How Texas Jails Built Migrant Incarceration Following a 1925 investigation, immigrant detention in the Galveston County Jail was declared “a crime against humanity.” Texas Observer · Nov 19, 2024
Galveston man drops wrongful death claims against women who allegedly helped his ex-wife get an abortion Marcus Silva and the women agreed to drop lawsuits against each other just days before they were set to go to trial. The Texas Tribune · Oct 11, 2024
Texas Sues TikTok Over Illegal Sharing Of Minors' Personal Data The lawsuit, filed in Galveston County, is seeking civil penalties of up to $10,000 for each violation and injunction against further breach International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024
Fourteen years after BP oil spill, Galveston scientists are striving to save the Gulf’s deep-sea coral 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. The Texas Tribune · Sep 27, 2024
Texas executes Brazoria County man for stomping death of infant son Travis James Mullis was sentenced to death in 2011 for killing his 3-month-old son in Galveston. He was the fourth person executed in Texas this year. The Texas Tribune · Sep 24, 2024
Texas School Shooting Lawsuit Goes To Jury Trial Civil trial in Galveston, Texas involving lawsuit against parents of school shooter for negligence. Seeking financial liability for damages caused by the 2... Top News · Jul 31, 2024
Galveston Residents Struggle To Recover After Hurricane Beryl Galveston, Texas, is recovering from Hurricane Beryl with community resilience and support after significant damage to its tourism-based economy. Top News · Jul 15, 2024
In beachy Galveston, locals buckle down without power after Beryl's blow during peak tourist season Electricity will likely be out another week for hundreds of thousands of people in the Houston after Hurricane Beryl tore down trees and power lines The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024
Galveston, Texas Faces Up To Two Weeks Without Power Galveston residents prepare for up to two weeks without power post-Tropical Storm Beryl, with CenterPoint Energy working to restore electricity amid challe... Top News · Jul 9, 2024
Hurricane Beryl Brings Extreme Rainfall And Flash Flooding To Texas Hurricane Beryl brings extreme rainfall and flash flooding threats to Southeast Texas, including Houston and Galveston metro areas. Residents urged to stay... Top News · Jul 8, 2024
Watch view of Gulf of Mexico from Galveston as Hurricane Beryl moves toward Texas Watch a view of the US coastal city of Galveston as it prepares for Tropical Storm Beryl which could grow into a category 2 hurricane on Monday 8 July. The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024
Galveston Mayor: City Prepared For Tropical Storm Beryl Galveston and Houston prepare for Tropical Storm Beryl, with potential flooding and impacts on port operations. Top News · Jul 7, 2024
Galveston To Close Public Facilities Ahead Of Tropical Storm Beryl Galveston prepares for Tropical Storm Beryl with closures and essential services as it approaches the Texas coast. Top News · Jul 7, 2024
The Struggle to Fulfill Juneteenth’s Promise and Reckon with Its History Sam Collins, better known as Professor Juneteenth, says his work to educate Americans about the holiday’s legacy is unfinished. Texas Observer · Jun 19, 2024
The Independent UK · May 20, 2024 Texas bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island reopened after barge collision Officials say a bridge near Galveston, Texas, that was damaged last week when a barge carrying fuel broke free from a tugboat has been reopened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic after safety inspections deemed it safe
The Independent UK · May 16, 2024 Bridge between Galveston and Pelican Island remains closed after barge crash The bridge connecting Galveston, Texas, to Pelican Island remains closed after a barge crashed into a pillar supporting the span, causing it to partially collapse
WEKU · May 16, 2024 Barge hits bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island, causing oil to spill The collision's impact sent pieces of the bridge, which connects Galveston to Pelican Island, tumbling on top of the barge and shut down a stretch of waterway so crews could clean up the spill.
International Business Times · May 15, 2024 Barge Collision In Texas Causes Oil Spill, Shuts Down Pelican Island Bridge The incident occurred around 9:50 a.m. Wednesday when a tugboat, maneuvering out of Texas International Terminals, lost control of two barges due to strong currents and high tides.
Top News · May 15, 2024 Barge Collision Causes Bridge Collapse In Galveston, Texas Barge collision in Galveston causes bridge collapse, oil spill, and power outage, impacting critical ecosystem.
The Texas Tribune · May 14, 2024 Galveston County redistricting case draws divide among federal appeals court judges The 5th Circuit expressed skepticism about arguments from both sides in considering whether a coalition of Black and Latino voters should be granted the same protections as a single racial group under the Voting Rights Act.
The Guardian - US · May 14, 2024 US court hears Texas case that threatens to erode Black and Latino voters’ rights Galveston county appeals after its electoral maps were thrown out for ‘stark and jarring’ violations of Voting Rights Act
Sports Illustrated · May 2, 2024 Galveston Fires Back at Charles Barkley With Mysterious Series of Clever Billboards The resort city refuses to back down from the Round Mound of Rebound.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 29, 2024 Charles Barkley apologized to Beyoncé’s mom for roasting her hometown before roasting it again Barkley simply couldn't help himself from immediately roasting Galveston again.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 15, 2024 Rescued Gulf of Mexico coral in a Galveston aquarium could help the species’ survival A new report found that coral off Texas’ coast could die off by 2040 because of climate change.
The Guardian - US · Nov 28, 2023 Rightwing appeals court to consider Texas map in fresh threat to Voting Rights Act Court largely appointed by Donald Trump agrees to review lower court ruling to strike down Galveston voting map