
League City celebrated its veterans with music, community, and heartfelt tributes on Tuesday at the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center, featuring performances, a barbecue lunch, and a keynote speech by Marine veteran Brent Faust of the Operation Red Wings Foundation.
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Two undocumented fathers were detained near Austin Elementary School in Galveston County, sparking community concern about immigration enforcement near schools despite assurances that campuses would remain safe zones. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and federal authorities have not clarified the details of the incident or their enforcement policies near school property.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Friday against the Galveston Independent School District for not displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms as required by a new state law, Senate Bill 10. A federal court is currently challenging the law on constitutional grounds.
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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.
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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.
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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.