But Monday's debate is also notable for who wasn't there.
Local leaders say there's a greater need for people well-versed on coastal management issues.
Will new technology and weather forecasting force city leaders to rethink how communities are planned?
The Texas Press Association Awards were announced Saturday near the close of the association’s annual convention, held this year at the Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center in Galveston.
“Um, because it’s still illegal, right?”
Vaping is at the center of a public health crisis, but messages about dangers aren't always reaching students.
Local Democrats pick up labor endorsements; Stockman's appeal denied.
The race is setting up to pit candidates who say they represent the past, present and future of the island.
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Yesterday, the sun played hide and seek, with clouds and fog generally prevailing. We should see about the same scenario today.
Sheriff Henry Trochesset argues bad health is to blame, but experts say it's more complicated than that.
Officials plan to seek grants to keep the new program sustainable after its first year.
A program to offer help to people with mental health issues and facing prison time is up for a big vote Monday.
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In 1920, the island waged a war on rats to rid Galveston of a deadly disease.
A debate this month might shed light on how deeply a conflict over a racist text has divided the county GOP.
Jeffrey Vincent Brown, Galveston's newest judge, is one of 187 White House appointments to federal courts since 2016.
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First, the good news is that the threat for tornadoes and severe storms has decreased a little for Galveston County. Generally, the latest prognostic outlook from the Storm Prediction Center and the Houston-Galveston National Weather Service has lowered the risk category for most of Galvesto…
A new law muddied the waters by creating separate definitions for illegal marijuana products and legal hemp-based products.
A line of storms is expected to form over Central Texas and move quickly east. It could bring hail and tornadoes.
The Clear Lake Tea Party is planning a debate between Republican primary candidates.
A former employee claimed she was fired after she reported recording devices had been installed in the county jail.
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