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Sachs on the Seawall: A $540 Million Vision for Galveston’s Future

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Sachs on the Seawall: A $540 Million Vision for Galveston’s Future

Sachs on the Seawall, a $540 million development project in Galveston, aims to revitalize the city with world-class hotels, dining, green spaces, and luxury housing. The initiative is expected to boost the local economy, generate jobs, and restore historic assets, all while preserving the island’s iconic charm.

Galveston’s New Awakening: A Call to Lead, Not Fear

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Galveston’s New Awakening: A Call to Lead, Not Fear

Galveston is on the brink of a new era, but fear‑based politics and narrow interests are slowing progress. The Solarus condominium — now fully code‑compliant after revisions — is a clear test of whether the city will choose growth or drift into obscurity. Leaders should provide a predictable path to approval for lawful projects that bring jobs, revenue, and year‑round vitality to the island.

Davie's $1B Galveston 'Icebreaker Factory' to create 7,000 Texas jobs

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Davie's $1B Galveston 'Icebreaker Factory' to create 7,000 Texas jobs

Canadian shipbuilder Davie's U.S. affiliate has released detailed renderings for a $1 billion “American Icebreaker Factory” at the Gulf Copper yard in Galveston, targeting rapid delivery of Coast Guard icebreakers backed by new federal funding. An independent study projects the project could have a $9 billion economic impact in Texas and create over 7,000 jobs.

Carnival to base four ships in Galveston for 2027–28

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Carnival to base four ships in Galveston for 2027–28

Carnival Cruise Line will station four ships in Galveston in 2027–28, adding Carnival Horizon in May and Carnival Spirit in October, while Carnival Dream shifts to New Orleans.

New Cruise Terminal, Renovations Power Galveston Hotel Outlook, Report Says

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New Cruise Terminal, Renovations Power Galveston Hotel Outlook, Report Says

A hospitality trade report highlights Galveston’s opening of the cruise terminal in November, recent hotel upgrades, and new developments as key drivers of continued lodging demand and measured expansion.

Federal Regulators Reject BP’s Ultra-Deepwater Drilling Plan in the Gulf

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Federal Regulators Reject BP’s Ultra-Deepwater Drilling Plan in the Gulf

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has rejected BP’s proposal for a new Gulf drilling project, stating that the plan failed to meet legal and safety standards and posed risks similar to those of the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

Business and Economy

Sachs on the Seawall: A $540 Million Vision for Galveston’s Future

Galveston’s New Awakening: A Call to Lead, Not Fear

Davie's $1B Galveston 'Icebreaker Factory' to create 7,000 Texas jobs

Carnival to base four ships in Galveston for 2027–28

New Cruise Terminal, Renovations Power Galveston Hotel Outlook, Report Says

Federal Regulators Reject BP’s Ultra-Deepwater Drilling Plan in the Gulf

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