
When a cruise ship heads for drydock, passengers can face last-minute cancellations—as happened recently to Carnival Breeze guests out of Galveston—but the process is a regular part of the cruise industry.

Carnival Cruise Line has canceled five Carnival Breeze cruises scheduled from Galveston in 2027 to accommodate planned maintenance, affecting thousands of travelers.
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Texas may soon emerge as a global shipbuilding powerhouse as Galveston draws interest from major international players, including a potential $1 billion investment from a Canadian firm and exploratory talks with a Japanese company.

Peninsula has announced a significant expansion of its US Gulf Coast operations, with a focus on the Galveston Offshore Lightering Area, to deliver high-quality marine fuel solutions across the region.

A proposed deal between Davie and Gulf Copper could transform Texas into America’s premier icebreaker shipbuilding center, creating thousands of jobs and strengthening national security capabilities.

A new analysis reveals that a truly "comfortable" lifestyle, encompassing both necessities and discretionary spending, is increasingly out of reach for many Texans due to rising costs. While Texas remains relatively affordable compared to some states, the income needed to achieve financial comfort significantly exceeds the state's median household income, highlighting a growing economic challenge.