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Galveston bets on LNG with $240 million port development
The project, known as Project Seawolf, would establish what developers describe as the Gulf Coast's first fully integrated marine LNG fueling facility, providing fuel for cruise ships and cargo vessels operating in the Galveston, Houston and Texas City ship channels....
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League City prepares for possible end of Flock camera use
If the proposed resolution passes, the city would have 72 hours to either have Flock Safety remove the more than 50 cameras in the city or cover them to prevent further data collection....
government
Texas City commissioner proposes major dike redevelopment
City Commissioner Jason Delgado's proposal calls for a phased redevelopment approach that would begin with engineering studies examining traffic flow, utility infrastructure and the feasibility of attracting private investment....
safety
Man charged with aggravated assault after Crystal Beach stabbing
Police accused John Wayne Culpepper of stabbing a person in the 1000 block of Bay Vue Road. The person suffered a stab wound that deputies determined was not life-threatening, according to the Sheriff’s Office....
schools
College of the Mainland unplugs and reviews after 'Run. Hide. Fight.' error
The false message about a shooting at the main campus and urging people on the League City campus to take survival actions “may have caused fear and emotional distress for some members of our community,” officials said in a statement....
government
Galveston Wharves Board approves LNG facility on Pelican Island
The proposed 30-acre facility on Pelican Island would produce about 400,000 gallons of LNG daily, with the potential to expand production to 800,000 gallons....
government
Rotting wood, uneven boards — Galveston business owners say Pier 19 is overdue for a real fix
Is Pier Galveston’s 19 holding up — or is it due for a major overhaul? That’s the question on Galveston’s working waterfront, where some business owners and tenants who work these docks every day say the pier is in serious need of attention. They’re pointing to worn boards, uneve...