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La Marque council reaches compromise on Zoom participation
Under the new arrangement, public comments at the beginning of council meetings will be limited to items listed on the agenda. Residents wanting to comment on other matters will be required to wait until the end of the meeting....
government
Port of Galveston trustees waive tariffs on party boats at Pier 19
The move, introduced by board member Scott Hickman and Chairwoman Sheila Lidstone, aims to support longtime fishing businesses, increase recreational access and preserve a historic part of the island's working waterfront....
safety
Galveston Police Department homeless outreach team aims to build bridges
Devon Bittner, who has lived on the island since 1991, has been living on the streets for nearly five months after her husband abandoned her, she said. Galveston police officers Vanessa Cadena and Ronald Tumey tried to connect her with…...
parks
Santa Fe residents rally to restore Runge Park arena
After years of deferred maintenance, the rodeo arena at Runge Park is set to receive some elbow grease from community volunteers during a workday Nov. 7....
Local
Port of Galveston director elected president of state association
Rodger Rees was elected during the Texas Ports Association's Oct. 21 membership meeting and will serve a two-year term leading the organization, which represents 21 maritime ports and industry affiliates along the Gulf Coast and inland waterways....
safety
House burns to the ground in Sea Isle, no one injured
Firefighters focused their efforts on limiting damage to neighboring buildings rather than attempting to save the burning house.