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Galveston Beach Soccer Tournament Kicks Off This Weekend

Galveston’s Beach Blitz Soccer Tournament, taking place this weekend, promises competitive matches and a vibrant community atmosphere at East Beach.

Beachblitzsoccer · Jul 17, 2024

Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Dash: Exciting May 2024 Matches

Houston's soccer scene heats up in May with the Houston Dynamo FC facing Sporting Kansas City on May 20 and the Houston Dash taking on NJ/NY Gotham FC on May 22 at Shell Energy Stadium (Houston Sports Park) (Visit Houston)....

Houstondynamofc · Sep 20, 2021

Houston Astros Host Los Angeles Angels for Crucial Series at Minute Maid Park

The Houston Astros will host the Los Angeles Angels for a three-game series at Minute Maid Park from May 20-22, 2024, featuring star players like José Altuve and Shohei Ohtani....

Seatgeek · Nov 21, 2020

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Drivers headed to Galveston face new I-45 detours

The most significant change is scheduled for the evening of July 31, when the Texas Department of Transportation will permanently close the westbound state Highway 146 connector to southbound Interstate 45 at the Wye.

Galveston County Daily NewsJul 20local

Galveston County's legal battles span voting rights, excessive force claims

Commissioners also face a Friday deadline to respond to Palacios et al. v. Galveston County, a federal lawsuit filed by the family of Saul Vargas over his death in the Galveston County Jail.

Galveston County Daily NewsJul 20government

Tropical depression unlikely to bring major impacts to Galveston County

Currently spinning up south of the Florida Panhandle, forecasts on Monday show the storm losing strength south of Louisiana in the middle of the week before falling apart on the Texas coast toward the end of the week, according to…

Galveston County Daily NewsJul 20local

Two Hitchcock children found safe in North Dakota after multi-state search

The investigation began Saturday after police received information that the two girls had been removed from their legal guardian in Hitchcock despite the emergency court order.

Galveston County Daily NewsJul 20safety

La Marque police seek shooter after woman is wounded three times

Officers responded to a reported shooting about 4:25 a.m. Friday at a residence in the 200 block of Franlee Street, where they found a woman with three gunshot wounds, police said. The department declined to identify the woman.

Galveston County Daily NewsJul 20safety

Italian court blocks Lee Gilley's extradition for now over death penalty concerns

The Court of Appeal in Turin, Italy, has for now blocked the U.S. government’s request to extradite Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley over concerns about the death penalty, according to Italian court records obtained by KPRC 2 News. RELATED: Lee Gilley asks Italian judge to block hi...

Click2Houston KPRC2Jul 20local

PHOTOS: Galveston Island’s 13th annual dog surfing competition

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Houston Public MediaJul 20local

Galveston watches Tropical Depression 2 as forecasters track Gulf system

Currently spinning up below Florida’s panhandle, forecasts on Monday show the storm losing strength south of Louisiana in the middle of the week before falling apart on Texas’ coast toward the end of the week, according to meteorologists and the…

Galveston County Daily NewsJul 20local

TxDOT Closing I-45 lane in Galveston County all week for railroad overpass work

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CW39 HoustonJul 20local

Thousands of Galveston gravesites now searchable online

The history here is literally under your feet, and now it’s a lot easier to find. The city of Galveston has launched a new online tool that allows residents, families, historians and researchers to search cemetery records that were previously buried in handwritten ledgers and historical documents...

Click2Houston KPRC2Jul 20local

Don’t miss the Galveston Beach Band’s weekly concert at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Sealy Pavilion behind Ashton Villa. The free summer concert series has been extended through August 11, due to a weather cancellation in June. Remaining concert dates ar

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Houston evacuation routes, zones by zip code for 2026 hurricane season

Houston and Galveston area evacuation routes and zones by zip codes for the 2026 hurricane season. Know when to evaucate.

FOX 26 Houston (Galveston)Jul 20local

Harris County apartment fire: 1 dead, 12 injured in multi-alarm fire

One person is dead after a multi-alarm fire broke out at an Harris County apartment complex early Monday morning.

FOX 26 Houston (Galveston)Jul 20safety

UT Medical Branch sued for alleged gender pay discrimination

UT Medica...

The Daily TexanJul 20local

18-year-old killed, family member injured in shooting outside north Harris County cantina

Officials say a 19-year-old shot the victims and drove off, but another person followed him while giving details to 911.

FOX 26 Houston (Galveston)Jul 19local

Tropical Depression Two? Meteorologists brief Texans on incoming storm

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MySAJul 19local

Crews respond to deadly house fire in northwest Harris County, officials say

Crews with the Cy-Fair Fire Department were working a fatality fire Sunday in the 9600 block of Maple Leaf Drive, in the Maple Leaf Gardens subdivision, officials said. Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies are also responding. The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Offi...

Click2Houston KPRC2Jul 19safety

18-year-old killed, 20-year-old wounded in shooting outside North Freeway restaurant, HCSO says

A shooting outside a business along the North Freeway left one young man dead and another hospitalized early Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office . Deputies were called around 1:30 a.m. to the 12901 block of the North Freeway near Airtex, where they found two male victims — age...

Click2Houston KPRC2Jul 19business

The Galveston Police Department is looking for victims of car burglaries earlier this week

Two suspects are facing charges in a string of car break-ins along the 8700 block of Seawall Boulevard. According to a Galveston Police Department Facebook post, the break-ins happened Tuesday and Wednesday. Investigators have found many victims on local Facebook pages and believe there may be mo...

Click2Houston KPRC2Jul 19safety

Galveston County critters are carrying a dangerous disease, UTMB study finds

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YahooJul 19local

These Galveston critters are carrying a dangerous disease

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ChronJul 19local

Man charged after fatal shooting in Sheldon-area home on Maritime Drive, HCSO says

A man is now charged in connection with a deadly shooting that happened Saturday evening in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office . Deputies were called to a home in the 11100 block of Maritime Drive in the Sheldon area just after 6:30 p.m. Investigators said th...

Click2Houston KPRC2Jul 19local

Back-to-back I-10 closures could slow Houston drivers this weekend

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ABC13 HoustonJul 18local

Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week

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The Daily News | Texas' Oldest NewspaperJul 18local

Family of Texas City man killed in Galveston County jail disappointed over plea deal

The Galveston County District Attorney's Office consulted the family of Saul Vargas before recommending a plea agreement that allowed former jailer Skyler Ray Chapman to receive 10 years of deferred adjudication community supervision after pleading guilty to criminally negligent homicide,…

Galveston County Daily NewsJul 18local

FDA links shredded lettuce at some Taco Bell restaurants to Cyclospora outbreak; Here’s what Texas families should know

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Click2HoustonJul 17business

UTMB joins statewide fight against New World Screwworm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded the University of Texas Medical Branch funding through its $105 million New World Screwworm Grand Challenge for two projects, one to distinguish sterile flies from wild ones and another to use artificial intelligence to…

Galveston County Daily NewsJul 17local

Hitchcock council to discuss immigration enforcement partnership

The proposal has already sparked opposition from some residents, who say they plan to address the council during public comment, highlighting how immigration enforcement has become an increasingly contentious issue in local governments across Galveston County.

Galveston County Daily NewsJul 17parks

Galveston family celebrates late legislator Babe Schwartz's 100th birthday

In celebration of what would have been his 100th birthday, the Schwartz family gathered on the sand at Babe’s Beach Friday to honor the prolific politician and Galveston native A.R. “Babe” Schwartz.

Galveston County Daily NewsJul 17local

Texas leading in Iran conflict, drone boat company rescues pilots, attacks Iran

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The Center SquareJul 17business

As of this weekend, and every weekend until September 1, 2026, the Seawall Route and railcar trolley will operate on hourly service until 12 p.m. Beginning at 12 p.m., both services will transition to half-hourly service for the remainder of the day. Thank your fo

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Texas gulf shrimp season opens amid US industry anxiety over labor, costs, imports

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Undercurrent NewsJul 17local

Inside the Years-Long Fight to Keep Galveston Wild

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Texas MonthlyJul 17local

American National puts Galveston's only downtown skyscraper up for sale

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The Daily News | Texas' Oldest NewspaperJul 17local

Galveston vigil honors Lorenzo Salgado Araujo after fatal Houston ICE shooting

The Galveston League of United Latin American Citizens Council 151 and Galveston Island Democrats organized a candlelight vigil for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo at the courthouse at 722 Moody St., where several attendees feared they or their loves ones could have…

Galveston County Daily NewsJul 17local

Hot Ticket: From pirates and pickles to races and magic, there's something for everyone

Summer Reading Program: Children can reel in new skills, enjoy magical entertainment and solve a mystery during a week of free summer programs at Moore Memorial Public Library in Texas City.

Galveston County Daily NewsJul 17library

Federal filing reveals broader vision for proposed Galveston LNG facility

The Port of Galveston has described the proposed Pelican Island LNG facility as a marine fueling hub. But a federal export application filed by the developer outlines a broader operation that includes LNG exports, modular expansion and additional commercial opportunities…

Galveston County Daily NewsJul 17local

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