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Galveston Celebrates Resilience with Return of Historic Homes Tour
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Galveston Celebrates Resilience with Return of Historic Homes Tour

The Galveston Historic Homes Tour returns for its 51st year in May, featuring private residences that survived the 1900 hurricane and 1885 fire.

Galveston Cruise Passenger Caught with Heroin-Fentanyl Mix and THC Vape Oil
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Galveston Cruise Passenger Caught with Heroin-Fentanyl Mix and THC Vape Oil

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized heroin mixed with fentanyl and THC vape oil from a cruise passenger returning to Galveston, leading to an arrest and referral for prosecution.

Galveston Moves Toward Juneteenth Museum as Local, Federal Support Grows
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Galveston Moves Toward Juneteenth Museum as Local, Federal Support Grows

Galveston officials express unanimous support for a Juneteenth museum honoring the city's historic role, with funding and location still under discussion.

Waller, Northwest Houston Clinic Targeted in State’s First Abortion Ban Prosecution
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Waller, Northwest Houston Clinic Targeted in State’s First Abortion Ban Prosecution

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced charges against a Waller County clinic owner and employees tied to illegal abortions and unlicensed medical practice in the Houston region.

Seawall Boulevard to Get Major Makeover Starting in 2026
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Seawall Boulevard to Get Major Makeover Starting in 2026

The City of Galveston plans to resurface Seawall Boulevard and may include dedicated bike lanes as part of a federally funded infrastructure upgrade slated to begin in late 2026.

Texas House Greenlights Ambitious Dementia Research Initiative Amid Funding Uncertainty
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Texas House Greenlights Ambitious Dementia Research Initiative Amid Funding Uncertainty

In a significant move, the Texas House passed a $3 billion bill aimed at creating a dedicated dementia research institute. The initiative's funding, however, is contingent on voter approval of a constitutional amendment, the fate of which is currently uncertain due to legislative disagreements on school vouchers.

Galveston County Officials Dispel Jeep Weekend Shutdown Rumors
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Galveston County Officials Dispel Jeep Weekend Shutdown Rumors

Confusion erupted after a vendor email suggested Galveston beaches would be closed during Jeep Weekend. But county officials say the party is still on, and beaches will remain open with traffic control measures in place.

Thousands Mourn Pope Francis as He Lies in State at St. Peter’s Basilica
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Thousands Mourn Pope Francis as He Lies in State at St. Peter’s Basilica

Under a hot spring sun, thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday to honor Pope Francis, who passed away Monday at age 88. By his wishes, his funeral rites are marked by simplicity, with his plain wooden coffin placed directly on the main altar of the basilica, watched over by solemn Swiss Guards.

New Galveston Cruise Terminal Projected to Generate $177M Economic Impact
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New Galveston Cruise Terminal Projected to Generate $177M Economic Impact

The Port of Galveston is charting a bold course for economic expansion with the opening of its fourth cruise terminal this November. With projections of a $177 million financial boost, the island is gearing up for another banner year as a premier cruise hub in North America.

“Snow” on the Sand: Police Warn of Cocaine Washing Ashore at Jamaica Beach
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“Snow” on the Sand: Police Warn of Cocaine Washing Ashore at Jamaica Beach

It wasn’t chocolate eggs the tide brought in this Easter weekend—Texas police discovered bundles of cocaine washing ashore on Jamaica Beach, likely dumped from a ship offshore.

Galveston Reels From Ball House Blaze as Memories of 1885 Inferno Resurface
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Galveston Reels From Ball House Blaze as Memories of 1885 Inferno Resurface

Last weekend’s fire at the historic George Ball House has left Galveston residents heartbroken—and reflecting on the city’s long, fiery past. The 168-year-old structure suffered extreme damage, echoing a lesser-known but far more destructive fire in 1885 that destroyed 40 blocks of the East End.

Hope for the Historic George Ball House: Galveston Foundation Eyes Restoration After Devastating Fire
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Hope for the Historic George Ball House: Galveston Foundation Eyes Restoration After Devastating Fire

After a devastating fire swept through a trio of historic homes in Galveston’s Silk Stocking District, preservationists are holding out hope that one of the city’s architectural treasures — the George Ball House — can be saved and restored.

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