Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a statewide investigation into school districts’ compliance with laws on Ten Commandments displays and school prayer votes. Galveston ISD is among the districts under scrutiny following a key federal appeals court ruling.
The city's 2026 CDBG and HOME plan is open for resident input through a 30-day window, with implications for affordable housing across Galveston Island and Galveston County.
A Galveston County jury convicted a 22-year-old man of capital murder for a planned arson attack that killed a 55-year-old woman in February 2024. Prosecutors said the fire was set over a drug debt owed by the victim’s son. The defendant received an automatic life sentence without parole.
Galveston has introduced an AI-assisted parking system at two major beaches, enabling extended hours and year-round access while streamlining payments via license plate recognition.
Galveston County has rolled out digital billboards to mark the countdown to hurricane season, encouraging residents to prepare emergency supplies and plans before June 1.
A seasonal surge of sargassum has blanketed parts of the Galveston shoreline, surprising beachgoers with its scale, while experts say the buildup is typical for spring and early summer.
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