Henry takes spot on area council board; Slaughter replaces a death penalty critic.
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It is no secret that the coldest weather of the season should reach the Texas coast by this weekend. While moderating temperatures and some relatively light rain should precede this front, parts of Galveston may see its first freeze this winter by Sunday or Monday. Gusty north winds behind t…
As area employees go without a paycheck, area financial institutions present options.
With $3 million on the way to Galveston County, commissioners talk top priorities.
People who own large buildings in Galveston County could soon have access to a loan program to fund eco-friendly improvements to their properties.
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More than four years after cutting the number of county constables, officials are exploring whether to hire more deputies.
The county plans to ask the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for $200,000 to build trails and add other amenities at its newest park in Bacliff.
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One of the most frequent questions I get is if we can expect a freeze anytime soon. Fortunately, for most of us, freezing weather appears unlikely for another two weeks or longer. While the southern jet stream is active this year and is bringing us our changeable weather, the northern (or po…
The Texas General Land Office will host an event on Friday to help local homeowners sign up for the state's Hurricane Harvey homeowner assistance program.
The Texas General Land Office and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Tuesday officially announced the extension of a public comment period about a proposed storm surge barrier on the Texas Coast.
Lawyers for accused Santa Fe High School shooter say he can't get a fair trial in Galveston County
The Texas City man charged Friday with capital murder in connection with the deaths of three children in an apartment building had twice been convicted of assault causing bodily injury to a family member, according to court records.
Galveston's new state representative has proposed taking away local government's ability to hire lobbyists to argue on their behalf in Austin. The legislation has been long supported by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that has nevertheless failed pass through the legislature in recent years.
A 23-year-old man was shot two times in the front yard of a home in west Galveston County on Thursday afternoon, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office.
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An active southern jet stream, relatively cool air at the surface, and an approaching upper-level low is bringing wet weather to Southeast Texas and even some freezing rain in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Prospects of continued rains, some heavy tonight and early tomorrow, have led to a Flash…
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A look back at 2018, and all it brought, through the eyes of The Daily News’ photographers.
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A word to drunken drivers in Galveston County this New Year’s Eve — law enforcement is out there and a relatively new program has made prosecuting DWI-related crimes more effective, officials said.
In a perfect world, no one should go hungry. But it’s a harsh reality that many do. Every day in Galveston County, over 50,000 residents face this painful truth. They and their children don’t have enough food to satisfy their hunger.
The deadliest school shooting in Texas history left an indelible mark on Galveston County in 2018.
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New data released by the Associated Press and the National Center for Health Statistics show how much neighborhoods can impact the length of a life, and where in the Galveston County people’s environments can be helping them live longer.
In this season of giving, some may find themselves asking, “Why should I give to United Way?”
Five people graduated from the Galveston County Veterans Treatment Court on Wednesday.
Are you looking for ways to eat healthier and be more active in 2019? Like most of us, one of your goals going into a New Year probably centers on health. Even with great intentions, motivation to stay on track can fade with each new week.
After nearly a year of delays, Galveston County Commissioners on Friday approved rules regulating game rooms in unincorporated parts of Galveston County.
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It seems likely that Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be milder than normal with temperatures running in the 60s during those two days. There is some question about the possibility of rain, especially on Christmas Day or that evening, though the best chances for rain will be off to our n…
Life can be stressful and, sometimes, that stress can be overwhelming. That’s when the licensed professional counselors at Coastal Health & Wellness can help.
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush on Thursday called for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to go back to the drawing board on some parts of its plans for a coastal barrier.
Amid complaints from Galveston County homeowners about the Army Corps proposal to build a storm surge barrier along the Texas coast, some state and federal officials are calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to extend the period when people are allowed to comment on the plan.
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As the Texas 86th Legislative Session draws near, local school proponents are hoping to renew a conversation about whether the state might provide more funding for prekindergarten programs.
County Judge Mark Henry on Monday called for the county's purchasing agent and auditor to resign for failing to protect the county from the loss of more than $500,000 to a computer scammer earlier this year.
A Missouri City man accused of killing a Galveston County security guard in 2017 was arrested in Rosenberg on Friday, after having apparently been allowed out of prison on another charge without being re-arrested for the Galveston crime.
No one told me how hard it would be to be away from my children the first Christmas they went to their dad’s house after my divorce. I kept saying, “I’ll be fine! Dec. 25 is just a day! I’ll celebrate Christmas with my children when they come home. It’s no big deal.”
The opening of a county-owned community center in La Marque that was badly damaged by Hurricane Harvey won't happen until mid-2019 at the earliest, Galveston County officials said Friday.
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush on Friday said that he favored plans to build a coastal barrier along beaches, rather than highway, on Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula.
To prepare for future devastating storms, Texas in 2018 has to act like Galveston in 1900, a new state report released on Thursday said.
A federal judge this week declined to dismiss a civil right lawsuit filed against Galveston County earlier this year, saying that it wasn't clear if the county had made effective changes to its bail-setting practices.
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A Gale Watch has been issued for Galveston Bay and offshore waters from this afternoon into Friday afternoon as yet another storm system and cold front approaches the area over the coming 24 hours. Brisk winds of 20-35 mph can be expected with gusts up to 45 mph along the coast and offshore.
A Texas lawmaker has proposed a solution to cover the cost of the under-funded Texas Windstorm Insurance Agency: build casinos in coastal counties and use the tax proceeds to cover the cost of insurance.
This Christmas, as always, we look upon the Christ Child’s birth as the greatest gift ever given. Two-thousand years later in this dark and dangerous world, our faith in His love for us is the gift that remains in our hearts.
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A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Southeast Texas, including all of Galveston County from noon Friday until noon on Saturday. Total rainfall amounts of 2 ½ inches to 3 ½ inches are currently projected for Galveston County with higher totals north and west of Houston. However, there is eno…
As more than 3,000 people gathered at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. on Wednesday for the funeral of President George H.W. Bush, people across Galveston County also paused for a few moments to recognize 41st President.
Seldom a week goes by that someone doesn’t ask me the status of the more than $500,000 cyber-theft that occurred between March and May 2018. And while looking for someone to blame makes for good reading, the more important issue in front of Galveston County government is to understand the pr…
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Temperatures in the 40s and winds gusting to 33 mph brought a distinct chill to Galveston County this morning as high pressure moved in behind yesterday’s cold front. Sunny, cool weather should prevail through tomorrow, before increasing clouds and milder conditions set in on Thursday.
Galveston County Judge Mark Henry wants the county to explore whether it can seek reimbursement for the theft of more than $500,000 by making claims against surety bonds held by three public officials.
Galveston County Sheriff’s Office deputies Wednesday seized more than 125 pounds of marijuana and growing equipment worth $15,000 while serving two search warrants in San Leon and Bacliff, officials said.
The Texas General Land Office on Thursday clarified an estimate it provided to The Daily News earlier this week about the number of homes it expects to rebuild in Galveston County through an soon-to-begin housing rebuilding program.
Hurricane Harvey survivors in Texas will continue to receive some types of federal assistance through August 2019, the Texas General Land Office announced Wednesday.
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The weather this weekend will hardly resemble that of London in early December with temperatures in the low to mid-70’s likely for Saturday along with sunny skies. Certainly, the weather over the coming week will be nothing like the extremes on this day (a 26° low on November 29, 1911 and an…
A federally-backed housing rebuilding program, meant to help lower income homeowners rebuild from Hurricane Harvey, could result in the construction of up to 2,000 new homes in the county, according to the Texas General Land Office.
Galveston County's new economic development director says it's his job to connect cities with industries that want to develop here.
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A windy, cold front brought low temperatures into the 40’s across Galveston, Texas this morning. Winds gusting as high as 36-mph in Galveston made the air feel even colder.
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association is broke, in debt and facing a shrinking revenue pool, according to the state agency charged with reviewing the effectiveness of other agencies and programs.
Throngs of tourists and shoppers strolled in and out of Christmas on The Strand in the island’s downtown on Friday, the traditional beginning of the holiday season for area businesses.
Ahead of the planned release of an independent investigation over the theft of more than $500,000 from the county, County Judge Mark Henry said he wants to form a committee to review and recommend changes to county financial systems.
Nothing drives me crazier than the phrase “good enough for government work.”
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