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Texas Tourism, Fishing Groups Join Call for Crackdown on Plastic “Nurdles”

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Texas Tourism, Fishing Groups Join Call for Crackdown on Plastic “Nurdles”

Texas tourism and fishing industries are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to act against nurdle pollution, warning that unchecked plastic discharge could threaten marine ecosystems and the state’s $31 billion outdoor recreation economy.

Galveston Man Charged with Murder After Weekend Shooting Death

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Galveston Man Charged with Murder After Weekend Shooting Death

Galveston police arrested a 42-year-old man Tuesday in connection with the weekend shooting death of a 29-year-old found inside a vehicle. Authorities say they arrested the suspect during a traffic stop and are currently holding him on a $500,000 bond.

East Beach, Stewart Beach Facilities to Stay Open Weekends as Crowds Keep Coming

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East Beach, Stewart Beach Facilities to Stay Open Weekends as Crowds Keep Coming

With warm weather drawing bigger-than-usual fall crowds, Galveston officials announced that amenities at East Beach and Stewart Beach will remain open on weekends through Nov. 30. Restrooms, showers, and changing rooms will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Cleanup Efforts Continue Post Galveston Ship Channel Oil Spill

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Cleanup Efforts Continue Post Galveston Ship Channel Oil Spill

Cleanup efforts are underway in the Galveston Ship Channel after a vessel struck Pier 32 on Tuesday night, causing an oil spill that temporarily shut down a busy stretch of the waterway and disrupted cruise ship traffic.

Strong Winds Fuel 90-Acre Brush Fire Along FM 3005 in Galveston

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Strong Winds Fuel 90-Acre Brush Fire Along FM 3005 in Galveston

Firefighters in Galveston contained a fast-moving brush fire that burned about 90 acres on Wednesday evening near the San Luis Pass Bridge. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Oil Spill Closes Galveston Ship Channel After Vessel Strikes Pier

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Oil Spill Closes Galveston Ship Channel After Vessel Strikes Pier

The U.S. Coast Guard and Texas General Land Office are responding to a fuel oil spill near the Port of Galveston after a vessel struck a pier Tuesday night, prompting a temporary closure of the Galveston Ship Channel.

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Texas Tourism, Fishing Groups Join Call for Crackdown on Plastic “Nurdles”

Galveston Man Charged with Murder After Weekend Shooting Death

East Beach, Stewart Beach Facilities to Stay Open Weekends as Crowds Keep Coming

Cleanup Efforts Continue Post Galveston Ship Channel Oil Spill

Strong Winds Fuel 90-Acre Brush Fire Along FM 3005 in Galveston

Oil Spill Closes Galveston Ship Channel After Vessel Strikes Pier

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