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Hundreds of people showed up at a Bacliff meeting on Wednesday to express their concern about new proposed regulations on county RV dwellers
Galveston County Commissioner Ken Clark is publicly stumping for the creation of a new, nearly county-wide drainage district with taxing authority.
Abbott names Slaughter's successor; border wall vote scheduled; news and notes
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A modest cold front moved across Southeast Texas last night bringing rainfall amounts from a quarter of an inch to three-fourths inch over much of the County, along with cool, west to northwest winds. The good news is that this front is rather modest compared to our last one and that a warm …
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During his time as sheriff, Taylor was regarded as a mentor, innovator and political powerhouse.
County Judge Mark Henry said the county has "no choice" but to appeal years-long lawsuit.
Galveston County leaders absent from meeting that was called two weeks ago.
The number of traffic fatalities on Texas roads had increased more than 34 percent since 2010, according to Texas Department of Transportation data.
Charges remain against three others accused in a 2017 attack on Crystal Beach.
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Homes flooded multiple times over the past 40 years are target of a soon-to-begin program.
David Whitley did "exactly as he was supposed to do," Abbott said.
Galveston County filing fewer robbery charges in recent years, officials said.
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Dense fog advisories were again necessary as sea fog continued to visit coastal areas in Southeast Texas. This is not unusual for this time of year. Locations along the Upper-Texas coast typically receive 33 to 40 days of heavy fog a year (defined as reducing visibilities to ¼ mile or less),…
Another group of civil rights organizations filed a federal lawsuit on Monday over attempts to check the citizenship status of thousands of registered Texas voters.
State officials plan a four-phase project, with the first phase, expected take more than a year, to include widening the northbound side of the bridge between Seabrook and Kemah.
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A week after state Rep. Mayes Middleton announced he would hold a public meeting to talk about idea of moving the peninsula to Chambers County residents of Bolivar seemed intrigued, if not fully invested, in the idea.
A civil rights group sued Galveston County Voter Registrar Cheryl Johnson in an attempt to block the review of tens of thousands of voter registrations.
A raid Wednesday at a Bacliff residence that netted almost a pound of methamphetamine is the latest evidence that the highly addictive stimulant is fast becoming popular in the county, sheriff’s office officials said.
Sixteen former priests who served at churches in Galveston County are among the 42 men who had been credibly accused of sexual abuse, according to the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
County officials are waiting for more clarity before sending hundreds more verification letters.
On behalf of the Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol — Galveston County Community Coalition, I want to take this opportunity to give a big thank you to all of our community partners, sponsors and attendees in helping us make our 2019 National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week — Interactive Healt…
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush made a second public call for the release of more than $4 billion in Hurricane Harvey relief money.
Almost everyone has a favorite aspect of Mardi Gras. For some people, it’s the parades, whether of happy revelers, adorable children or endearing animals. For others, it’s the parties or the chance to have one last blow-out celebration before six weeks of thoughtful reflection. There are eve…
County halts letters after state to walks back claims of non-citizen voters.
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County now says it will hold a meeting to talk out community concerns about regulations.
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Gale warnings have been issued for offshore waters from late tonight into early Tuesday as a strong cold front roars through the area tonight. A Small Craft Advisory has also been issued for the Bay and inland waters as wind gusts to 45-knots can be expected offshore, with up to 40-knots on …
Work likely won't cause as many headaches during Mardi Gras as feared.
The grant and an extended deadline could make the long-proposed bridge possible.
Galveston County's new state representative says he wants to hear people’s opinions about changing which county Bolivar belongs to.
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The area around Johnson Space Center is quieter than usual.
Local reps get their job assignments; Randy Weber votes in the minority; May elections start to take shape
A major car accident has closed part of FM 2004 near the Galveston-Brazoria County line.
"I'm representing people who were in the same situation I was in, so they don't go through the things I did."
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This winter we seemed to be locked in a progressive pattern in which systems (fronts, lows and upper-level disturbances) move rapidly from west to east across the country.
Island officials are asking state to push back FM 646 bridge demolition.
One person was killed in a rollover crash on the west end of Bolivar Peninsula on Monday afternoon.
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The county is set to consider a plan that would require recreational vehicles to get up and move, or else face fines for being a nuisance.
“My mom is a first-grade teacher and it’s in my blood,” said Madeline Fuller, a first-year teacher at Kranz Junior High School.
Sixteen new homes in Texas City are the last to be built under a recovery program started after the 2008 storm.
The weekend is expected to bring temperatures into the low 30s.
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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