The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission discontinued its PortPass program at the Port of Galveston on Aug. 11, ending the collection of state taxes from cruise passengers bringing alcohol and cigarettes back through the port.
business
Immigration enforcement in Galveston County is affecting workers, families and local businesses, with residents describing fear, financial strain and uncertainty as local law enforcement works with federal immigration authorities....
safety
Police arrested Sebastian Xavier Ruiz, 22, Eric Anthony Zavala, 32, and Kelly Ann Zavala, 49, after police searched a residence in the the 2000 block of Island Manor Lane said they found several weapons and large quantities of drugs....
government
The meeting will be held in the Wings of Heritage room of the Nessler Civic Center, 2010 5th Ave. N., bringing together representatives of utility company EPCOR, environmental groups and concerned residents to discuss the Bayshore Desalination Facility....
Local
The Texas Department of Transportation project covers Harborside Drive between Interstate 45 and 51st Street near the Pelican Island Bridge. Contractors began work in May, milling the roadway's top surface and replacing it with new asphalt, spokesman Danny Perez said....
News
The Gulf Coast Center and NAMI Gulf Coast will host a legislative forum at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the College of the Mainland Conference Center, 1200 Amburn Road in Texas City....
News
The Texas Department of Transportation will shut down two southbound lanes between FM 519 south of La Marque and state Highway 146 near Bayou Vista, the department said Thursday....
Local
The center served about 16,220 people from January through August, a record for the organization. At the same time, applicants’ circumstances are growing more dire, with the center seeing more domestic violence victims, seniors, veterans and families affected by a…...
business
Port Director and CEO Rodger Rees said recent inspections found no immediate safety concerns at Pier 19, despite business owners saying repairs are needed....
