DPS Trooper Seizes 180 Bottles of Promethazine Syrup During Chambers County Traffic Stop

Texas Herald News 2/27 5:53A Amalia Weigandt

CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas — A routine traffic stop by a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper in Southeast Texas led to the seizure of a large quantity of promethazine syrup commonly trafficked for illegal recreational use. According to DPS, the...

City Council February meeting streaming on Facebook

City of Galveston (News Flash) 2/26 3:28A

The meeting is currently being live-streamed on the City of Galveston Facebook page and we will add a recording to the website after the meeting

Caddo Fire in Northeast Houston Reaches 75% Containment as Crews Continue Monitoring

Texas Herald News 2/24 7:54A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas The Caddo Fire burning in northeast Houston remains active but largely contained, with officials reporting approximately 200 acres affected and containment at 75 percent. Fire activity is currently low, according to officials...

Deputies Arrest Suspect Linked to Multiple Grocery Store Thefts in Houston and Humble

Texas Herald News 2/24 7:47A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas Detectives with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man accused of committing multiple retail thefts at grocery stores across the Houston area, authorities said. An investigation by the Sheriff’s Office...

Gunman Opens Fire on Deputies Before Barricading Himself With Children in Aldine Home

Texas Herald News 2/24 7:08A Amalia Weigandt

ALDINE, Texas A man accused of opening fire on Harris County deputies during an attempted burglary investigation was taken into custody after a foot pursuit and standoff inside a trailer home, authorities said. Harris County Sheriff’s Office...

Man Arrested in Armed Robbery and Assault at Houston Holiday Inn Express

Texas Herald News 2/24 3:25A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas Detectives with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Division have arrested a suspect accused of carrying out an armed robbery at a Holiday Inn Express hotel earlier this year, authorities said. Michael Querry, 25, was...

A Record of Proven Conservative Leadership for House District 23

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/21 4:04A Publisher

Representing Galveston and Chambers counties in the Texas House has been the honor of a lifetime, and I remain committed to fighting every day for the conservative values that define our coastal communities. I stand by my record which has...

Galveston County Museum Hosts Free America250 Traveling Exhibit in Celebration of Nation’s...

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/21 4:02A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Galveston County Museum in Galveston invites the public to view a new temporary exhibit, Texas America250 , on loan from the Texas State Library and...

Texas First Bank Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Nine Advisory Directors

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/21 3:51A Publisher

Texas City, TX February 19, 2026 – Texas First Bank is proud to announce the appointment of nine senior executives to its Advisory Board of Directors, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to strategic...

For February 24th – 28th 2026 the pets of the week are Jerrell and Bitzy.

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/21 3:29A Publisher

Say hello to Jerrell(A026774), our 4 year old Tabby powerhouse! Jerrell doesn t just purr, he idles like a heavy duty diesel engine. This handsome guy is the perfect mix of high energy play and low...

Hitchcock mayor arrested in connection with illegal gambling bust, sheriff says

abc13.com (News) 2/19 9:20P Courtney Carpenter

Galveston County Sheriff's Office said it executed 21 search warrants at 20 different locations around Hitchcock, where they said they believe illegal gambling was happening.

Wendy Lee Aka Stormy

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/14 3:51A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor She thinks it was her kindergarten teacher who first called her Stormy. She remembers her teacher asking her if she had a nickname and Wendy Lee, at...

Governor Abbott Announces Davie Defense Expansion In Texas

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/14 3:48A Publisher

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced Davie Defense Inc. will expand their shipbuilding capacity in Galveston and Port Arthur to build Arctic icebreakers, creating more than 2,400 new jobs and representing more than $730 million in...

FROM RESTAURANTS TO REEFS: GALVESTON BAY FOUNDATION’S OYSTER SHELL RECYCLING PROGRAM

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/14 3:40A Publisher

By: Sasha Francis Oyster reefs are a very important habitat in many estuaries, particularly Galveston Bay. They provide a unique suite of benefits as both a fishery and habitat for other aquatic...

Hang On…Help is On the Way

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/14 3:33A Publisher

February delinquent notices for unpaid 2025 property taxes will begin arriving in mailboxes this week. Thanks to legislation passed several years ago, those unable to pay their taxes in full may sign up for a low penalty payment agreement with...