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Huge crowd greets Senate hopeful James Talarico at Galveston rally

The Talarico campaign and Galveston County Democrats held the rally, 12 days before the Nov. 3 election, as part of his statewide 20-city Clear Eyes, Full Hearts tour, named after a motto from the TV series Friday Night Lights....

Galveston County Daily NewsOct 23, 2026

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Colorful sails fill Galveston waters for Harvest Moon Regatta

Hundreds of sailboats made their way past the island, beginning a journey of about 150 nautical miles — more than 172 statute miles — to Port Aransas in a race that combines competitive sailing with the beauty of the Gulf…...

Galveston County Daily NewsOct 22, 2026

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Galveston police chief presents new homelessness outreach division

The Galveston Police Department launched a Homeless Outreach Partnership and Enforcement division, a new team that will connect homeless people with housing resources, addiction treatment and other services....

Galveston County Daily NewsOct 22, 2026

Local

Shoal Point LNG facility could begin fueling ships by 2030

Galveston LNG Bunker Port, a joint venture between Navergy Infrastructure Partners and Seapath Group, plans to construct a small-scale natural gas liquefaction, storage and bunkering facility on about 140 acres of city-owned industrial property along the Texas City Ship Channel....

Galveston County Daily NewsOct 22, 2026

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Port of Galveston receives $1.18 million in federal security grants

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the Galveston Wharves $1,180,524 through its fiscal year 2026 Port Security Grant Program, with the port contributing an additional $393,510 toward the projects....

Galveston County Daily NewsOct 22, 2026

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.

Galveston County Daily NewsOct 21, 2026