Texas Tourism, Fishing Groups Join Call for Crackdown on Plastic “Nurdles”

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Texas Tourism, Fishing Groups Join Call for Crackdown on Plastic “Nurdles”

Texas tourism and fishing industries are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to act against nurdle pollution, warning that unchecked plastic discharge could threaten marine ecosystems and the state’s $31 billion outdoor recreation economy.

Politics and Government

Residents and Officials Defend ‘Gulf of Mexico’ as Push to Rename Falters

Residents and Officials Defend ‘Gulf of Mexico’ as Push to Rename Falters

Business and Economy

MSC Cruises’ Seascape Sets Sail from Galveston, Launching ‘Exciting New Chapter’ for Port

MSC Cruises’ Seascape Sets Sail from Galveston, Launching ‘Exciting New Chapter’ for Port

Business and Economy

New Texas Gateway Pipeline to Boost Natural Gas Flow from East Texas to Gulf Coast Markets

New Texas Gateway Pipeline to Boost Natural Gas Flow from East Texas to Gulf Coast Markets

East Beach, Stewart Beach Facilities to Stay Open Weekends as Crowds Keep Coming

East Beach, Stewart Beach Facilities to Stay Open Weekends as Crowds Keep Coming

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Paxton Seeks to Block Tylenol Maker’s Dividend, Citing Risks to Texas Lawsuit Recovery

Health and Wellness

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Paxton Seeks to Block Tylenol Maker’s Dividend, Citing Risks to Texas Lawsuit Recovery

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion to block Kenvue, maker of Tylenol, from paying dividends this month. The move comes amid an ongoing state lawsuit accusing the company and Johnson & Johnson of deceptive marketing that allegedly misled pregnant women about potential risks linked to autism and ADHD.

Galveston Man Charged with Murder After Weekend Shooting Death

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Galveston Man Charged with Murder After Weekend Shooting Death

Galveston police arrested a 42-year-old man Tuesday in connection with the weekend shooting death of a 29-year-old found inside a vehicle. Authorities say they arrested the suspect during a traffic stop and are currently holding him on a $500,000 bond.

Galveston Gears Up for Lone Star Rally, Welcoming Half a Million Bikers

Arts and Culture

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Galveston Gears Up for Lone Star Rally, Welcoming Half a Million Bikers

Galveston is revving up for the annual Lone Star Rally, a four-day motorcycle celebration expected to draw roughly 500,000 visitors and pump an estimated $115 million into the island’s economy. Locals brace for the noise, crowds, and excitement that have become a hallmark of this Texas-sized tradition.

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Galveston Gears Up for Lone Star Rally, Welcoming Half a Million Bikers

Arts and Culture

Galveston Gears Up for Lone Star Rally, Welcoming Half a Million Bikers

Rex Bell, Folk Music Icon and Keeper of Galveston’s Old Quarter Spirit, Dies at 81

Arts and Culture

Rex Bell, Folk Music Icon and Keeper of Galveston’s Old Quarter Spirit, Dies at 81

Cleanup Efforts Continue Post Galveston Ship Channel Oil Spill

Cleanup Efforts Continue Post Galveston Ship Channel Oil Spill

UTMB Galveston Signs Lab Services Agreement with Aspira Women’s Health

Health and Wellness

UTMB Galveston Signs Lab Services Agreement with Aspira Women’s Health

California and Texas Surf Communities Unite for Galveston Museum Gala

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California and Texas Surf Communities Unite for Galveston Museum Gala

Winn-Dixie Marks 100th Year With Major Rebranding, Store Closures Across Gulf Coast

Business and Economy

Winn-Dixie Marks 100th Year With Major Rebranding, Store Closures Across Gulf Coast

Galveston ISD Delays Ten Commandments Displays Amid Legal Battle

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Galveston ISD Delays Ten Commandments Displays Amid Legal Battle

Galveston Considers Merging Police Dispatch with County Sheriff’s Office

Galveston Considers Merging Police Dispatch with County Sheriff’s Office

League City Council Advances ‘Unreasonable Noise’ Ban, Keeps Animal Clause

Politics and Government

League City Council Advances ‘Unreasonable Noise’ Ban, Keeps Animal Clause

From Seawall Strolls to Sausage and Song: Galveston Gears Up for Island Oktoberfest

Arts and Culture

From Seawall Strolls to Sausage and Song: Galveston Gears Up for Island Oktoberfest

ARM Energy Advances $2.3B LNG Pipeline for Southeast Texas

Business and Economy

ARM Energy Advances $2.3B LNG Pipeline for Southeast Texas

Carnival Marks 25 Years of Sailing from Galveston with Celebration Aboard Jubilee

Business and Economy

Carnival Marks 25 Years of Sailing from Galveston with Celebration Aboard Jubilee

California and Texas Surf Communities Unite for Galveston Museum Gala

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California and Texas Surf Communities Unite for Galveston Museum Gala

Winn-Dixie Marks 100th Year With Major Rebranding, Store Closures Across Gulf Coast

Business and Economy

Winn-Dixie Marks 100th Year With Major Rebranding, Store Closures Across Gulf Coast

Galveston ISD Delays Ten Commandments Displays Amid Legal Battle

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Galveston ISD Delays Ten Commandments Displays Amid Legal Battle

Galveston Considers Merging Police Dispatch with County Sheriff’s Office

Galveston Considers Merging Police Dispatch with County Sheriff’s Office

League City Council Advances ‘Unreasonable Noise’ Ban, Keeps Animal Clause

Politics and Government

League City Council Advances ‘Unreasonable Noise’ Ban, Keeps Animal Clause

From Seawall Strolls to Sausage and Song: Galveston Gears Up for Island Oktoberfest

Arts and Culture

From Seawall Strolls to Sausage and Song: Galveston Gears Up for Island Oktoberfest

ARM Energy Advances $2.3B LNG Pipeline for Southeast Texas

Business and Economy

ARM Energy Advances $2.3B LNG Pipeline for Southeast Texas

Carnival Marks 25 Years of Sailing from Galveston with Celebration Aboard Jubilee

Business and Economy

Carnival Marks 25 Years of Sailing from Galveston with Celebration Aboard Jubilee

Galveston Unveils Plan for National Juneteenth Center at Historic Ashton Villa

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Galveston Unveils Plan for National Juneteenth Center at Historic Ashton Villa

Sheriff Jimmy Fullen, TCOLE Settle Long-Running Dispute Over Peace Officer License

Politics and Government

Sheriff Jimmy Fullen, TCOLE Settle Long-Running Dispute Over Peace Officer License

Galveston Eyes Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals With Tougher Enforcement Rules

Galveston Eyes Crackdown on Short-Term Rentals With Tougher Enforcement Rules

Galveston’s Will Wright Receives British Empire Medal for Dickens on the Strand Work

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Galveston’s Will Wright Receives British Empire Medal for Dickens on the Strand Work