https://www.thegalveston.org/ https://www.thegalveston.org/og-image.png The Galveston https://www.thegalveston.org/news/drivers-headed-to-galveston-face-new-i-45-detours https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/f2/8f200b16-b595-418a-8c28-a0d4c39c3bf1/6a5e8e0e1b399.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 Drivers headed to Galveston face new I-45 detours The most significant change is scheduled for the evening of July 31, when the Texas Department of Transportation will permanently close the westbound state Highway 146 connector to southbound Intersta https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galveston-countys-legal-battles-span-voting-rights-excessive-force-claims https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/80/88089b32-74e4-4ffc-bba9-73013a8ae915/6a42e8af82920.image.jpg?resize=300%2C240 Galveston County's legal battles span voting rights, excessive force claims Commissioners also face a Friday deadline to respond to Palacios et al. v. Galveston County, a federal lawsuit filed by the family of Saul Vargas over his death in the Galveston County Jail. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/tropical-depression-unlikely-to-bring-major-impacts-to-galveston-county https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/15a12480-fb7b-11ea-b7c4-87bc3f36b896.png?resize=600%2C338 Tropical depression unlikely to bring major impacts to Galveston County Currently spinning up south of the Florida Panhandle, forecasts on Monday show the storm losing strength south of Louisiana in the middle of the week before falling apart on the Texas coast toward the https://www.thegalveston.org/news/two-hitchcock-children-found-safe-in-north-dakota-after-multi-state-search https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/15a12480-fb7b-11ea-b7c4-87bc3f36b896.png?resize=600%2C338 Two Hitchcock children found safe in North Dakota after multi-state search The investigation began Saturday after police received information that the two girls had been removed from their legal guardian in Hitchcock despite the emergency court order. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/la-marque-police-seek-shooter-after-woman-is-wounded-three-times https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/15a12480-fb7b-11ea-b7c4-87bc3f36b896.png?resize=600%2C338 La Marque police seek shooter after woman is wounded three times Officers responded to a reported shooting about 4:25 a.m. Friday at a residence in the 200 block of Franlee Street, where they found a woman with three gunshot wounds, police said. The department decl https://www.thegalveston.org/news/italian-court-blocks-lee-gilleys-extradition-for-now-over-death-penalty-concerns https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/461a381a-16f4-411c-972d-a2c87026b711/image.jpg Italian court blocks Lee Gilley's extradition for now over death penalty concerns The Court of Appeal in Turin, Italy, has for now blocked the U.S. government’s request to extradite Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley over concerns about the death penalty, according to https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galveston-watches-tropical-depression-2-as-forecasters-track-gulf-system https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/5a/b5a3807a-966f-4f52-aee7-5cfc170f3679/6a5e6a574599a.image.png?resize=300%2C246 Galveston watches Tropical Depression 2 as forecasters track Gulf system Currently spinning up below Florida’s panhandle, forecasts on Monday show the storm losing strength south of Louisiana in the middle of the week before falling apart on Texas’ coast toward the end of https://www.thegalveston.org/news/thousands-of-galveston-gravesites-now-searchable-online https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/e600df75-8414-4cc0-84e5-0653ee2aeeca/image.jpg Thousands of Galveston gravesites now searchable online The history here is literally under your feet, and now it’s a lot easier to find. The city of Galveston has launched a new online tool that allows residents, families, historians and researchers to se https://www.thegalveston.org/news/family-of-texas-city-man-killed-in-galveston-county-jail-disappointed-over-plea- https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/9c/e9ca9f09-aede-47bc-b2f8-94fc410a92d7/6a5aabf70da08.image.png?resize=300%2C215 Family of Texas City man killed in Galveston County jail disappointed over plea deal The Galveston County District Attorney's Office consulted the family of Saul Vargas before recommending a plea agreement that allowed former jailer Skyler Ray Chapman to receive 10 years of deferred a https://www.thegalveston.org/news/utmb-joins-statewide-fight-against-new-world-screwworm https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/4f/c4f09e3e-8e2e-411c-81c1-9c34b4201670/6a5a9725cfd8b.image.jpg?resize=300%2C226 UTMB joins statewide fight against New World Screwworm The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded the University of Texas Medical Branch funding through its $105 million New World Screwworm Grand Challenge for two projects, one to distinguish sterile flie https://www.thegalveston.org/news/hitchcock-council-to-discuss-immigration-enforcement-partnership https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/28/c28336d1-3069-4f93-9e0d-9ba966d26ce7/6a03a3e7ca902.image.jpg?resize=300%2C141 Hitchcock council to discuss immigration enforcement partnership The proposal has already sparked opposition from some residents, who say they plan to address the council during public comment, highlighting how immigration enforcement has become an increasingly con https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galveston-family-celebrates-late-legislator-babe-schwartzs-100th-birthday https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/bd/ebdab6d2-e312-4e20-b499-355f19a4dea0/6a5a89d60d010.image.jpg?resize=300%2C231 Galveston family celebrates late legislator Babe Schwartz's 100th birthday In celebration of what would have been his 100th birthday, the Schwartz family gathered on the sand at Babe’s Beach Friday to honor the prolific politician and Galveston native A.R. “Babe” Schwartz. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galveston-vigil-honors-lorenzo-salgado-araujo-after-fatal-houston-ice-shooting https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/3e/c3e7306f-64be-465e-a397-ab9a2ce2a8d6/6a5984859ebcc.image.jpg?resize=300%2C233 Galveston vigil honors Lorenzo Salgado Araujo after fatal Houston ICE shooting The Galveston League of United Latin American Citizens Council 151 and Galveston Island Democrats organized a candlelight vigil for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo at the courthouse at 722 Moody St., where sev https://www.thegalveston.org/news/hot-ticket-from-pirates-and-pickles-to-races-and-magic-theres-something-for-ever https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/9e/19e156f1-00e1-5202-b913-801e6549d0ff/6906464629a9e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C186 Hot Ticket: From pirates and pickles to races and magic, there's something for everyone Summer Reading Program: Children can reel in new skills, enjoy magical entertainment and solve a mystery during a week of free summer programs at Moore Memorial Public Library in Texas City. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/federal-filing-reveals-broader-vision-for-proposed-galveston-lng-facility https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/12/612563b2-674e-40a1-ba06-a44221faddae/6a5937960d5fe.image.png?resize=300%2C212 Federal filing reveals broader vision for proposed Galveston LNG facility The Port of Galveston has described the proposed Pelican Island LNG facility as a marine fueling hub. But a federal export application filed by the developer outlines a broader operation that includes https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galveston-beach-patrol-eyes-new-home-as-workforce-shrinks https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/e2/7e2b01fe-81d8-4319-9816-b81738702d12/6a59537f2de6d.preview.jpg?crop=1920%2C1008%2C0%2C35&resize=1200%2C630&order=crop%2Cresize Galveston Beach Patrol eyes new home as workforce shrinks The city is still completing construction documents for the estimated $4.2 million project. Once those documents are finished, the city will solicit bids and select a contractor, said Amber Guerrero, https://www.thegalveston.org/news/arrest-of-self-described-first-amendment-activist-raises-questions-about-harassm https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/99/d995d617-ab31-443f-b97c-318df23a5efc/6a5949a589179.image.png?resize=300%2C169 Arrest of self-described First Amendment activist raises questions about harassment law Galveston Police Officer Eduardo Eguis arrested Robert Harvey, known online as Harvey Freebird, on July 4 on a harassment charge stemming from a June 16 incident with Councilman Joseph Lowry and Sarah https://www.thegalveston.org/news/windstorm-insurance-group-to-host-preparedness-expo https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/15a12480-fb7b-11ea-b7c4-87bc3f36b896.png?resize=600%2C338 Windstorm insurance group to host preparedness expo The event will provide information for insurance agents and policyholders and give attendees an opportunity to meet directly with Texas Windstorm Insurance Association staff members. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/utmb-health-league-city-to-conduct-active-shooter-drill https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/15a12480-fb7b-11ea-b7c4-87bc3f36b896.png?resize=600%2C338 UTMB Health League City to conduct active shooter drill The drill is scheduled between 8 a.m. and noon and will involve coordination among campus police and “other municipalities and agencies,” according to a UTMB Health news release. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galveston-port-advances-lng-proposal-but-questions-remain https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/e4/ae44b26c-a874-49ad-8252-8c17652fbfaa/6a57e6ff04efd.image.png?resize=300%2C155 Galveston port advances LNG proposal, but questions remain The Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to authorize staff to continue negotiating a long-term lease for about 30 acres on Pelican Island, where Power LNG proposes building a small-scale LNG liquefaction faci https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galveston-businesses-see-world-cup-boost-as-officials-gauge-600k-investment https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/f3/5f373fa4-8f6e-47c8-be44-5dcc6ed629d0/6a57f84b9923f.image.jpg?resize=300%2C226 Galveston businesses see World Cup boost as officials gauge $600K investment While businesses like League City's Ballpark and The Spot on Seawall packed venues with World Cup fans, hotel occupancy was more difficult to directly attribute to the tournament, Paul Schultz, senior https://www.thegalveston.org/news/royal-caribbean-wants-galvestons-fifth-cruise-terminal-port-says https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/f2/3f28d1be-80d5-5a82-9c29-57c265f6c1ba/636c4a9724e7e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C183 Royal Caribbean wants Galveston's fifth cruise terminal, port says Although he declined to provide details about the future of the port’s partnership with Royal Caribbean, Port of Galveston Director and CEO Rodger Rees told The Daily News the “word on the street” was https://www.thegalveston.org/news/strong-thunderstorms-down-power-lines-across-galvestons-west-end https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/95/7955a301-f902-416a-b68f-efeac377fb37/6a57cfbe8ae11.image.jpg?resize=300%2C230 Strong thunderstorms down power lines across Galveston's West End City officials said the outages were caused by strong winds associated with the morning storms. CenterPoint Energy has dispatched additional crews to the island to assess the damage and restore power https://www.thegalveston.org/news/multiagency-investigation-leads-to-child-pornography-charge-against-texas-city-t https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/15a12480-fb7b-11ea-b7c4-87bc3f36b896.png?resize=600%2C338 Multiagency investigation leads to child pornography charge against Texas City teen Sheriff's deputies, working with the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of North Noble Road, where investigators seize https://www.thegalveston.org/news/texas-gulf-commercial-shrimp-season-reopens-wednesday https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/a1/da1f0c1e-fa80-5d10-823e-bd7438c76544/64adeab275867.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Texas Gulf commercial shrimp season reopens Wednesday The Gulf commercial shrimp season in both Texas state and federal waters will reopen 30 minutes after sunset on Wednesday, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/heavy-rain-not-infrastructure-problems-to-blame-for-street-flooding-city-says https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/4c/94c2e540-1e84-48b1-903c-b7d4e372a9a4/6a56a23ac3f4c.image.jpg?resize=300%2C229 Heavy rain, not infrastructure problems to blame for street flooding, city says The flooding was the result of heavy rainfall in a short period of time, said Robert Winiecke, executive director of Public Works and Engineering for the city. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/lightning-strike-causes-nearly-650-residents-to-lose-power-in-galveston https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/99/1999452a-5861-464f-966c-602175447b63/6a568446c80e0.image.jpg?resize=300%2C247 Lightning strike causes nearly 650 residents to lose power in Galveston CenterPoint representatives told The Daily News that crews immediately responded and took action to restore power to residential and commercial buildings along 61st Street and Teichman Road, with only https://www.thegalveston.org/news/lng-company-one-step-closer-to-building-on-galvestons-pelican-island https://cdn.houstonpublicmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/23220143/galveston-cruise-terminal-e1623094583215-450x344.jpg LNG company one step closer to building on Galveston’s Pelican Island The company wants to build a small-scale LNG plant that will be used to fuel cruise ships and other vessels. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/the-galveston-police-department-is-looking-for-victims-of-car-burglaries-earlier https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/D4573AUCQ5ALPDSGRITLHOERSE.png The Galveston Police Department is looking for victims of car burglaries earlier this week Two suspects are facing charges in a string of car break-ins along the 8700 block of Seawall Boulevard. According to a Galveston Police Department Facebook post, the break-ins happened Tuesday and Wed https://www.thegalveston.org/news/crews-respond-to-deadly-house-fire-in-northwest-harris-county-officials-say https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/NTRFATGN25DTXHHBB4RNIF6KIM.png Crews respond to deadly house fire in northwest Harris County, officials say Crews with the Cy-Fair Fire Department were working a fatality fire Sunday in the 9600 block of Maple Leaf Drive, in the Maple Leaf Gardens subdivision, officials said. Deputies with the Harris County https://www.thegalveston.org/news/18-year-old-killed-20-year-old-wounded-in-shooting-outside-north-freeway-restaur https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/video/kprc/69f7b847-64aa-484e-944e-adc4f96fa35c/image.jpg 18-year-old killed, 20-year-old wounded in shooting outside North Freeway restaurant, HCSO says A shooting outside a business along the North Freeway left one young man dead and another hospitalized early Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office . Deputies were called around 1:30 https://www.thegalveston.org/news/houston-evacuation-routes-zones-by-zip-code-for-2026-hurricane-season https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-20-091341.png Houston evacuation routes, zones by zip code for 2026 hurricane season Houston and Galveston area evacuation routes and zones by zip codes for the 2026 hurricane season. Know when to evaucate. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/man-charged-after-fatal-shooting-in-sheldon-area-home-on-maritime-drive-hcso-say https://res.cloudinary.com/graham-media-group/image/upload/f_auto/q_auto/c_thumb,w_700/v1/media/gmg/2ACI372X7NFU3EAOH6AYC2DP4U.png Man charged after fatal shooting in Sheldon-area home on Maritime Drive, HCSO says A man is now charged in connection with a deadly shooting that happened Saturday evening in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office . Deputies were called to a home in https://www.thegalveston.org/news/harris-county-apartment-fire-1-dead-12-injured-in-multi-alarm-fire https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/07/screenshot-2026-07-20-070933.png Harris County apartment fire: 1 dead, 12 injured in multi-alarm fire One person is dead after a multi-alarm fire broke out at an Harris County apartment complex early Monday morning. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/port-of-galveston-agreement-could-lead-to-250m-lng-terminal https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/64/f64a9327-f5bf-5e59-877a-416ec1707384/65bada53b90d0.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Port of Galveston agreement could lead to $250M LNG terminal Trustees are scheduled to vote on a term sheet for a long-term lease of about 30 acres on Pelican Island to Power LNG Ventures LLC, a proposal that would establish the island's first liquefied natural https://www.thegalveston.org/news/photos-galveston-islands-13th-annual-dog-surfing-competition https://www.thegalveston.org/news/txdot-closing-i-45-lane-in-galveston-county-all-week-for-railroad-overpass-work https://www.thegalveston.org/news/dont-miss-the-galveston-beach-bands-weekly-concert-at-730-pm-tomorrow-at-the-sea https://www.thegalveston.org/news/ut-medical-branch-sued-for-alleged-gender-pay-discrimination https://www.thegalveston.org/news/tropical-depression-two-meteorologists-brief-texans-on-incoming-storm https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galveston-county-critters-are-carrying-a-dangerous-disease-utmb-study-finds https://www.thegalveston.org/news/these-galveston-critters-are-carrying-a-dangerous-disease https://www.thegalveston.org/news/back-to-back-i-10-closures-could-slow-houston-drivers-this-weekend https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galveston-county-animal-resource-center-pets-of-the-week https://www.thegalveston.org/news/fda-links-shredded-lettuce-at-some-taco-bell-restaurants-to-cyclospora-outbreak- https://www.thegalveston.org/news/texas-leading-in-iran-conflict-drone-boat-company-rescues-pilots-attacks-iran https://www.thegalveston.org/news/as-of-this-weekend-and-every-weekend-until-september-1-2026-the-seawall-route-an https://www.thegalveston.org/news/texas-gulf-shrimp-season-opens-amid-us-industry-anxiety-over-labor-costs-imports https://www.thegalveston.org/news/inside-the-years-long-fight-to-keep-galveston-wild https://www.thegalveston.org/news/american-national-puts-galvestons-only-downtown-skyscraper-up-for-sale https://www.thegalveston.org/news/port-of-galvestons-fifth-planned-cruise-terminal-expected-to-bring-business-boom https://www.thegalveston.org/news/day-trips-texas-heroes-monument-galveston https://www.thegalveston.org/news/water-colors-galveston-aggie-studies-hues-under-the-sea https://www.thegalveston.org/news/ira-clayborn-rogers-the-daily-news-texas-oldest-newspaper https://www.thegalveston.org/news/this-beloved-texas-island-is-where-generations-of-families-go-to-slow-down-every https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galveston-port-vows-this-impact-from-new-cruise-terminal https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galveston-county-asks-for-dismissal-of-redistricting-lawsuit https://www.thegalveston.org/news/petteway-v-galveston-county-tex https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galveston-countys-new-map-sets-stage-to-dismiss-petteway-redistricting-lawsuit https://www.thegalveston.org/news/free-back-to-school-vaccine-clinic-begins-in-texas-city https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/32/9329bb55-bb17-5197-99d8-56ba6482bdca/597d2e0f60e29.image.jpg?resize=300%2C384 Free back-to-school vaccine clinic begins in Texas City The health district's Back-to-School Bash 2 runs this Monday through Friday at the Galveston County Health District Immunizations Department, 9850 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Suite B-104, in Texas Cit https://www.thegalveston.org/news/heavy-rain-causes-street-flooding-in-galveston https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/5c/a5c2806f-e0bc-43db-840c-a335089509c9/6a5554358d905.image.jpg?resize=300%2C236 Heavy rain causes street flooding in Galveston Between 3 and 4 inches of precipitation fell between Moody Gardens and The Strand flooding some streets, while San Luis Pass received less rain with an estimated total of between 1 and 2 inches, Natio https://www.thegalveston.org/news/friendswood-high-school-student-earns-first-place-at-international-competition https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/galvnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/53/6534f1b5-a529-460c-91a6-6e9fd320ffb2/6a5551f4990f1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C372 Friendswood High School student earns first place at international competition Junior Vikram Gupta won the title during the conference, held June 17-21 in Indianapolis, competing against top HOSA students from across the United States and several other countries. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/margaritaville-in-galveston-starts-to-take-shape https://www.thegalveston.org/news/18-year-old-killed-family-member-injured-in-shooting-outside-north-harris-county https://static.fox26houston.com/www.fox26houston.com/content/uploads/2026/07/n-fwy.jpg 18-year-old killed, family member injured in shooting outside north Harris County cantina Officials say a 19-year-old shot the victims and drove off, but another person followed him while giving details to 911. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/la-marque-man-charged-assaulting-officer-i45-galveston-county https://www.thegalveston.org/news/royal-caribbean-fifth-cruise-terminal-galveston-port https://www.thegalveston.org/news/lng-firm-clears-regulatory-hurdle-pelican-island-facility https://www.thegalveston.org/news/nws-40-mph-wind-gusts-galveston-county-july-15-2026 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https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galveston-launches-art-week-2025-a-celebration-of-creativity-and-community https://www.thegalveston.org/news/all-aboard-for-holiday-magic-the-polar-express-returns-to-galveston-island https://www.thegalveston.org/news/oil-spill-cleanup-efforts-continue-in-galveston-bay https://www.thegalveston.org/news/surge-in-cruise-traffic-sparks-concerns-in-galveston https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galveston-residents-face-insurance-challenges-post-hurricane-beryl https://www.thegalveston.org/news/must-see-art-exhibit-beach-bodies-opens-in-galveston-this-weekend https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/669abb19e185d9e2aa2158b3_Xavier%2BSchipani%2B-%2BGRIT%2C%2B2024%2C%2Bmural%2Bmock%2Bup.jpg Must-See Art Exhibit “Beach Bodies” Opens in Galveston This Weekend! “Beach Bodies,” a captivating art exhibit at the Galveston Arts Center, opens July 20, featuring innovative works by Cody Ledvina, Liz Rodda, and Xavier Schipani that explore the human form in coastal https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galveston-beach-soccer-tournament-kicks-off-this-weekend https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/6697fc699d697603a3ab8074_GPCS0fJXAAA7ulv.jpg Galveston Beach Soccer Tournament Kicks Off This Weekend Galveston’s Beach Blitz Soccer Tournament, taking place this weekend, promises competitive matches and a vibrant community atmosphere at East Beach. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/donald-trump-shot-in-ear-at-butler-pennsylvania-rally-undergoing-treatment https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/66930d8776e259ef2008d401_Donald-Trump-Butler-PA-Shooting_02%20copy.png Donald Trump Shot in Ear at Butler, Pennsylvania Rally; Undergoing Treatment Trump was shot in the ear at a rally in Butler, PA, and is currently being treated. The incident is under investigation. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/carnival-cruises-resume-from-galveston-post-beryl https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/6692ff350e7c9f4fd8b3652a_carnivalbreeze1%20copy.png Carnival Cruises Resume from Galveston Post-Beryl Galveston resumes normal cruise operations post-Beryl, with Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Dream departing today. Local residents face water service interruptions due to ongoing construction. Island Vy https://www.thegalveston.org/news/the-aftermath-of-hurricane-beryl-a-communitys-resilience-and-recovery https://www.thegalveston.org/news/celebrate-independence-day-in-galveston-a-guide-to-july-4th-festivities https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/6686d360c35b1c73e436fe50_July-4th-Galveston-Island-4_c0b0f7b6275f629e7b3fd5c366323d28.jpg Celebrate Independence Day in Galveston: A Guide to July 4th Festivities Galveston celebrates July 4th with beach parties, parades, concerts, and fireworks, offering fun for all ages. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galvestons-beach-cover-up-unmasking-the-truth-behind-annual-dirt-dumping https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/668596e322be22443cfba238_63cf1e26c6ada.image.jpg Galveston’s Beach Cover-Up: Unmasking the Truth Behind Annual Dirt Dumping Galveston's Annual Dirt Dumping Exposed: Corruption or Cost-Saving? https://www.thegalveston.org/news/storms-of-deceit-unraveling-the-misuse-of-federal-relief-funds-in-galveston https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/666cf06cc69ccef98cc83611_210423-coast-hurricane-ike-2008-ew-616p.jpg Storms of Deceit: Unraveling the Misuse of Federal Relief Funds in Galveston Galveston has struggled with the misuse of federal hurricane relief funds, delaying recovery and eroding public trust​. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/severe-vibrio-infections-linked-to-warming-waters-a-growing-concern-in-houston https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/664e5dc4f5883e774f5eee32_5351205_061819-wpvi-flesh-eating-bacteria-4am-vid.jpg Severe Vibrio Infections Linked to Warming Waters: A Growing Concern in Houston Warming coastal waters have led to a rise in severe Vibrio vulnificus infections in Houston, prompting health officials to issue warnings and recommend precautions. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/houstons-urban-revitalization-key-projects-shaping-the-citys-future https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/664e438b41bf92fb30424f0f_houston1.png Houston's Urban Revitalization: Key Projects Shaping the City's Future Houston is undergoing a significant transformation with major urban development projects like Autry Park, The Commons at Hermann Park, and BioHub II, which are expected to boost the local economy and https://www.thegalveston.org/news/business-news-upcoming-governors-small-business-summit-in-galveston https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/664c98a3d3277bcccf110bae_DSC00438-1024x684.jpg Business News: Upcoming Governor's Small Business Summit in Galveston Join the Governor’s Small Business Summit in Galveston on July 18, 2024, for networking, expert insights, and essential resources to help your business grow. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/political-shifts-and-upcoming-elections-in-galveston-tx https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/664ca3db319b3c4845b6ef29_X4ZUYMRN4RHW5HLKB73M2JITWI.png Political Shifts and Upcoming Elections in Galveston, TX Galveston is experiencing significant political changes this May, including the recent general election and contentious redistricting plans affecting minority representation​ (GalvestonTX.gov)​​ (The https://www.thegalveston.org/news/galvestons-workforce-housing-addressing-the-affordability-crisis https://www.thegalveston.org/news/texas-reports-first-human-case-of-avian-influenza-a-h5n1-in-2024 https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/664c9a39ffe155695d4fe3d7_texan-has-contracted-h.jpg Texas Reports First Human Case of Avian Influenza A(H5N1) in 2024 Texas has reported its first human case of Avian Influenza A(H5N1) in 2024, linked to infected dairy cattle. Authorities are monitoring contacts and advising precautions to prevent further spread. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/houston-dynamo-fc-and-houston-dash-exciting-may-2024-matches https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/664ca269309bfe9a49414e54_gavgxcazszhvxl6uee92.jpg Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Dash: Exciting May 2024 Matches Houston's soccer scene heats up in May with the Houston Dynamo FC facing Sporting Kansas City on May 20 and the Houston Dash taking on NJ/NY Gotham FC on May 22 at Shell Energy Stadium​ (Houston Sport https://www.thegalveston.org/news/houston-arts-scene-may-2024-highlights https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/664ca1b449f9c1309b53e106_top-events-in-houston-this-month-may-2024-art-bike.jpg Houston Arts Scene: May 2024 Highlights Houston's arts scene this May features Kehinde Wiley's impactful exhibition "An Archaeology of Silence" at the Museum of Fine Arts and Sarah Sudhoff’s innovative photographic works at the Andrew Durha https://www.thegalveston.org/news/breakthroughs-in-cancer-research-and-immune-therapy-in-houston https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/664ca115d3277bcccf16c8c1_AP23163717011109%20copy.png Breakthroughs in Cancer Research and Immune Therapy in Houston Houston researchers have discovered how the immune checkpoint protein VISTA can inhibit tumor-fighting T-cells during immunotherapy, and innovative imaging techniques to track cancer therapy effective https://www.thegalveston.org/news/exploring-science-events-in-houston-this-week https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/664c9ee3bf0e9c83f0f35fd0_social-thumbnail.png Exploring Science Events in Houston This Week Houston is hosting several science events this week, including a stargazing session at George Observatory and the Welch Foundation's "Frontiers in Molecular Catalysis" conference. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/houston-astros-host-los-angeles-angels-for-crucial-series-at-minute-maid-park https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/664c9e68bf739987c67771cc_CVC5RQ4NMRNGRF4SL434HK2VL4.jpg Houston Astros Host Los Angeles Angels for Crucial Series at Minute Maid Park The Houston Astros will host the Los Angeles Angels for a three-game series at Minute Maid Park from May 20-22, 2024, featuring star players like José Altuve and Shohei Ohtani. https://www.thegalveston.org/news/who-negotiates-historic-pandemic-agreement-amidst-global-health-challenges https://www.thegalveston.org/news/member-night-gems-minerals-at-the-houston-museum-of-natural-science https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/664c944ad3277bcccf0dfe34_Hero_Cullen-1.jpg Member Night: Gems & Minerals at the Houston Museum of Natural Science Join the Houston Museum of Natural Science for an exclusive Member Night on May 23, 2024, featuring a lapidary demonstration and hands-on crystal growing activities in the Cullen Hall of Gems and Mine https://www.thegalveston.org/news/reimagining-the-nativity-houston-symphony-presents-john-adamss-el-nino https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/662fb53a594236ee11d720f2/664c9353d6416ccb2f113a04_HS1.jpg Reimagining the Nativity: Houston Symphony Presents John Adams’s El Niño Experience John Adams’s reimagined nativity story with the Houston Symphony's performance of "El Niño" on May 25 & 26 at Jones Hall. Get your tickets now for this extraordinary event.