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….
Texas Scientists Work to Restore Gulf’s Deep-Sea Coral 14 Years After BP Oil Spill
Fourteen years after the devastating BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, scientists based in Texas are working tirelessly to restore the Gulf of Mexico’s fragile deep-sea coral ecosystems. The 2010 disaster released millions…
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,…
Galveston Trash Collection Services and Rate Increases
Effective October 1, 2024, the City of Galveston implemented new sanitation rates to address rising service costs. The updated fees are as follows: Residential Customers: Monthly refuse collection rate increased from $24.97…
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…
Antigua Apartments Facing Hundreds of Violations After City Inspection
The Antigua Apartments at 8008 Seawall Blvd. in Galveston are under scrutiny after a city inspection revealed extensive code violations. The property manager, Vicki Fry, was presented with a detailed report listing…
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…