At 10 a.m. Saturday, a ceremony at the McGuire Dent Recreation Center, 2222 28th St., will conclude with the unveiling of a ...

The column of water was taller than the famous live oaks that line Broadway, shooting diagonally from the median at 59th and ...

The city of Galveston last week, after much discussion, decided to keep its property tax rate at 40 cents for every $100 of taxable property value.

U.S. ports from Maine to Texas are preparing for a potential shutdown in a week, when the union representing 45,000 dockworkers in that region has threatened to strike starting Oct.

Travis Mullis was found guilty in 2011 of killing his 3-month-old son and leaving his body on Seawall Boulevard.

July 24, 2024 — Scientists have discovered that the serrated edges of Komodo dragons' teeth are tipped with iron. The study gives new insight into how Komodo dragons keep their teeth razor-sharp ...

Mexico’s Catholic Church has a new addition to its ranks of “blessed,” with the beatification of the Rev. Moisés Lira. The ...

Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a medevac request at 3:50 p.m. from a crew member aboard the tanker stating a 21-year-old male reportedly sustained injuries.

The Texas Rangers are investigating after an inmate died at the Galveston County Jail, according to Galveston County Sheriff Henry Trochesset. Officials said the inmate, Saul Vargas', behavior caused ...

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 ...

The best way to get around Galveston is by car, as it offers the most freedom to reach places of interest on your own time. Galveston's Island Transit bus system is another option for getting ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: To fully enjoy Galveston (a cruise ship port), travelers should spend the night, since traffic to the island can eat up a few hours. – Catherine Parker For travelers in ...