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League City details road projects underway, more planned
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League City details road projects underway, more planned

League City officials provided an update on several ongoing and upcoming road and capital improvement projects, including a new turn lane on League City Parkway and future roadway and intersection upgrades funded by county and city dollars.

NOAA research buoy ‘Bob’ goes missing again in Gulf
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NOAA research buoy ‘Bob’ goes missing again in Gulf

A solar-powered NOAA research buoy nicknamed “Bob” has drifted away from its moorings in the Gulf of Mexico for the second time in less than a year, prompting a lighthearted but serious appeal from federal scientists who rely on its data.

METRO replaces Q Fare Card with new RideMETRO system
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METRO replaces Q Fare Card with new RideMETRO system

Houston-area transit riders now have expanded ways to pay after METRO launched its new RideMETRO fare system, which introduced a $2 reloadable card, mobile payments, and a loyalty perk with no fare increases.

Game room raids net arrests, gambling devices in Galveston
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Game room raids net arrests, gambling devices in Galveston

Galveston police and regional partners seized a “significant number” of illegal gambling machines and made multiple arrests during coordinated early-morning raids across the island following a months-long investigation.

Port of Galveston moves ahead with $106M West Port upgrade
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Port of Galveston moves ahead with $106M West Port upgrade

The Port of Galveston is moving forward with a $106 million program of waterside and landside upgrades at its West Port Cargo Complex, a multi-year investment aimed at modernizing aging infrastructure and expanding capacity for breakbulk and project cargo.

Police arrest Galveston man accused of impersonating federal agent
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Police arrest Galveston man accused of impersonating federal agent

A Galveston man is facing felony charges after authorities say he impersonated a federal immigration officer and detained two men in a downtown parking lot, an incident partially captured on video by local activists.

Procession honors victims of Galveston plane crash before return to Mexico
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Procession honors victims of Galveston plane crash before return to Mexico

Before sunrise Friday, five caskets carrying victims of a Dec. 22 plane crash were escorted across Galveston as part of a coordinated effort to return the remains of Mexican Navy personnel and a civilian doctor to their families in Mexico.

Galveston considers 30-minute parking, amnesty to boost compliance
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Galveston considers 30-minute parking, amnesty to boost compliance

Galveston officials are considering changes to downtown parking rules, including 30-minute payment options, tougher fine collection and a temporary amnesty program, with the goal of reducing violations and improving compliance.

Midnight births welcome 2026 in the Houston area
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Midnight births welcome 2026 in the Houston area

Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, Texas Children's Hospital, and St. Luke's Health welcomed healthy newborns in 2026 within minutes of the New Year.

Chilly coast welcomes 2026 before 70s and 80s return
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Chilly coast welcomes 2026 before 70s and 80s return

Galveston Island will ring in the new year under cool, dry, and breezy conditions Tuesday night, followed by a rapid warmup on New Year's Day and springlike temperatures later in the week.

Two Survivors of Galveston Bay Plane Crash Recovering in Hospital
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Two Survivors of Galveston Bay Plane Crash Recovering in Hospital

Two women who survived a fatal plane crash in Galveston Bay last week are hospitalized and recovering, according to the nonprofit that chartered the aircraft for a medical transport mission.

New League City Boat Rules Draw Opposition From Liveaboard Residents
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New League City Boat Rules Draw Opposition From Liveaboard Residents

A newly approved League City ordinance requiring permits and inspections for liveaboards has prompted an online petition and debate over safety, environmental protection and personal privacy at local marinas.

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