A judge in Galveston County decided to sentence a man in a fentanyl-related death to jail time and probation instead of prison, sparking criticism from prosecutors and the victim’s family.
A pre-dawn shooting on Galveston’s West End escalated into a police chase that ended in a crash and the suspect’s death. One person remains hospitalized.
Galveston’s historic George Ball House is on the market for $350,000 following a devastating 2025 fire. Officials and preservationists hope a buyer will restore the landmark property.
Vision Galveston CEO Christine Bryant is guiding the young nonprofit’s rapid growth, with major initiatives—including workforce housing—planned for this year.