The Port of Galveston is charting a bold course for economic expansion with the opening of its fourth cruise terminal this November. With projections of a $177 million financial boost, the island is gearing up for another banner year as a premier cruise hub in North America.
President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs may cause global economic ripples, but for Texas Gulf Coast shrimpers, they could be a long-awaited lifeline. Facing rock-bottom prices, rising fuel costs, and overseas competition, many local shrimpers are backing the controversial plan—even with its risks.
Texas Gas Service residential customers in Galveston will see a monthly rate increase beginning in June. The new charge will add $3.36 to each bill, affecting all residential customers on the island.
Galveston LNG Bunker Port LLC (GLBP) has signed a supply agreement with Dunmura Ltd., a U.K.-based LNG bunkering specialist, to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) from GLBP’s proposed liquefaction facility in Texas City. The deal supports the growing demand for LNG as a marine fuel, with bunker deliveries expected to begin in 2027.
Princess Cruises has canceled all Majestic Princess sailings from Galveston from November 2026 to March 2027, affecting multiple itineraries. Guests who are impacted will receive refunds and assistance in booking alternative cruises.
After spending five years in Galveston for mandatory maintenance, the TX-10,000, the largest heavy-lift vessel in the U.S., has returned to the water. The massive ship, known for dismantling the Golden Ray shipwreck, is returning to Sabine Pass.