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Vision Galveston CEO outlines growth, major housing push

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Vision Galveston CEO outlines growth, major housing push

Vision Galveston CEO Christine Bryant is guiding the young nonprofit’s rapid growth, with major initiatives—including workforce housing—planned for this year.

Study finds Gulf shrimp revenue plunged 55% as imports dominate market

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Study finds Gulf shrimp revenue plunged 55% as imports dominate market

A new NOAA study says the Gulf Coast shrimp industry has become economically unsustainable after decades of decline, with revenue dropping sharply and imported shrimp dominating the U.S. market.

Texas reopens Matagorda Bay oyster harvesting area amid challenging season

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Texas reopens Matagorda Bay oyster harvesting area amid challenging season

Texas Parks and Wildlife officials reopened a previously closed oyster harvesting area in Matagorda Bay on March 7 after surveys found abundant market-size oysters, offering relief to Gulf Coast harvesters during a difficult season.

Galveston Hotel Tax Revenue Falls Short as Travel Patterns Shift

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Galveston Hotel Tax Revenue Falls Short as Travel Patterns Shift

Galveston collected about $27.95 million in hotel occupancy taxes in fiscal year 2025, falling short of the city’s projected $29.7 million as hotel demand declined and travel patterns shifted.

Stormy Weather Slows Early Spring Break Crowds on Galveston Island

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Stormy Weather Slows Early Spring Break Crowds on Galveston Island

Storms and overnight flooding slowed the usual start of spring break tourism on Galveston Island. Some businesses along The Strand say they expect crowds to grow as the weather improves.

Galveston pitches island identity as cruise traffic surges

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Galveston pitches island identity as cruise traffic surges

Galveston is positioning itself as more than a Texas cruise port as year-round deployments expand and major cruise lines invest in long-term growth. Tourism officials say advisors can boost revenue by selling the island experience alongside sailings.

Business and Economy

Vision Galveston CEO outlines growth, major housing push

Study finds Gulf shrimp revenue plunged 55% as imports dominate market

Texas reopens Matagorda Bay oyster harvesting area amid challenging season

Galveston Hotel Tax Revenue Falls Short as Travel Patterns Shift

Stormy Weather Slows Early Spring Break Crowds on Galveston Island

Galveston pitches island identity as cruise traffic surges

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