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Galveston County authorities arrested Hitchcock Mayor Christopher Armacost and 22 others this week following a sweeping illegal gambling investigation that netted hundreds of machines, cash, and firearms.
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Galveston officials are reviewing plans to use a $24 million federal grant to overhaul downtown sidewalks, crosswalks, and stormwater systems. Project leaders say this could improve pedestrian safety and environmental resilience without requiring a local funding match.
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Stabilis Solutions plans to make a final investment decision by the end of the first quarter of 2026 on a proposed Galveston LNG liquefaction facility and bunker vessel project. The company has secured 56% of planned capacity but confirmed a key marine customer will not extend its fueling contract.
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The Texas General Land Office and its partners have restored more than 5,300 linear feet of Hershey Beach on Galveston’s West End, depositing 378,000 cubic yards of dredged sand ahead of Spring Break. Officials say the project will help combat erosion estimated at nearly 7 feet per year.
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Mardi Gras Galveston concluded Tuesday night with final parades along the Strand, warm weather and a strong local turnout. Thousands gathered to close out weeks of island celebrations.
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department closed another oyster harvest area in Galveston Bay on Feb. 14 after surveys found too few legal-sized oysters, leaving only two of eight areas open as restoration efforts intensify.
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Ball High School has opened a new $200 million campus in Galveston, funded by the district’s 2022 bond program. The facility expands academic and career training programs and marks the first time one comprehensive high school will serve all island students.
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After 13 years as a cornerstone of Galveston’s creative scene, The Proletariat will close following a final Fat Tuesday celebration and reopen in June under a new concept. Owner Becky Major says the mission will remain rooted in community and the arts.

Galveston officials say all Mardi Gras parades and events will continue as planned despite rain in the forecast Saturday. The island will host 12 parades this weekend, including the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade, as part of its 115th annual celebration.
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The Houston and Galveston area will see one more dry day on Friday before a line of strong storms moves in Saturday evening. Dense morning fog will give way to cloudy skies on Friday, while Saturday brings heavy downpours, gusty winds, and a slight chance of severe weather.
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Disney Cruise Line will remove the Disney Magic from Galveston in mid-2027 after nearly 15 years of seasonal service. The ship will relocate to Vancouver for Alaska sailings, while Disney has not yet announced which vessel, if any, will replace it in Texas.
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Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Davie Defense Inc. will expand shipbuilding operations in Galveston and Port Arthur, investing more than $730 million and creating over 2,400 jobs. The state awarded the company a $21.7 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant to support the project, which will focus on building Arctic icebreakers and other specialized vessels.