Channel Yonko faces charge in daughter’s 2024 death

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Channel Yonko faces charge in daughter’s 2024 death

Jury selection started Monday in the capital murder trial of Channel Yonko in Galveston County. Yonko is accused of the October 2024 death of her daughter, Hannah. The case moves forward after months of delays and a courtroom dispute that stalled earlier proceedings.

Seawolf Parkway replacement cost nears $300M

Seawolf Parkway replacement cost nears $300M

Galveston Offers Parking Ticket Amnesty Before Booting Begins

Galveston Offers Parking Ticket Amnesty Before Booting Begins

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Galveston pitches island identity as cruise traffic surges

Galveston pitches island identity as cruise traffic surges

Fiber Outage Disrupts Internet, Phones at Galveston City Hall and Key Facilities

Fiber Outage Disrupts Internet, Phones at Galveston City Hall and Key Facilities

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Tourists warned to leave e-cigarettes at home

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Tourists warned to leave e-cigarettes at home

Travelers heading to Mexico may face steep fines or even jail time if they bring vaping devices into the country. Mexico recently expanded a nationwide ban on e-cigarettes and similar devices, prompting travel advisers and health officials to warn U.S. tourists—including cruise passengers departing from Texas ports—to avoid carrying vaping gear.

Debate grows over 350-acre Discovery Sands project

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Debate grows over 350-acre Discovery Sands project

Residents and officials in Jamaica Beach are raising concerns about a proposed 350-acre master-planned community called Discovery Sands on Galveston Island’s West End. The project, led by Dallas-based developer Jeffory Blackard, could include nearly 800 homes, a lagoon, a marina, and recreational amenities; critics worry about flooding, traffic, and environmental impacts.

Bolivar heavy trash day set for March 6-7

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Bolivar heavy trash day set for March 6-7

Galveston County and the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office will host a free heavy trash disposal event March 6-7 at the county’s Road and Bridge facility in Crystal Beach. Residents can drop off items, such as furniture, wood, and storm debris, at no cost. Hazardous materials and household trash will not be accepted.

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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

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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

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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

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

GLO Restores 5,300 Feet of Galveston Beach Ahead of Spring Break

GLO Restores 5,300 Feet of Galveston Beach Ahead of Spring Break

Oyster shortage triggers new Galveston Bay closure

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Oyster shortage triggers new Galveston Bay closure

The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

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The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

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

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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

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

GLO Restores 5,300 Feet of Galveston Beach Ahead of Spring Break

GLO Restores 5,300 Feet of Galveston Beach Ahead of Spring Break

Oyster shortage triggers new Galveston Bay closure

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Oyster shortage triggers new Galveston Bay closure

The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

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The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

Heavy rain, gusty winds possible during Mardi Gras and Valentine’s weekend

Heavy rain, gusty winds possible during Mardi Gras and Valentine’s weekend

Disney Magic to leave Galveston in 2027

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Disney Magic to leave Galveston in 2027

Texas leads nation in population gains as immigration slowdown tempers growth

Texas leads nation in population gains as immigration slowdown tempers growth

Water park launches online hiring for 2026 jobs

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Water park launches online hiring for 2026 jobs