The massive 2010 oil spill damaged or killed coral in the Gulf of Mexico. Now some of the $20 billion settlement is helping researchers learn how to help the coral recover.

You’ve seen a number of notes in these pages recently about the remarkable work of Galveston’s St. Vincent’s House. Now, ...

Galveston residents are hopeful as rumors suggest H-E-B may return to the island. The move would spell the end of long drives ...

Facing a $2 million revenue loss because of Hurricane Beryl, the Park Board of Trustees unanimously approved a three-week circus to promote tourism during spring break and make money to share with a ...

Marine animal conversation organizations are urging people to be more mindful when on the beach and in the ocean after a ...

GALVESTON, Texas – The Galveston police union is lobbying city leaders for cameras that can help track where vehicles go. Known as license plate readers (LPR) the cameras take pictures and record the ...

Off the coast of Oregon, the wind blows hard and waves are strong, attracting researchers and businesses interested in ...

At a time of fast rising seas, the ocean wants this barrier island back. But humans, who have held their ground here for over a century, are planning new condos.

Galveston, a historic coastal city in Texas, faces an uncertain future as rising sea levels and intensifying storms threaten ...

Hurricane Francine is on track to impact parts of southeast Texas and Louisiana this week. The storm is expected to intensify ...

The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is a wharf that juts out from the Texas Gulf Coast. Here you'll find amusement park rides, shops and eateries. The Pleasure Pier is also a study in ...

Galveston's Island Transit bus system is another option for getting around, but visitors will have to supplement their night travel with taxis since the bus halts service in the early evening.