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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....
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....
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....
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.
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....
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....
Galveston port marks major milestone in cargo expansion
Port officials, state lawmakers, maritime industry representatives and local leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing the project, which replaces deteriorating waterfront infrastructure with modern cargo facilities designed to accommodate larger operations and f...
At least one injured in Galveston causeway rollover
At least one person is receiving EMS care.
Galveston road closures planned for busy weekend of events
The city announced Wednesday that several streets and portions of major thoroughfares will be affected Friday through Sunday by ARToberFEST, the Beach Girl Triathlon, Bike Around the Bay, the Third Coast Pride Parade and the Toughest 10K....
Galveston cracks down on roadside panhandling as homeless population grows
The city is adopting a zero-tolerance policy toward violations of existing laws governing solicitation and pedestrian activity in roadways.
Word of mouth brings Ball High's Class of 1966 together for reunion in Galveston
Cynthia Wygant Mellon and several classmates spent months tracking down graduates and organizing the reunion after discovering records from previous gatherings had been lost or damaged....
After decades, Galveston's 'Water Guy' loses longtime spot
Known to generations of island motorists as “Ron the Water Guy,” Ron Radler has spent his days selling bottled water, exchanging friendly words with drivers and making a living one donation at a time....
Galveston musician recreates Moody Mansion artifacts with AI, 3D printing
Kevin Anthony, a member of the band G-Town, used artificial intelligence software to create 3D models of antique pieces before printing replicas with wood-filled material designed to mimic the look and feel of real wood....
Galveston bets on LNG with $240 million port development
The project, known as Project Seawolf, would establish what developers describe as the Gulf Coast's first fully integrated marine LNG fueling facility, providing fuel for cruise ships and cargo vessels operating in the Galveston, Houston and Texas City ship channels....
Galveston plans long-term care, seeks ownership of Heroes Monument
Councilman Alex Porretto, who worked with the Sidney Sherman Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas to highlight the monument’s history and importance, believes the city has a responsibility to preserve the 75-foot monument on Broadway....
Landscaping project to reshape major Galveston corridors
The landscaping project is a partnership among the city, Texas Department of Transportation and the Galveston Island Tree Conservancy, designed to prune, trim and remove hazardous and overgrown trees at various locations around the island and fix irrigation systems....