“I don’t believe that was ever agreed to; I never …
“I’ve had more conversations with Michael Jordan than the people at NBC or Disney ever have,” Wilbon said, insisting he never expected Jordan to do much more than he did for the network.
More from The Galveston
View all news →
safety
Police responding to shooting near Westbury High School in southwest Houston
Police are responding to a reported shooting near Westbury High School in southwest Houston, located at 11911 Chimney Rock Road, according to the Houston Police Department . LATEST UPDATE: Westbury High School senior shot and killed near campus, Houston police say HISD said the h...
safety
Rangers closes cocaine-linked custodial death case after jury no-action vote
Texas Ranger Kyle Cornell began investigating Jarrod Jermaine Holt’s death in the Galveston County Jail from what the Sheriff’s Office described as medical complications after Holt ingested cocaine prior to his arrest May 3....
schools
Controversial Galveston property to soon open as a park with deep historic ties
The debate about the most suitable use of the Rosenberg Elementary School land overshadowed the property's historic significance to the island.
government
Texas City holds public discussion on Flock license plate readers
The presentation came amid questions from residents and commissioners about privacy and oversight of the technology.
government
Texas City adopts tax rate as commissioners clash over city’s financial condition
The city’s no-new-revenue rate is expected to generate about $35.2 million in property tax revenue. About $30 million will go toward maintenance and operations, while roughly $5.2 million will be used for debt service, Finance Director Laura Boyd told commissioners....
Local
Health district reports decline in opioid deaths
Since its creation in 2022, the Galveston County Opioid Defense Effort has overseen a sharp decline in opioid-related deaths, according to a health district statement....
Local
Signs of change: Galveston rolls out new island-wide wayfinding system
A new island-wide wayfinding system is designed to make navigation easier for visitors while encouraging them to venture beyond the destination that first brought them to the island....