Construction is set to begin on Tiara on the Beach, a luxury Gulf-front condominium project located at 10525 San Luis Pass Road on Galveston’s West End. The 10-story development by Houston-based Satya…
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Workshop to Help Oyster Farmers in Galveston and Texas Coast
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Texas Sea Grant, in partnership with the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, recently announced an exciting opportunity for locals to learn about oyster farming….
Tina Knowles Beyonce’s Mom Galveston Beach House Update
The Galveston City Council hired an engineer last summer to evaluate the structural safety of a beach house owned by Tina Knowles, mother of superstar Beyoncé. The property, located on Galveston’s West End,…
Five Injured in Flash Fire at Galveston Shipping Terminal
A flash fire at the Texas International Terminals in Galveston on Thursday afternoon left five workers injured, prompting a swift emergency response. The incident occurred at approximately 3:15 p.m. and involved a…
UTMB Recognized as 2024 Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has achieved a prestigious milestone, earning the title of 2024 Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader. This distinguished honor highlights UTMB’s commitment to fostering international collaboration…
Galveston County Reopens Program to Combat Abandoned Boats
Abandoned boats not only create eyesores but also pose environmental and navigational hazards. Leaking oil, fuel, and chemicals can pollute waterways, while leftover fishing gear can harm marine life. To address these…
Houston Fisherman Drowns Near Galveston’s South Jetty
A tragic incident occurred Thursday afternoon near the south jetty on Galveston’s East End when a 22-year-old Houston man drowned while fishing with friends. The man’s death marks the eighth drowning in…
Ashley Cordray Honored at 17th Annual Galveston Women’s Conference
The Galveston Women’s Conference is a premier event celebrating and empowering women across diverse backgrounds. This year, Ashley Cordray was among those honored at the conference. She also had a special announcement…
Boeier – Endangered Kemp’s Ridley Turtle Returns to Gulf of Mexico After Trans-Atlantic Rescue
Photo: Dee Brewer – Galveston Island News A young Kemp’s ridley sea turtle named Boeier will soon return to her Gulf of Mexico home. After traveling thousands of miles from the Netherlands,…
Scenic Eclipse Undergoes Azipod Replacement in Galveston Drydock
Photo: Scenic The luxury expedition vessel Scenic Eclipse is currently in drydock in Galveston, Texas, for the replacement of an inoperable Azipod propulsion unit. The new unit is being delivered via a…