Some praised the beaches’ proximity — to Houston, we’re guessing — while others recommended the beaches on the island’s West End ... 14 column in the Galveston County Daily News by Peter Davis, chief ...

The merchants of Galveston's West End fatten their coffers during the summers to get by during the lean off-season. This year ...

Tragic news from Galveston Beach as a 19-year-old woman lost her life while struggling in the water. Body of both twins recovered in Galveston; brothers died short time after arriving from ...

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.

While few hurricanes leave the land or people unscathed, there are several hurricanes that have done so much damage in the ...

GALVESTON, Texas — In Galveston, the near miss of Hurricane Francine brought in high tides and storm surge. It left some ...

While few hurricanes leave the land or people unscathed, there are several hurricanes that have done so much damage in the ...

The Galveston County Health Department has detected West Nile virus in two mosquito pools, but no human cases have been reported this year, officials said. The presence of either West Nile or Zika ...

And there’s a lot to do besides coming to beach here on the island.” #Galveston got a deluge this morning! Parts of Harborside Dr have flooding that don't normally flood. Occurred during high ...

Stewart Beach is one of the most popular strips of sand in Galveston, and with its host of beachside amenities, it's no wonder. There are lifeguards, restrooms, showers, concession stands ...

Hal Needham, the Galveston meteorologist known as Hurricane Hal, explained to his Facebook followers why the intensifying tropical storm won't be like Beryl.

"That's where the erosion is the worst -- on the West End," Dellapena said ... "Things have changed a lot through the years," Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis said.