Driver plunges into Gulf off Galveston Seawall

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Driver plunges into Gulf off Galveston Seawall

A 50-year-old man was hospitalized Tuesday morning after driving off the Galveston Seawall and into the Gulf of Mexico. Authorities say he was conscious when rescued, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Politics and Government

Mystery billboard targets Kemah leaders before election

Mystery billboard targets Kemah leaders before election

Politics and Government

La Marque flags $200K in payments after contract expired

La Marque flags $200K in payments after contract expired

Judge’s ruling in fentanyl murder case draws backlash

Judge’s ruling in fentanyl murder case draws backlash

Politics and Government

Concerns grow over federal meeting on Gulf oil and endangered species

Concerns grow over federal meeting on Gulf oil and endangered species

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Carnival Dream returns to Galveston after upgrades

Business and Economy

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Carnival Dream returns to Galveston after upgrades

Carnival Dream is set to return to Galveston on April 5 after a 16-day dry dock in Marseille, featuring updated onboard spaces and new guest amenities ahead of its next round of Caribbean sailings.

West End shooting, pursuit end in ditch crash and death

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West End shooting, pursuit end in ditch crash and death

A pre-dawn shooting on Galveston’s West End escalated into a police chase that ended in a crash and the suspect’s death. One person remains hospitalized.

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

Real Estate and Development

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

Galveston’s historic George Ball House is on the market for $350,000 following a devastating 2025 fire. Officials and preservationists hope a buyer will restore the landmark property.

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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

Debate grows over 350-acre Discovery Sands project

Real Estate and Development

Debate grows over 350-acre Discovery Sands project

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

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