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Galveston County Fair returns with rodeo, music and family fun
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Galveston County Fair returns with rodeo, music and family fun

The 2026 Galveston County Fair & Rodeo returns April 17–25 in Hitchcock, Texas, offering rodeo events, livestock shows, concerts, and family attractions rooted in agriculture and youth development.

Authorities raid suspect’s home in Texas Killing Fields case
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Authorities raid suspect’s home in Texas Killing Fields case

Investigators searched the Galveston County home of suspect James Elmore as part of an ongoing probe into the decades-old Texas Killing Fields case, focusing on alleged manslaughter and evidence tampering tied to two victims.

Galveston residents push for parade honoring astronaut Christina Koch
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Galveston residents push for parade honoring astronaut Christina Koch

Galveston residents are rallying to organize a parade for astronaut Christina Koch following her return from NASA’s Artemis II mission, though no official plans have been confirmed.

Galveston survey highlights safety concerns on Seawall Boulevard
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Galveston survey highlights safety concerns on Seawall Boulevard

A City of Galveston survey found most full-time residents support safety improvements along Seawall Boulevard, as officials plan a long-term redesign of the busy coastal corridor following hundreds of crashes and multiple fatalities.

Fleet Week debuts in Texas with Galveston ship parade
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Fleet Week debuts in Texas with Galveston ship parade

Fleet Week Houston made its Texas debut with a ship parade in Galveston, drawing large crowds and launching a weeklong series of military and community events across the region.

New study to track long-term heart health of 10,000 Galveston residents
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New study to track long-term heart health of 10,000 Galveston residents

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch are recruiting thousands of Galveston County residents for a long-term cardiovascular study to understand how lifestyle, environment, and other factors shape heart health.

Texas urges boaters to protect nesting coastal birds
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Texas urges boaters to protect nesting coastal birds

Texas wildlife officials are urging anglers and boaters to avoid disturbing coastal bird nesting areas this spring, warning that increased recreation activity can harm vulnerable species already facing population declines.

Galveston pool to reopen April 18 for spring season
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Galveston pool to reopen April 18 for spring season

Lasker Park Community Pool in Galveston will reopen April 18 with seasonal hours for its lap pool, followed by the splash pool opening in mid-May as the city prepares for summer operations.

West End project heads to City Council with conservation focus
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West End project heads to City Council with conservation focus

Galveston’s Planning Commission advanced the 350-acre Discovery Sands project with added environmental and housing recommendations, positioning the development as a long-term investment in coastal growth and sustainability.

Fuel surge squeezes Galveston charter boats
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Fuel surge squeezes Galveston charter boats

Rising fuel prices tied to geopolitical tensions are cutting into profits for charter fishing businesses in Galveston, forcing captains to weigh absorbing costs or raising rates ahead of peak season.

Galveston restaurateur Vic Fertitta dies at 90
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Galveston restaurateur Vic Fertitta dies at 90

Galveston civic leader and restaurateur Vic Fertitta, a key figure in the island’s hospitality industry and father of businessman Tilman Fertitta, has died at age 90, leaving a decades-long legacy in tourism and community service.

Symphony of the Seas redeployment reshapes 2027 cruises
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Symphony of the Seas redeployment reshapes 2027 cruises

Royal Caribbean has revised its 2027 deployment plans, moving Symphony of the Seas from Galveston to Fort Lauderdale while maintaining a strong Texas presence with Icon of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas.

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