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One Safe HTX coalition brings together 9 organizations to address gun violence
After three shootings involving children and teenagers in or around Harris County in the past week, nine local and international organizations are coming together to address gun violence and its root causes. The coalition is called One Safe HTX — or One Safe Houston — and brings ...
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Renewables, batteries help Texas grid meet record demand
Wind supplied about 27% of electricity consumed on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas grid during the first half of 2026, while solar accounted for about 16%, Joshua Rhodes, a research scientist at the University of Texas at Austin, said....
safety
Dickinson moves to tighten battery storage regulations
The proposed regulations would classify battery energy storage systems as major utilities, require operators to obtain a conditional use permit and impose extensive fire, safety and emergency-response requirements....
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Galveston port to hold public meeting on mobility projects
The meeting is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Cruise Terminal 16, 1602 Harborside Drive. A presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m.
government
Galveston mayor, Wharves Board trustee deny backroom-deal appointment claims
Wharves Board Trustee Scott Hickman said he worked to earn the support and approval of council members and denied making any deals in exchange for their support. He withdrew from the District 6 runoff against Jason Hardcastle on May 8....
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Bacliff man charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
Sheriff’s deputies arrested Francisco Hurtado, 19, about 6:45 p.m. after police saw him leave the residence of what officers described as a known associate....
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Residents raise traffic, public safety concerns over Grand Galvez green space plan
Attorney Angel Wall and architect David Watson told The Daily News Monday that they questioned how the project would benefit residents, how its traffic impacts were determined and how emergency vehicles would access the surrounding neighborhood....
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Longtime Galveston horticulturist, philanthropist Peggy Cornelius dies at 71
Born March 12, 1955, Peggy Cornelius spent much of her life caring for the island she called home, from helping lead her family’s Tom’s Thumb Nursery to preserving trees, protecting wildlife and supporting an array of community organizations....
business
La Marque Councilman whose company owes $28K disputes tax treatment
Six Brothers Concrete Pumping faces a default judgment stemming from a February lawsuit filed by Galveston County, the city of Texas City, Texas City ISD, Galveston County Drainage District No. 2 and College of the Mainland....
government
League City moves to regulate data center development
A new ordinance with permitting requirements would allow League City to control where, how and whether data centers are built, Mayor Nick Long said Monday....
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parks
Galveston group proposes 'pump track' at Menard Park
Organizers have begun working with city staff and specialized skate park builders to evaluate the site, develop a preliminary concept and identify funding....
government
Wharves Board tightens oversight of fifth cruise terminal negotiations
The port's governing boar4d considered a proposal to pause all written and verbal negotiations with any cruise line requiring construction of a fifth terminal until the mobility study was completed and presented to the board and public....
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West End wetlands excavation draws concerns over Galveston's sand-harvesting rules
Former Councilwoman Jackie Cole told The Daily News that city staff bypassing city restrictions on sand pits by using a dictionary definition of “development” raises transparency concerns....
government
After 200 years, Galveston Wharves Board names first woman chair
Sheila Lidstone has been elected the first woman to serve as chair of the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees, taking the helm as the port navigates continued cruise growth, major cargo investments and decisions that could shape the waterfront for…...
schools
Texas City’s Heights Elementary named Lone Star Ribbon School
Heights is the only Galveston County campus to receive the distinction this year and one of three schools in the greater Houston area to earn the honor....
safety
Clear Falls High School dismisses classes early after electrical issue
The district asked the League City Fire Department to investigate, Elaina Polsen, chief communications officer, said. No staff or student injuries were reported....
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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...
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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....
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Rangers close 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....