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Norwegian Viva Debuts in Galveston, Expanding Cruise Options

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Norwegian Viva Debuts in Galveston, Expanding Cruise Options

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Viva has launched its first sailings from Galveston, adding new capacity and attractions as the Port of Galveston continues to grow as a major U.S. cruise hub.

Saban Invests in Gulf Shores-Area Beach Resort

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Saban Invests in Gulf Shores-Area Beach Resort

Retired college football coach Nick Saban and his wife, Terry, have joined Aurora Hospitality Partners, an investor group that has acquired Perdido Beach Resort, a long-standing beachfront destination near Gulf Shores known for its upscale amenities and event space.

Third Collision in Three Months Raises Safety Concerns on Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Route

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Third Collision in Three Months Raises Safety Concerns on Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Route

An Amtrak Mardi Gras train struck a pickup truck in Irvington, Ala., marking the third collision on the New Orleans-to-Mobile route since August and prompting renewed safety warnings. Officials note Texas—including Houston—continues to rank among the nation’s highest for rail-crossing incidents.

Port of Galveston Projects Nearly 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2026

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Port of Galveston Projects Nearly 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2026

The Port of Galveston expects to approach 4 million cruise passengers and more than 445 sailings in 2026, driven by larger vessels, a new terminal, and continued industry expansion. Port leaders say the growth is vital to funding operations because the port receives no tax dollars.

Texas A&M at Galveston Secures Major Endowment to Bolster Maritime Workforce

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Texas A&M at Galveston Secures Major Endowment to Bolster Maritime Workforce

Texas A&M University at Galveston received a $300,000 maritime endowment from the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees, which will fund annual scholarships and prompt university leaders to consider new academic programs to support the region’s growing shipbuilding sector.

Fire Engulfs Cooling Towers at Defunct Galveston County Power Plant; Future Desalination Site Spared

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Fire Engulfs Cooling Towers at Defunct Galveston County Power Plant; Future Desalination Site Spared

A massive fire tore through the abandoned cooling towers at the former P.H. Robinson power plant in Bacliff, but the structures destroyed were not part of EPCOR’s purchase for a future desalination facility, officials said.

Business and Economy

Norwegian Viva Debuts in Galveston, Expanding Cruise Options

Saban Invests in Gulf Shores-Area Beach Resort

Third Collision in Three Months Raises Safety Concerns on Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Route

Port of Galveston Projects Nearly 4 Million Cruise Passengers in 2026

Texas A&M at Galveston Secures Major Endowment to Bolster Maritime Workforce

Fire Engulfs Cooling Towers at Defunct Galveston County Power Plant; Future Desalination Site Spared

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