Technology has significantly changed the way those in hospitality industry interact with visitors. That, and increased interest in the outdoors, are likely here to stay.
It was just a picture-perfect Sunday — a little breezy on the open waters of Galveston Bay.
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Words do in fact matter, and Jon Gruden’s words hurt Carl Nassib and others.
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The Houston Texans have a good shot to win their second game of the year. I hope to replicate my Week 5 success with my Week 6 picks.
Finally, the first cold front was passing through the area Saturday morning. I was awakened by the howling winds at 2 a.m.
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The NHL’s opening night was Tuesday with the rest of the NHL teams playing their first games sometime between Wednesday and Saturday. The NHL season will have plenty of headlines including the debut of the Seattle Kraken.
A speedy and battle-tested Cougars team pulled away from the Stings in a 28-point second quarter en route to a 57-28 victory at Cougar Stadium.
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Land lines: Island businessman and developer James “Beau” Yarbrough this week confirmed he had acquired a 3.34-acre parcel at 81st Street and Stewart Road, not far from the Tor Baseball Field in Galveston. That explains the freshly posted “Sold” sign.
Late-breaking legislative maneuvers in Austin could end up sending $87 million to UTMB for renovations and construction. But a clock ticking to get the bill passed doesn't have much time left on it.
This round of federal funding will be spread out over the next three years.
In some districts, COVID disruptions are being blamed for declines in enrollment. Other county districts have had growth that's been sustained for several years.
I’m sitting outside a quiet roadside diner in western Texas, a sea of cloudless skies arch above. Blue is the designated color of the day in Marfa.
When to vote, where to vote and what's on the ballot
Texas' junior senator spoke to the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce on Friday afternoon, and he offered an opinion on the future of the Texas coastal barrier project.
This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week are Geralt and Mark.
This week’s Galveston Island Humane Society’s pets of the week are Wilbur and Tiger.
Ready or not, fall-like weather will arrive Friday evening. Friday felt like an early summer day. Temperatures touched the near-90 mark. This will be a welcome change, especially if you worked outside all summer long.
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A cold front due to push offshore this evening will bring strong northerly winds to our area tonight into Saturday. Winds of 25-30 mph with gusts to 40-mph will be possible on Galveston Island, near the coast and over the offshore waters.
Trucks getting stuck under the overpass at state Highway 146 and Interstate 45 has been an ongoing problem, officials said.
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