Family Sues Over 2024 Galveston Police Shooting of Man in Crisis

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Ivy Lopez

Family Sues Over 2024 Galveston Police Shooting of Man in Crisis

The family of a Galveston man fatally shot by police in 2024 has filed a federal lawsuit alleging an officer escalated a mental health crisis, violating constitutional rights and disregarding an agreed-upon containment plan.

Politics and Government

Abbott Pushes Property Tax Reform in Galveston County Visit

Abbott Pushes Property Tax Reform in Galveston County Visit

Gulf Shores Spring Break Crackdown Leads to Nearly 150 Arrests

Gulf Shores Spring Break Crackdown Leads to Nearly 150 Arrests

Business and Economy

Spectacular Growth on Galveston’s West End

Spectacular Growth on Galveston’s West End

Ironman 70.3 Texas brings 2,000 athletes, traffic impacts to Galveston

Ironman 70.3 Texas brings 2,000 athletes, traffic impacts to Galveston

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Sheriff Seeks Local Help to Boost Patrols During Jeep Weekend

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Sheriff Seeks Local Help to Boost Patrols During Jeep Weekend

With Jeep Weekend 2026 approaching, the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is asking Bolivar Peninsula residents to host law enforcement officers to strengthen public safety during the high-traffic event.

Grand Jury Charges Bacliff Man in Notorious Texas Killing Fields Case

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Grand Jury Charges Bacliff Man in Notorious Texas Killing Fields Case

A Texas grand jury has indicted a 61-year-old man in connection with two murders tied to the long-unsolved “Texas Killing Fields,” marking a major development in a decades-old investigation.

Oil Spills on Mexico’s Gulf Coast Raise Concerns Along Texas Shores

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Oil Spills on Mexico’s Gulf Coast Raise Concerns Along Texas Shores

Multiple oil spills along Mexico’s Gulf Coast have contaminated over 140 miles of shoreline, raising environmental concerns that could extend north toward the Texas Gulf Coast, including Galveston.

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Oil Spills on Mexico’s Gulf Coast Raise Concerns Along Texas Shores

Oil Spills on Mexico’s Gulf Coast Raise Concerns Along Texas Shores

Residents question proposed Galveston Bay desalination plant

Residents question proposed Galveston Bay desalination plant

FAA investigates minor aircraft collision at Scholes International

FAA investigates minor aircraft collision at Scholes International

Carnival Dream returns to Galveston after upgrades

Business and Economy

Carnival Dream returns to Galveston after upgrades

West End shooting, pursuit end in ditch crash and death

West End shooting, pursuit end in ditch crash and death

Historic Galveston Ball House listed for $350K after fire damage

Real Estate and Development

Historic Galveston Ball House listed for $350K after fire damage

Vision Galveston CEO outlines growth, major housing push

Business and Economy

Vision Galveston CEO outlines growth, major housing push

Study finds Gulf shrimp revenue plunged 55% as imports dominate market

Business and Economy

Study finds Gulf shrimp revenue plunged 55% as imports dominate market

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

Health and Wellness

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

Galveston Hotel Tax Revenue Falls Short as Travel Patterns Shift

Business and Economy

Galveston Hotel Tax Revenue Falls Short as Travel Patterns Shift

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

West End shooting, pursuit end in ditch crash and death

West End shooting, pursuit end in ditch crash and death

Historic Galveston Ball House listed for $350K after fire damage

Real Estate and Development

Historic Galveston Ball House listed for $350K after fire damage

Vision Galveston CEO outlines growth, major housing push

Business and Economy

Vision Galveston CEO outlines growth, major housing push

Study finds Gulf shrimp revenue plunged 55% as imports dominate market

Business and Economy

Study finds Gulf shrimp revenue plunged 55% as imports dominate market

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

Health and Wellness

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

Galveston Hotel Tax Revenue Falls Short as Travel Patterns Shift

Business and Economy

Galveston Hotel Tax Revenue Falls Short as Travel Patterns Shift

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