusion of religious displays and prayer.

125 Years After Great Storm, Galveston Seawall Earns World Record Recognition

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125 Years After Great Storm, Galveston Seawall Earns World Record Recognition

Thousands gathered along Galveston’s historic seawall Saturday as the city marked the 125th anniversary of the Great Storm and earned a Guinness World Record for the world’s longest pedestrian walkway.

How a Deaf Swimmer Became Galveston’s Greatest Lifeguard

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How a Deaf Swimmer Became Galveston’s Greatest Lifeguard

LeRoy Colombo, a Galveston native who overcame deafness and childhood illness, became one of the most celebrated lifeguards in history, credited with saving more than 900 lives and securing a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Leadership Changes at UTMB: Bianco Becomes Dean, Blackwell Named Vice Dean of Graduate Medical Education

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Leadership Changes at UTMB: Bianco Becomes Dean, Blackwell Named Vice Dean of Graduate Medical Education

The University of Texas Medical Branch has announced two key leadership appointments in the John Sealy School of Medicine, elevating Dr. Antonio Bianco to the role of dean and naming Dr. Tom Blackwell to a newly created position of vice dean.

From Seawall Walks to Fresh Oysters: Why Galveston Remains a Top Coastal Escape

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From Seawall Walks to Fresh Oysters: Why Galveston Remains a Top Coastal Escape

Galveston, Texas, blends beachside fun, rich history, and world-class seafood, making it one of the Gulf Coast’s most charming escapes. Here’s why the barrier island continues to attract both history buffs and beach lovers.

Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival to Host Awards Gala Sept. 20 in Seabrook

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Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival to Host Awards Gala Sept. 20 in Seabrook

The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival will celebrate its 2025 nominees at an Awards Gala on Sept. 20 at Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, showcasing clips from each category before announcing winners.

Arts and Culture

Texas’s 8 New School Laws: Phone Ban, Consent, Prayer

125 Years After Great Storm, Galveston Seawall Earns World Record Recognition

How a Deaf Swimmer Became Galveston’s Greatest Lifeguard

Leadership Changes at UTMB: Bianco Becomes Dean, Blackwell Named Vice Dean of Graduate Medical Education

From Seawall Walks to Fresh Oysters: Why Galveston Remains a Top Coastal Escape

Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival to Host Awards Gala Sept. 20 in Seabrook

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