Texas reopens Matagorda Bay oyster harvesting area amid challenging season

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Texas reopens Matagorda Bay oyster harvesting area amid challenging season

Texas Parks and Wildlife officials reopened a previously closed oyster harvesting area in Matagorda Bay on March 7 after surveys found abundant market-size oysters, offering relief to Gulf Coast harvesters during a difficult season.

Diesel Spill After 18-Wheeler Crash Shuts Down I-45 Lanes in League City

Diesel Spill After 18-Wheeler Crash Shuts Down I-45 Lanes in League City

Large Crowds on Galveston’s West End Lead to 17 Arrests, Police Say

Large Crowds on Galveston’s West End Lead to 17 Arrests, Police Say

Politics and Government

Incumbent Henry Secures Republican Nomination in Galveston County Judge Race

Incumbent Henry Secures Republican Nomination in Galveston County Judge Race

Channel Yonko faces charge in daughter’s 2024 death

Channel Yonko faces charge in daughter’s 2024 death

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UTMB launches $9.5M Blue Zones partnership to improve health in Galveston

Health and Wellness

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UTMB launches $9.5M Blue Zones partnership to improve health in Galveston

The University of Texas Medical Branch has launched a $9.5 million partnership with the Blue Zones Project to promote healthier lifestyles and longer lifespans for Galveston residents.

Galveston Hotel Tax Revenue Falls Short as Travel Patterns Shift

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Galveston Hotel Tax Revenue Falls Short as Travel Patterns Shift

Galveston collected about $27.95 million in hotel occupancy taxes in fiscal year 2025, falling short of the city’s projected $29.7 million as hotel demand declined and travel patterns shifted.

Felony Charges Dropped Against Owner of Galveston Smoke Shop Hazy Daze

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Felony Charges Dropped Against Owner of Galveston Smoke Shop Hazy Daze

Felony charges against the owner of the Galveston smoke shop franchise Hazy Daze were dismissed Friday “in the interest of justice.” According to court records, the state may refile the charges later.

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Felony Charges Dropped Against Owner of Galveston Smoke Shop Hazy Daze

Felony Charges Dropped Against Owner of Galveston Smoke Shop Hazy Daze

Stormy Weather Slows Early Spring Break Crowds on Galveston Island

Business and Economy

Stormy Weather Slows Early Spring Break Crowds on Galveston Island

Galveston County Jury Convicts Houston Mother in Death of Toddler

Galveston County Jury Convicts Houston Mother in Death of Toddler

Beachfront Tiara Condominium Reaches Topping-Out Milestone on Galveston Seawall

Real Estate and Development

Beachfront Tiara Condominium Reaches Topping-Out Milestone on Galveston Seawall

Galveston Approves New Downtown Parking Rules, Residents Push Back on App Charge

Galveston Approves New Downtown Parking Rules, Residents Push Back on App Charge

Tourists warned to leave e-cigarettes at home

Tourists warned to leave e-cigarettes at home

Debate grows over 350-acre Discovery Sands project

Real Estate and Development

Debate grows over 350-acre Discovery Sands project

Bolivar heavy trash day set for March 6-7

Bolivar heavy trash day set for March 6-7

Galveston center serves seafarers

Galveston center serves seafarers

Handcrafted Tribute Honors Civic Leader Kempner

Arts and Culture

Handcrafted Tribute Honors Civic Leader Kempner

Study finds red wolf ancestry in coyotes along Texas Gulf Coast

Study finds red wolf ancestry in coyotes along Texas Gulf Coast

Texas closes another Galveston Bay oyster reef as harvest pressure mounts

Texas closes another Galveston Bay oyster reef as harvest pressure mounts

Galveston Approves New Downtown Parking Rules, Residents Push Back on App Charge

Galveston Approves New Downtown Parking Rules, Residents Push Back on App Charge

Tourists warned to leave e-cigarettes at home

Tourists warned to leave e-cigarettes at home

Debate grows over 350-acre Discovery Sands project

Real Estate and Development

Debate grows over 350-acre Discovery Sands project

Bolivar heavy trash day set for March 6-7

Bolivar heavy trash day set for March 6-7

Galveston center serves seafarers

Galveston center serves seafarers

Handcrafted Tribute Honors Civic Leader Kempner

Arts and Culture

Handcrafted Tribute Honors Civic Leader Kempner

Study finds red wolf ancestry in coyotes along Texas Gulf Coast

Study finds red wolf ancestry in coyotes along Texas Gulf Coast

Texas closes another Galveston Bay oyster reef as harvest pressure mounts

Texas closes another Galveston Bay oyster reef as harvest pressure mounts

$35M Pensacola Beach renourishment nears finish as Gulf Coast projects ramp up

$35M Pensacola Beach renourishment nears finish as Gulf Coast projects ramp up

Galveston-bound cruise sets Guinness record for margaritas sold in 8 hours

Business and Economy

Galveston-bound cruise sets Guinness record for margaritas sold in 8 hours

Galveston eyes major walkability upgrades with $24M federal award

Galveston eyes major walkability upgrades with $24M federal award

Stabilis Targets Q1 2026 Decision on $400M Galveston LNG Project

Business and Economy

Stabilis Targets Q1 2026 Decision on $400M Galveston LNG Project