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Galveston Bay surge barrier clears design hurdle, but funding gaps remain

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Joshua Hopkins

Galveston Bay surge barrier clears design hurdle, but funding gaps remain

The Gulf Coast Protection District voted unanimously Jan. 21 to advance preliminary engineering and design work on the long-debated Galveston Bay Barrier System, a $31 billion centerpiece of the broader Coastal Texas Project. Supporters call it critical storm protection; critics question its cost, timeline, and effectiveness.

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Hitchcock mayor among 23 arrested in Galveston County illegal gambling probe

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Jaiden Quitzon

Mardi Gras Galveston ends with Fat Tuesday flair

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Joshua Hopkins

Ball High opens new $200M campus

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Ivy Lopez

Galveston Mardi Gras rolls on despite rain threat

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Texas closes another Galveston Bay oyster reef as harvest pressure mounts

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Texas closes another Galveston Bay oyster reef as harvest pressure mounts

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has closed the oyster harvesting area TX-5 in Galveston Bay after reef health fell below sustainability thresholds, leaving only two public areas open in the bay as the season continues.

$35M Pensacola Beach renourishment nears finish as Gulf Coast projects ramp up

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$35M Pensacola Beach renourishment nears finish as Gulf Coast projects ramp up

A $35 million beach renourishment project on Pensacola Beach is nearing completion, with 1.5 million cubic yards of sand set to be placed along 8.1 miles of shoreline ahead of peak spring tourism. Similar restoration efforts have wrapped up in Galveston, Texas.

Galveston-bound cruise sets Guinness record for margaritas sold in 8 hours

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Galveston-bound cruise sets Guinness record for margaritas sold in 8 hours

Passengers aboard the Regal Princess set a Guinness World Record for most margaritas sold in eight hours while docked in Cozumel, serving 3,410 drinks made with Matthew McConaughey’s Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila.

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Galveston-bound cruise sets Guinness record for margaritas sold in 8 hours

Passengers aboard the Regal Princess set a Guinness World Record for most margaritas sold in eight hours while docked in Cozumel, serving 3,410 drinks made with Matthew McConaughey’s Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila.

Galveston eyes major walkability upgrades with $24M federal award

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Galveston eyes major walkability upgrades with $24M federal award

Galveston officials are reviewing plans to use a $24 million federal grant to overhaul downtown sidewalks, crosswalks, and stormwater systems. Project leaders say this could improve pedestrian safety and environmental resilience without requiring a local funding match.

Stabilis Targets Q1 2026 Decision on $400M Galveston LNG Project

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Stabilis Targets Q1 2026 Decision on $400M Galveston LNG Project

Stabilis Solutions plans to make a final investment decision by the end of the first quarter of 2026 on a proposed Galveston LNG liquefaction facility and bunker vessel project. The company has secured 56% of planned capacity but confirmed a key marine customer will not extend its fueling contract.

GLO Restores 5,300 Feet of Galveston Beach Ahead of Spring Break

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GLO Restores 5,300 Feet of Galveston Beach Ahead of Spring Break

The Texas General Land Office and its partners have restored more than 5,300 linear feet of Hershey Beach on Galveston’s West End, depositing 378,000 cubic yards of dredged sand ahead of Spring Break. Officials say the project will help combat erosion estimated at nearly 7 feet per year.

Oyster shortage triggers new Galveston Bay closure

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Oyster shortage triggers new Galveston Bay closure

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department closed another oyster harvest area in Galveston Bay on Feb. 14 after surveys found too few legal-sized oysters, leaving only two of eight areas open as restoration efforts intensify.

The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

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The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

After 13 years as a cornerstone of Galveston’s creative scene, The Proletariat will close following a final Fat Tuesday celebration and reopen in June under a new concept. Owner Becky Major says the mission will remain rooted in community and the arts.

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Oyster shortage triggers new Galveston Bay closure

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department closed another oyster harvest area in Galveston Bay on Feb. 14 after surveys found too few legal-sized oysters, leaving only two of eight areas open as restoration efforts intensify.

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The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

After 13 years as a cornerstone of Galveston’s creative scene, The Proletariat will close following a final Fat Tuesday celebration and reopen in June under a new concept. Owner Becky Major says the mission will remain rooted in community and the arts.

Heavy rain, gusty winds possible during Mardi Gras and Valentine’s weekend

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Heavy rain, gusty winds possible during Mardi Gras and Valentine’s weekend

The Houston and Galveston area will see one more dry day on Friday before a line of strong storms moves in Saturday evening. Dense morning fog will give way to cloudy skies on Friday, while Saturday brings heavy downpours, gusty winds, and a slight chance of severe weather.

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Disney Magic to leave Galveston in 2027

Disney Cruise Line will remove the Disney Magic from Galveston in mid-2027 after nearly 15 years of seasonal service. The ship will relocate to Vancouver for Alaska sailings, while Disney has not yet announced which vessel, if any, will replace it in Texas.

Galveston Bay surge barrier clears design hurdle, but funding gaps remain

Hitchcock mayor among 23 arrested in Galveston County illegal gambling probe

Mardi Gras Galveston ends with Fat Tuesday flair

Ball High opens new $200M campus

Galveston Mardi Gras rolls on despite rain threat

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Texas closes another Galveston Bay oyster reef as harvest pressure mounts

$35M Pensacola Beach renourishment nears finish as Gulf Coast projects ramp up

Galveston-bound cruise sets Guinness record for margaritas sold in 8 hours

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Galveston-bound cruise sets Guinness record for margaritas sold in 8 hours

Galveston eyes major walkability upgrades with $24M federal award

Stabilis Targets Q1 2026 Decision on $400M Galveston LNG Project

GLO Restores 5,300 Feet of Galveston Beach Ahead of Spring Break

Oyster shortage triggers new Galveston Bay closure

The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

Oyster shortage triggers new Galveston Bay closure

The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

Heavy rain, gusty winds possible during Mardi Gras and Valentine’s weekend

Disney Magic to leave Galveston in 2027

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