Galveston port eyes rail link as aging bridge limits growth

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Joshua Hopkins

Galveston port eyes rail link as aging bridge limits growth

Galveston port officials are pursuing a federal study for a potential rail-supporting land bridge to Pelican Island, citing major development constraints tied to the aging Seawolf Parkway bridge.

Seawolf Park research finds dolphins shadow anglers, raising safety concerns

Seawolf Park research finds dolphins shadow anglers, raising safety concerns

Galveston Pier 19 Businesses Push Back on Waterfront Boardwalk Plan

Galveston Pier 19 Businesses Push Back on Waterfront Boardwalk Plan

Blue Dragon Sea Slugs Spotted Along Texas Beaches, Researchers Urge Caution

Blue Dragon Sea Slugs Spotted Along Texas Beaches, Researchers Urge Caution

Business and Economy

Texas reopens Matagorda Bay oyster harvesting area amid challenging season

Texas reopens Matagorda Bay oyster harvesting area amid challenging season

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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.

Vision Galveston CEO outlines growth, major housing push

Business and Economy

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Vision Galveston CEO outlines growth, major housing push

Vision Galveston CEO Christine Bryant is guiding the young nonprofit’s rapid growth, with major initiatives—including workforce housing—planned for this year.

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

Business and Economy

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

A new NOAA study says the Gulf Coast shrimp industry has become economically unsustainable after decades of decline, with revenue dropping sharply and imported shrimp dominating the U.S. market.

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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

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

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

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

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