Carnival Cruise Line unveiled its 2027–2028 itineraries this week, announcing that the 2,100-passenger Carnival Miracle will sail from Galveston before crossing the Atlantic for a European season that includes a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse voyage.
Hershey Beach on Galveston’s West End will remain closed through 2025 as crews begin a large-scale restoration project to rebuild nearly two miles of eroded shoreline.
A “king tide” linked to this week’s supermoon flooded parts of Galveston’s bay side, offering residents a preview of the city’s growing flood risks as sea levels rise.
A private utility company plans to construct a first-of-its-kind desalination plant in Texas City, aiming to supply fresh water to the Houston region as the state prepares for future water shortages.
Authorities confirmed that a 21-year-old man who went missing while swimming with his family on Sunday off Galveston’s Seawall Boulevard was found dead Monday morning.
Galveston officials have launched a large-scale coastal restoration project on the island’s west end to combat erosion, closing Hershey Beach access through the end of the year as crews work to replenish nearly two miles of shoreline.
Authorities in Galveston are searching for a 21-year-old Richmond man who disappeared while swimming Sunday morning, one day after another man died in nearby waters amid dangerous surf conditions.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that the voter registration deadline for the November 4 election is Monday, October 6. Texans will decide on 17 proposed constitutional amendments and several local measures.
PattyCakes Bakery, a Galveston favorite for chocolate crinkle cookies and cupcakes, announced it will close Oct. 5 after 15 years of business.
An early morning police pursuit from Hitchcock to Galveston ended in a deadly officer-involved shooting at Seawolf Park, after authorities say the suspect fired multiple shots and pointed a weapon at officers.
Jordan Wilmore, who once dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player, is now sacrificing his aspirations to serve the city of Kemah as a police cadet. Standing at 7 feet 3 inches, he is poised to become one of the tallest law enforcement recruits in the country.