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Alligator Spotted Near Galveston’s East Beach Enjoying a ‘Spa Day’
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Alligator Spotted Near Galveston’s East Beach Enjoying a ‘Spa Day’

Beachgoers at Galveston’s East Beach got a surprise when they spotted a large alligator in the Gulf. Experts say it’s a normal behavior, as gators use saltwater to clear parasites.

Second Consecutive Year of Recognition Highlights UTMB’s Workplace Culture
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Second Consecutive Year of Recognition Highlights UTMB’s Workplace Culture

UTMB Health has once again earned a spot on Forbes’ Best-In-State Employers list, reflecting high marks from employees and peers across Texas.

Extreme Heat Buckles Galveston Road as Houston Drivers Battle Daily Potholes
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Extreme Heat Buckles Galveston Road as Houston Drivers Battle Daily Potholes

Texas drivers are facing fresh roadway headaches. Extreme heat buckled a section of Galveston’s Seawall Boulevard, while in Houston, potholes remain a daily hazard for commuters.

Study Finds Most Coastal Texas Restaurants Still Passing Off Imported Shrimp as Gulf-Caught
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Study Finds Most Coastal Texas Restaurants Still Passing Off Imported Shrimp as Gulf-Caught

A new study shows more than half of restaurants along the Texas coast falsely market imported shrimp as Gulf-caught. A state law taking effect Sept. 1 will impose penalties on businesses that mislabel their seafood.

Houston-Galveston Region Gets $4M Federal Grant to Improve Road Safety
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Houston-Galveston Region Gets $4M Federal Grant to Improve Road Safety

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) has received a $4 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to develop and implement new road safety initiatives. The funding is part of a broader effort to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries in the region, particularly among pedestrians and cyclists. The grant will support the creation of "Safety Action Plans" in collaboration with various local agencies and cities.

Margaritaville Resort Planned for Alabama Beaches, Buffett’s Hometown Roots
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Margaritaville Resort Planned for Alabama Beaches, Buffett’s Hometown Roots

A new Margaritaville resort is coming to Alabama’s Gulf Coast, bringing Jimmy Buffett’s famed island lifestyle brand back to the late singer’s hometown roots.

Disney Cruise Line Adds San Diego and Galveston Sailings for Fall 2026–Spring 2027
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Disney Cruise Line Adds San Diego and Galveston Sailings for Fall 2026–Spring 2027

Disney Cruise Line has announced its fall 2026 and spring 2027 itineraries, with expanded sailings from San Diego and Galveston. For the first time, San Diego will host two Disney ships—the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder.

Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival to Host Awards Gala Sept. 20 in Seabrook
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Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival to Host Awards Gala Sept. 20 in Seabrook

The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival will celebrate its 2025 nominees at an Awards Gala on Sept. 20 at Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, showcasing clips from each category before announcing winners.

Houston Raid Nets Guns, Trailers, and Drugs After Galveston County Cargo Theft Probe
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Houston Raid Nets Guns, Trailers, and Drugs After Galveston County Cargo Theft Probe

A stolen trailer investigation in La Marque led Galveston County deputies to a Houston home, where SWAT teams seized stolen firearms, vehicles and more than 31 pounds of drugs.

Galveston Seawall to Be Certified as World’s Longest Continuous Sidewalk by Guinness
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Galveston Seawall to Be Certified as World’s Longest Continuous Sidewalk by Guinness

Galveston’s seawall will soon be certified as the world’s longest continuous sidewalk, with Guinness officials confirming the 7.3-mile stretch next month.

Heavy Rain, Rip Current Risk Expected for Houston, Galveston This Weekend
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Heavy Rain, Rip Current Risk Expected for Houston, Galveston This Weekend

A tropical disturbance in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico has a 40% chance of developing into a cyclone and could bring heavy rainfall and dangerous rip currents to Houston and Galveston on Friday and Saturday, forecasters say.

Abbott Activates Emergency Teams for Gulf Coast Tropical Threat
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Abbott Activates Emergency Teams for Gulf Coast Tropical Threat

Gov. Greg Abbott has activated state emergency resources as a tropical weather system approaches the Texas Gulf Coast, bringing threats of flooding, strong winds, and hazardous travel starting Friday.

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