Hundreds of people came out to Midtown’s Bagby Park to celebrate National Night Out. There was food, music, raffle ticket drawings and even a hula hooping contest for children. The event drew in elected officials and law enforcement agencies from Houston Police Department, Harris County Constable...
Local
The landscaping project is a partnership among the city, Texas Department of Transportation and the Galveston Island Tree Conservancy, designed to prune, trim and remove hazardous and overgrown trees at various locations around the island and fix irrigation systems....
business
The cruise industry has become one of the fastest-growing pieces of Galveston’s tourism economy, supporting hotels, restaurants and other businesses while generating tens of millions of dollars for the port....
safety
Nearly 70% of those arrested — 65 people — had only an immigration hold listed in their arrest record, while seven faced violent, sexual, theft or trespassing-related charges, five were accused of traffic offenses or driving under the influence, and…...
government
Councilman Tom Crews answers questions about his priorities, Flock Safety cameras and the future of League City.
government
Mayor Nick Long answers questions about his priorities, Flock Safety cameras and the future of League City as he seeks another term.
safety
Sheriff Jimmy Fullen terminated Jesse Khaled, 52, after an internal investigation in which Khaled cooperated with authorities, Chief Deputy Melencio Villareal said....
safety
Harris County deputies could soon have a new place to practice everything from avoiding crashes to safely ending pursuits. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is planning a new driving training facility that officials say will provide deputies with a dedicated course to prepare fo...
schools
Students, alumni and faculty believe a culture of service, innovation and resilience still defines the University of Texas Medical Branch after 135 years of serving Galveston County through storms, pandemics and tragedy....
News
College of the Mainland and Gulf Copper officials formally announced the partnership Monday, unveiling U.S. Department of Labor-registered apprenticeships for marine fabricators and quality assurance and quality control inspectors....
News
The overflow was caused by two pumps malfunctioning at the Delany Road wastewater lift station, which pumps wastewater to a higher elevation, the city said....
schools
Hosted by the Galveston Ghost Wolves team, part of the Gulf Coast Canine Project, the expo at Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., will feature presentations and educational tables from conservation organizations and government agencies....
parks
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance in the Bay of Campeche, giving it a 70% chance of formation by late Wednesday into Thursday.
