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Texas prepares to lead revitalized shipbuilding industry - The Business Journals
Texas prepares to lead revitalized shipbuilding industry The Business Journals
Published on 14 July 2025 | 9:00 am
Marathon's Galveston Bay refinery diesel cracker restarts - Quantum Commodity Intelligence
Marathon's Galveston Bay refinery diesel cracker restarts Quantum Commodity Intelligence
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:16 am
SleekFlow Unveils AgentFlow: Building Teams of AI Agents To Increase Revenue For Businesses - galvnews.com
SleekFlow Unveils AgentFlow: Building Teams of AI Agents To Increase Revenue For Businesses galvnews.com
Published on 14 July 2025 | 2:20 am
Why developers are still building in Galveston despite cooling market - Houston Chronicle
Why developers are still building in Galveston despite cooling market Houston Chronicle
Published on 13 July 2025 | 10:57 am
Why developers are still building in Galveston despite cooling market - AllSides
Why developers are still building in Galveston despite cooling market AllSides
Published on 13 July 2025 | 10:45 am
Weather Forecast and Conditions for Galveston, TX - The Weather Channel | Weather.com - The Weather Channel
Weather Forecast and Conditions for Galveston, TX - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel
Published on 13 July 2025 | 2:48 am
Galveston has a new egret statue made from pollution to inspire clean beaches - Houston Chronicle
Galveston has a new egret statue made from pollution to inspire clean beaches Houston Chronicle
Published on 12 July 2025 | 11:16 am
Biz Buzz: Trump Burger in Kemah embroiled in lawsuits; ITEX plans hotel for historic Galveston building - galvnews.com
Biz Buzz: Trump Burger in Kemah embroiled in lawsuits; ITEX plans hotel for historic Galveston building galvnews.com
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:30 am
Interim Galveston Park Board CEO says he plans reforms and rebranding - galvnews.com
Interim Galveston Park Board CEO says he plans reforms and rebranding galvnews.com
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:05 am
Galveston County 'cruising for a bruising' drainage district president warns - galvnews.com
Galveston County 'cruising for a bruising' drainage district president warns galvnews.com
Published on 12 July 2025 | 1:45 am
Houston-Galveston Area Council seeks public input on Regional Transportation Plan 2050 - ABC13 Houston
Houston-Galveston Area Council seeks public input on Regional Transportation Plan 2050 ABC13 Houston
Published on 12 July 2025 | 12:34 am
Dr. Francis Xavier Essex Obituary (2025) - Galveston, TX - Malloy & Son Funeral Home - Galveston - Legacy.com
Dr. Francis Xavier Essex Obituary (2025) - Galveston, TX - Malloy & Son Funeral Home - Galveston Legacy.com
Published on 12 July 2025 | 12:12 am
Meet Tate Burchfield, another one of our incredible summer interns at the City of Galveston! He’s been working with our Community Outreach and Legal departments! Check out our latest Employee Spotlight video to learn more about Tate and his experience - Facebook
Published on 12 July 2025 | 12:00 am
Galveston County's Sheriff's Office 'Operation Firecracker' leads to 74 arrests - galvnews.com
Galveston County's Sheriff's Office 'Operation Firecracker' leads to 74 arrests galvnews.com
Published on 11 July 2025 | 10:00 pm
Timely grant green-lights new music festival in Texas tourist town - Chron
Timely grant green-lights new music festival in Texas tourist town Chron
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:49 pm
City of Galveston, Texas - Government - Facebook
City of Galveston, Texas - Government Facebook
Published on 11 July 2025 | 3:26 pm
Galveston County residents once again showed we remember - galvnews.com
Galveston County residents once again showed we remember galvnews.com
Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:44 am
Hot Ticket: A weekend so hot you need a fire extinguisher, plus okra - galvnews.com
Hot Ticket: A weekend so hot you need a fire extinguisher, plus okra galvnews.com
Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:30 am
Trump Burger Kemah sued by landlord after filing its own lawsuit in ownership dispute - Houston Public Media
Trump Burger Kemah sued by landlord after filing its own lawsuit in ownership dispute Houston Public Media
Published on 10 July 2025 | 6:29 pm
Galveston beach patrol chief dismissed after more than 40 years - KHOU
Galveston beach patrol chief dismissed after more than 40 years KHOU
Published on 9 July 2025 | 9:58 pm
Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis fired after series of ‘back-to-back’ investigations - Click2Houston
Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis fired after series of ‘back-to-back’ investigations Click2Houston
Published on 9 July 2025 | 6:05 pm
Galveston Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis Ousted Amid Misuse of - Hoodline
Galveston Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis Ousted Amid Misuse of Hoodline
Published on 9 July 2025 | 5:46 pm
Galveston official axed after 42 years of serving city beaches - Chron
Galveston official axed after 42 years of serving city beaches Chron
Published on 9 July 2025 | 5:09 pm
Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis dismissed by Galveston Park Board of Trustees - FOX 26 Houston
Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis dismissed by Galveston Park Board of Trustees FOX 26 Houston
Published on 9 July 2025 | 1:53 am
Galveston Beach Patrol chief's 40-year career comes to a quiet end - galvnews.com
Galveston Beach Patrol chief's 40-year career comes to a quiet end galvnews.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 1:03 am
Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis terminated after being placed on administrative leave, parks board says - ABC13 Houston
Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis terminated after being placed on administrative leave, parks board says ABC13 Houston
Published on 8 July 2025 | 10:45 pm
Peter Davis dismissed from post as Galveston Beach Patrol Chief - galvnews.com
Peter Davis dismissed from post as Galveston Beach Patrol Chief galvnews.com
Published on 8 July 2025 | 8:19 pm
We are devastated for our fellow Texans in Hill Country where deadly flash floods over the weekend killed more than 90 people, including many children. To assist with the relief efforts, five Galveston firefighters were deployed to the Kerrville area on July 4. Th - Facebook
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:20 pm
Central Texas flood recovery aided by Houston, Cypress Creek, Galveston County, New Waverly, and Montgomery County agencies - ABC13 Houston
Central Texas flood recovery aided by Houston, Cypress Creek, Galveston County, New Waverly, and Montgomery County agencies ABC13 Houston
Published on 5 July 2025 | 2:16 am
4th of July Fireworks Show Over the Gulf in Galveston - 365 Things to Do in Houston
4th of July Fireworks Show Over the Gulf in Galveston 365 Things to Do in Houston
Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Sheriff: Suspect in deadly Galveston shooting arrested in Goliad County after ditching truck - KHOU
Sheriff: Suspect in deadly Galveston shooting arrested in Goliad County after ditching truck KHOU
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Suspect arrested after argument at Galveston gas station ends with fatal shooting, police say - FOX 26 Houston
Suspect arrested after argument at Galveston gas station ends with fatal shooting, police say FOX 26 Houston
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Coast Guard Cutter Reliance to hold free, public tours in Galveston, Texas - United States Coast Guard News (.mil)
Coast Guard Cutter Reliance to hold free, public tours in Galveston, Texas United States Coast Guard News (.mil)
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Police arrest Galveston man in connection to downtown shooting - galvnews.com
Police arrest Galveston man in connection to downtown shooting galvnews.com
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Man arrested in deadly Galveston shooting near Postoffice Avenue, police say - FOX 26 Houston
Man arrested in deadly Galveston shooting near Postoffice Avenue, police say FOX 26 Houston
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Galveston shooting kills man, hospitalizes 2; suspect arrested on several charges, police say - ABC13 Houston
Galveston shooting kills man, hospitalizes 2; suspect arrested on several charges, police say ABC13 Houston
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
City of Galveston facilities will be closed on Friday, July 4. This includes City Hall, the Municipal Services building, and the recreation centers. Trash services will not be affected by the closure and pickup will still occur on the scheduled days. The City is celebra - Facebook
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Popular beer garden bids farewell to Galveston's Strand - Chron
Popular beer garden bids farewell to Galveston's Strand Chron
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
2 bizarre, fatal shootings in one week rock Texas coastal town - Chron
2 bizarre, fatal shootings in one week rock Texas coastal town Chron
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
City of Galveston wants clean environmental report before accepting Rosenberg land - galvnews.com
City of Galveston wants clean environmental report before accepting Rosenberg land galvnews.com
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Galveston to seek Guinness title to world's longest walkway - galvnews.com
Galveston to seek Guinness title to world's longest walkway galvnews.com
Published on 26 June 2025 | 12:00 am
Galveston police: Gunshot residue tests provided "false positives," as they drop murder charge - ABC13 Houston
Galveston police: Gunshot residue tests provided "false positives," as they drop murder charge ABC13 Houston
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
One dead, two wounded in downtown Galveston shootout - galvnews.com
One dead, two wounded in downtown Galveston shootout galvnews.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Galveston shooting: 1 killed, 2 injured near Postoffice Avenue - FOX 26 Houston
Galveston shooting: 1 killed, 2 injured near Postoffice Avenue FOX 26 Houston
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Multiple people shot overnight in Galveston | Here’s what police are saying - KHOU
Multiple people shot overnight in Galveston | Here’s what police are saying KHOU
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
1 dead, 2 hospitalized after early morning shooting in Galveston - Click2Houston
1 dead, 2 hospitalized after early morning shooting in Galveston Click2Houston
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
La Marque man dies in downtown Galveston shootout - galvnews.com
La Marque man dies in downtown Galveston shootout galvnews.com
Published on 25 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Texas TV renovation couple is officially opening a restaurant - Chron
Texas TV renovation couple is officially opening a restaurant Chron
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Murder charges dropped days after arrest in Galveston Uber shooting - FOX 26 Houston
Murder charges dropped days after arrest in Galveston Uber shooting FOX 26 Houston
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Galveston Beach safety officials urging residents to heed red flag warnings for rip currents - Click2Houston
Galveston Beach safety officials urging residents to heed red flag warnings for rip currents Click2Houston
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
55-year-old Houston man drowns in Galveston after Sunday morning swim, officials say - Houston Public Media
55-year-old Houston man drowns in Galveston after Sunday morning swim, officials say Houston Public Media
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
What those beach warning flags mean along Galveston, Texas coast - Click2Houston
What those beach warning flags mean along Galveston, Texas coast Click2Houston
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Houston man dies after being pulled from water in Galveston - Click2Houston
Houston man dies after being pulled from water in Galveston Click2Houston
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Houston man pulled from Galveston water — at least the 4th drowning since May 1 - Houston Chronicle
Houston man pulled from Galveston water — at least the 4th drowning since May 1 Houston Chronicle
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Houston man dead after drowning in Galveston, says Beach Patrol - FOX 26 Houston
Houston man dead after drowning in Galveston, says Beach Patrol FOX 26 Houston
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
55-year-old man dies after being pulled from Galveston waters, beach patrol says - KHOU
55-year-old man dies after being pulled from Galveston waters, beach patrol says KHOU
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Reasons unclear for sheriff's office split with Galveston College - galvnews.com
Reasons unclear for sheriff's office split with Galveston College galvnews.com
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
The City of Galveston was honored to welcome President Joe Biden as a special guest at Reedy Chapel-AME Church during this year’s Juneteenth celebration. Reedy Chapel, a historic site where the news of emancipation was first announced in Galveston in - Facebook
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Biz Buzz: Galveston restricts use of freshly sold land; Local Dogs to open soon - galvnews.com
Biz Buzz: Galveston restricts use of freshly sold land; Local Dogs to open soon galvnews.com
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
‘This guy’: Slurring Biden takes shot at Trump, those trying to ‘erase our history’ at Juneteenth church event - Fox News
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Marathon assessing damage at Texas City refinery, sources say - Reuters
Marathon assessing damage at Texas City refinery, sources say Reuters
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Galveston Juneteenth service at Reedy Chapel; Joe Biden attends - FOX 26 Houston
Galveston Juneteenth service at Reedy Chapel; Joe Biden attends FOX 26 Houston
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Happy Juneteenth to all from the City of Galveston! Galveston has a strong connection to Juneteenth, and today there will be a wide variety of events not only to celebrate, but to honor and commemorate the importance and cultural impact of this day. Juneteent - Facebook
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
City of Galveston, Texas - Government - Facebook
City of Galveston, Texas - Government Facebook
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Biden pans "efforts to erase history" — and takes veiled shot at Trump — in Juneteenth event at Texas church - CBS News
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Biden arrives in Galveston - galvnews.com
Biden arrives in Galveston galvnews.com
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Former President Joe Biden attends Juneteenth celebration at historic African Methodist Episcopal Church in Galveston, Texas - ABC13 Houston
Former President Joe Biden attends Juneteenth celebration at historic African Methodist Episcopal Church in Galveston, Texas ABC13 Houston
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Inside Joe Biden's visit to Galveston's historic chapel to celebrate Juneteenth - Houston Chronicle
Inside Joe Biden's visit to Galveston's historic chapel to celebrate Juneteenth Houston Chronicle
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Biden attends Juneteenth ceremony in Galveston, marking 160th anniversary - Houston Public Media
Biden attends Juneteenth ceremony in Galveston, marking 160th anniversary Houston Public Media
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
The island city where Juneteenth was born - BBC
The island city where Juneteenth was born BBC
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Biden to visit Galveston for Juneteenth, sheriff confirms - galvnews.com
Biden to visit Galveston for Juneteenth, sheriff confirms galvnews.com
Published on 18 June 2025 | 12:55 pm
Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration in Galveston - The Hill
Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration in Galveston The Hill
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Galveston authorities preparing for Juneteenth visit by former President Joe Biden - Houston Public Media
Galveston authorities preparing for Juneteenth visit by former President Joe Biden Houston Public Media
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, Texas - Smithsonian Magazine
See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, Texas Smithsonian Magazine
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Former President Biden on Juneteenth: 'The power belongs to the people' - KHOU
Former President Biden on Juneteenth: 'The power belongs to the people' KHOU
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Galveston - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Galveston NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Former President Joe Biden coming to Galveston for Juneteenth - FOX 26 Houston
Former President Joe Biden coming to Galveston for Juneteenth FOX 26 Houston
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Former Galveston County jailer Julian Salinas accused of lying about making his required security rounds, court records show - ABC13 Houston
Former Galveston County jailer Julian Salinas accused of lying about making his required security rounds, court records show ABC13 Houston
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Former President Joe Biden will be attending Galveston Juneteenth celebrations - Houston Chronicle
Former President Joe Biden will be attending Galveston Juneteenth celebrations Houston Chronicle
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Former president to visit this Texas city to celebrate Juneteenth - Chron
Former president to visit this Texas city to celebrate Juneteenth Chron
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Former President Biden may attend Juneteenth celebrations on Galveston Island - KHOU
Former President Biden may attend Juneteenth celebrations on Galveston Island KHOU
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
The City of Galveston wants to ensure all businesses, residents and visitors are aware of a road closure on Thursday, June 19 affecting Broadway/Avenue J from 19th to 25th streets. Beginning on Thursday at 3 p.m., Broadway will be closed between 19th and - Facebook
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
What spurred the moment Galveston became the home of Juneteenth in 1865? - ABC13 Houston
What spurred the moment Galveston became the home of Juneteenth in 1865? ABC13 Houston
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Juneteenth in Galveston: Fireworks, history, music and more events to mark 160 years of freedom - KHOU
Juneteenth in Galveston: Fireworks, history, music and more events to mark 160 years of freedom KHOU
Published on 15 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Juneteenth 2025: Houston and Galveston areas offer several ways to celebrate - Houston Public Media
Juneteenth 2025: Houston and Galveston areas offer several ways to celebrate Houston Public Media
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Jamaica Beach on Galveston Island getting new sand to reinforce shoreline as part of $5M project - Houston Public Media
Jamaica Beach on Galveston Island getting new sand to reinforce shoreline as part of $5M project Houston Public Media
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Teenager drowns in Galveston after swimming late at night with group - Houston Public Media
Teenager drowns in Galveston after swimming late at night with group Houston Public Media
Published on 11 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Galveston drowning: 1 person dead, another rescued after going into water near Seawall Boulevard, officials say - ABC13 Houston
Galveston drowning: 1 person dead, another rescued after going into water near Seawall Boulevard, officials say ABC13 Houston
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
CEO Kimberly Danesi resigns from Galveston Park Board amid audits, investigations - ABC13 Houston
CEO Kimberly Danesi resigns from Galveston Park Board amid audits, investigations ABC13 Houston
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Houston, Galveston areas getting $26 million in reallocated disaster recovery funds for affordable housing - Houston Public Media
Houston, Galveston areas getting $26 million in reallocated disaster recovery funds for affordable housing Houston Public Media
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Jeep Weekend’ beach restrictions for 2025 approved by Galveston County commissioners - Houston Public Media
‘Jeep Weekend’ beach restrictions for 2025 approved by Galveston County commissioners Houston Public Media
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Galveston County voters reject bond for juvenile detention center while passing infrastructure bonds - Houston Public Media
Galveston County voters reject bond for juvenile detention center while passing infrastructure bonds Houston Public Media
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Man dies in Galveston over weekend, marking island’s first beachfront drowning of 2025 - Houston Public Media
Man dies in Galveston over weekend, marking island’s first beachfront drowning of 2025 Houston Public Media
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Galveston police arrest Conroe man for allegedly taking photos of child at the beach near Seawall Boulevard - ABC13 Houston
Galveston police arrest Conroe man for allegedly taking photos of child at the beach near Seawall Boulevard ABC13 Houston
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Suspended Galveston Beach Patrol Chief speaks out ahead of peak season for drownings - FOX 26 Houston
Suspended Galveston Beach Patrol Chief speaks out ahead of peak season for drownings FOX 26 Houston
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
CBP announces Galveston Cruise Port fentanyl and heroin seizure - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (.gov)
CBP announces Galveston Cruise Port fentanyl and heroin seizure U.S. Customs and Border Protection (.gov)
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Galveston and Jamaica Beach Police warn residents after packages of narcotics washed up on coastline - ABC13 Houston
Galveston and Jamaica Beach Police warn residents after packages of narcotics washed up on coastline ABC13 Houston
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis on leave pending park board investigation - Houston Public Media
Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis on leave pending park board investigation Houston Public Media
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
The City of Galveston continues work on the final steps to restrict vehicular access to the beach at Access Point 7 (Sunny Beach), which was approved by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) during an update to the City of Galveston’s Dune Protection and Be - Facebook
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Battleship Texas finds new permanent home at Galveston Pier - Houston Public Media
Battleship Texas finds new permanent home at Galveston Pier Houston Public Media
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
The City of Galveston is working on the final steps to restrict vehicular access to the beach at Access Point 7 (Sunny Beach), which was approved by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) during an update to the City of Galveston’s Dune Protection and Beach A - Facebook
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am