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Moody Gardens on Galveston Island is launching a new summer lineup featuring a life-size dinosaur exhibit, upgrades to its Palm Beach attraction, live music, and extended hours, offering families a nearby seasonal getaway.
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Visitors heading to Jeep Weekend 2026 on the Bolivar Peninsula should expect checkpoints, traffic delays, and new beach access rules, including a required parking permit and restricted event zones.
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Galveston's oldest gay bar may close unless it can raise an additional $5,000, affecting local residents and businesses. Robert’s Lafitte, the oldest LGBTQ+ bar in Texas and a longtime fixture in Galveston, could close within weeks unless it raises thousands of dollars for required repairs. Community members say the potential loss would deeply impact a vital safe space.

Galveston officials have opened a 30-day public comment period on proposed projects funded by more than $1.4 million in federal housing and community development grants. A public hearing is set for May 21 before City Council consideration later in the month.

The city's 2026 CDBG and HOME plan is open for resident input through a 30-day window, with implications for affordable housing across Galveston Island and Galveston County.

A Galveston County jury convicted a 22-year-old man of capital murder for a planned arson attack that killed a 55-year-old woman in February 2024. Prosecutors said the fire was set over a drug debt owed by the victim’s son. The defendant received an automatic life sentence without parole.

The city's 2026 CDBG and HOME plan is open for resident input through a 30-day window, with implications for affordable housing across Galveston Island and Galveston County.

A Galveston County jury convicted a 22-year-old man of capital murder for a planned arson attack that killed a 55-year-old woman in February 2024. Prosecutors said the fire was set over a drug debt owed by the victim’s son. The defendant received an automatic life sentence without parole.