The Galveston Sandcastle Festival showcased teams competing for the coveted Golden Bucket, offering a vibrant weekend filled with creativity. Attendees enjoyed live music, diverse food options, and local vendors, all while celebrating the artistry of sandcastle building and community spirit.
A Texas-based subsidiary of Canadian utility EPCOR Utilities has filed plans to convert a decommissioned power plant on Galveston Bay into a central desalination facility, signaling a new push to address the state’s long-term water security challenges.
The City of Galveston has announced plans to create a National Juneteenth Center at the site where freedom was proclaimed for enslaved Texans in 1865, marking an essential step toward preserving the city’s historic role in the nation’s emancipation story.
Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen has reached a confidential agreement with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, resolving a legal battle over his peace officer’s license that has stretched for more than a year.