A stolen trailer investigation in La Marque led Galveston County deputies to a Houston home, where SWAT teams seized stolen firearms, vehicles and more than 31 pounds of drugs.
Galveston’s seawall will soon be certified as the world’s longest continuous sidewalk, with Guinness officials confirming the 7.3-mile stretch next month.
A tropical disturbance in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico has a 40% chance of developing into a cyclone and could bring heavy rainfall and dangerous rip currents to Houston and Galveston on Friday and Saturday, forecasters say.
Gov. Greg Abbott has activated state emergency resources as a tropical weather system approaches the Texas Gulf Coast, bringing threats of flooding, strong winds, and hazardous travel starting Friday.
Visitors to Galveston are noticing the Gulf’s waters turning a striking blue, prompting questions about safety. Experts say the change is natural, driven by weather and currents, and does not indicate contamination.
After nearly 15 years as part of Galveston’s historic Strand district, two themed attractions—Haunted Mayfield Manor and Pirates! Legends of the Gulf Coast are set to shut down. Owner Craig Corbell says cruise ship crowds, parking shortages, and changing visitor patterns have made it challenging to keep the doors open.