Local suicide rate had long been much higher than the national average.
Agencies normally see a dip in flood insurance policies years after a natural disaster, but in Galveston County that dip is pretty small.
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A state-managed program to rebuild homes damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Harvey has rebuilt 16 homes. Hundreds more are still on waiting lists.
Fifty teams stretched across the shore on East Beach to compete in the 33rd Annual AIA Sandcastle Competition in Galveston on Saturday.
Nationally and locally, laws make it difficult for homeless people to find a place to rest their heads.
A public comment claiming that McCormack Baron Salazar reneged on a promise to pay taxes on two mixed-income housing developments turned out not to be exactly accurate. The management arm of the company has paid $275,000 in lieu of taxes over the past two years under an agreement the commenter and tax officials were unaware of until now.
The city plans to use Barnacles, a bright yellow device that suctions to a car's windshield and is meant to save the city money and time in getting people to pay parking fines.
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Residents drop off hundreds of pride flags after neighbor finds two stolen and a threatening note left behind.
The woman's blooded tested positive for both methamphetamine and marijuana, prosecutors said.
Officers plan to install video surveillance in certain hot spots where graffiti often returns, he said.
Galveston College Board of Regents on Wednesday approved its fiscal year 2020 budget, reflecting a growth in projected revenues and expenses of 4.4 percent.
The annual Texas City -La Marque Chamber of Commerce Shrimp Boil brought hundreds of community members together for a night of food and music.
But customers still might need to pay their May bills manually, city officials said.
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Growers, trimmers and lovers offer advice about how to keep the island's prized palms healthy and alive.
Wisko is a BOI and a third-generation firefighter.
The deal with Royal Caribbean likely won't be finalized until later this fall, officials said.
A Santa Fe woman will serve at least nine months in prison for spitting onto a Galveston County judge.
A deal on a new cruise terminal might be, but the council wants to be clear to the port about its negotiating positions.
The group will meet about nine times before the district’s board of trustees makes a final decision in February.
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Representatives from area fire stations filled the building that's been designed to mimic historic buildings in the island's downtown.
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