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Charles Barkley Rekindles Backlash With Fresh Jab at Galveston Beaches
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Charles Barkley Rekindles Backlash With Fresh Jab at Galveston Beaches

Charles Barkley is facing renewed criticism after a resurfaced podcast clip shows him repeating long-debunked claims about Galveston’s beaches, months after he apologized for similar remarks.

18-Year-Old Accused in Fatal Galveston Hit-and-Run Released on Bond
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18-Year-Old Accused in Fatal Galveston Hit-and-Run Released on Bond

A Cypress teenager has been charged in the hit-and-run crash that killed a 77-year-old cyclist in Galveston. He turned himself in on Friday and was released after posting bond.

Carnival Dream Lifeboat Falls Into Water in Cozumel; No Injuries Reported
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Carnival Dream Lifeboat Falls Into Water in Cozumel; No Injuries Reported

A Carnival Dream lifeboat detached and fell into the water on Wednesday during a safety test in Cozumel. No injuries were reported, and the Galveston-based cruise ship was not damaged.

Federal Judge Orders Removal of Ten Commandments Displays; Galveston ISD Maintains Classroom Ban
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Federal Judge Orders Removal of Ten Commandments Displays; Galveston ISD Maintains Classroom Ban

Galveston ISD says it will keep the Ten Commandments posters out of classrooms despite a lawsuit from the Texas Attorney General. A federal judge separately issued a preliminary injunction requiring several districts to remove the posters, ruling the law mandating the displays likely violates the Establishment Clause.

Fire Engulfs Cooling Towers at Defunct Galveston County Power Plant; Future Desalination Site Spared
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Fire Engulfs Cooling Towers at Defunct Galveston County Power Plant; Future Desalination Site Spared

A massive fire tore through the abandoned cooling towers at the former P.H. Robinson power plant in Bacliff, but the structures destroyed were not part of EPCOR’s purchase for a future desalination facility, officials said.

Holiday Season Kicks Off Nov. 29 With Market, Tree Lighting in League City
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Holiday Season Kicks Off Nov. 29 With Market, Tree Lighting in League City

League City will host two annual holiday traditions on Nov. 29: the Nutcracker in the Park outdoor market in the morning and the community tree lighting ceremony at League Park in the evening.

Bond Lowered for Galveston Man Accused of Killing Terminally Ill Spouse
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Bond Lowered for Galveston Man Accused of Killing Terminally Ill Spouse

Galveston police arrested 88-year-old Ernest Leal after he allegedly admitted to shooting his 89-year-old wife, Anita Leal, at their home early Monday. A judge later lowered his bond from $250,000 to $80,000.

Galveston Council Approves Tougher Short-Term Rental Rules, Creates Three-Strike System
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Galveston Council Approves Tougher Short-Term Rental Rules, Creates Three-Strike System

The Galveston City Council approved more stringent rules for short-term rentals, including a three-strike system that could revoke a property's rental license after multiple violations.

Galveston’s Groundswell Expands Mission as Shutdown Tests Food Programs
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Galveston’s Groundswell Expands Mission as Shutdown Tests Food Programs

Galveston’s longtime farmers market nonprofit has rebranded as Groundswell to reflect its broader mission. The group faced an early test when the recent federal shutdown jeopardized SNAP and WIC funding.

19 Arrested in Prostitution, Drug Crackdown Linked to Lone Star Rally
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19 Arrested in Prostitution, Drug Crackdown Linked to Lone Star Rally

Texas DPS and multiple Southeast Texas agencies arrested 19 people in a two-day enforcement operation tied to the Lone Star Rally, targeting prostitution-related crimes and drug offenses.

Galveston’s New Songwriter Festival Honors Legacy of Old Quarter Icon Rex Bell
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Galveston’s New Songwriter Festival Honors Legacy of Old Quarter Icon Rex Bell

Galveston’s first Old Quarter Songwriter Festival launches this week with 30 artists across four downtown stages, unfolding in the shadow and spirit of longtime Old Quarter owner Rex “Wrecks” Bell, who died earlier this month at 81.

Icon of the Seas Set for Galveston Debut as Royal Caribbean Expands Texas Operations
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Icon of the Seas Set for Galveston Debut as Royal Caribbean Expands Texas Operations

Royal Caribbean will deploy its record-setting Icon of the Seas to Galveston in August 2027, along with two additional ships, which represents a significant boost for Texas’s busiest cruise port.

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