Commissioners voted 4-0 to authorize County Judge Mark Henry to execute a contract with Loyd Dalton Jr. for about $6 million. The contract gives the buyer 150 days to inspect the property, with the option to back out of the…
government
The Wharves Board of Trustees approved a contract with DECO Contractors for the traffic signal project and set a $415,000 maximum cost including contingency funding....
safety
League City Councilman Tommy Cones called police on challenger Gregory Van Etten amid a heated campaign dispute at an early voting location. Each candidate disputes the other's account of the confrontation....
government
During a Wharves Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, members discussed the need to examine the structural condition of the pier, including underwater pilings, bulkheads and other infrastructure, before determining what improvements should move forward....
government
Melody Smith, senior director of marketing, said contractor Corbin Design conducted a punch-list assessment last week, identifying signs that need height adjustments, repairs and other modifications....
Local
The museum is seeking a $20,000 grant through the Rotary Club of Galveston Island Foundation's 50th Anniversary Community Choice Grant program to create the Rotary Storytellers Studio, an interactive exhibit designed to encourage early literacy and creativity....
News
The Battleship Texas Foundation hosted its annual golf tournament Oct. 5, bringing together supporters, sponsors and community members for a day of competition and fundraising benefiting the restoration and preservation of the historic vessel....
Local
The Galveston Island Humane Society is seeking funding through the Rotary Club of Galveston Island Foundation's 50th Anniversary Community Choice Grant program to establish the Compassion in Action Fund, an initiative designed to help residents facing financial difficulties affor...
government
Miles outlined his vision for Visit Galveston in a column published Friday. The Park Board initially appointed Miles as interim CEO in July 2025 before making him permanent CEO in January....
safety
Police arrested Tyrell Lee, 17, in the 1500 block of 6th Street after accusing him of committing a weapons offense Oct. 11 in the 2300 block of Scott Street in La Marque....
