La Porte Man Arrested After Discovery of Over 48,000 Child Abuse Files

Texas Herald News 3/12 7:26A Amalia Weigandt

LA PORTE, Texas La Porte police arrested 47 year old Dallas Vernon Lott on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, following a forensic investigation that uncovered tens of thousands of illicit digital files. Lott is charged with multiple counts of possession...

Galveston pocket parks now open daily for spring break

City of Galveston (News Flash) 3/9 5:38A

Both Galveston Beach Pocket Park 1 and Galveston Beach Pocket Park 3 are now open daily through Sunday, March 22, giving beachgoers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sand and surf.

The Grandmother Of Juneteenth as a Barbie at Galveston County Museum

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/7 8:37A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Mattel’s Barbie doll version of Miss Opal Lee is helping to celebrate Women’s History Month at Galveston County Museum. At 99 years old, Opal Lee is...

Galveston College to host Island Fest on March 25

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/7 8:34A Publisher

Who: Galveston College What: Galveston College 2026 Island Fest featuring FAFSA Fest When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 1 4 p.m. Where: Galveston College Main Campus, Seibel Wing & Lawn 4015 Ave. Q, Galveston, Texas 77550 Why: Galveston College...

Pet Pantry Event

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/7 8:27A Publisher

The Galveston County Animal Resource Center is partnering with the Houston Humane Society to hold a pet food pantry event at Galveston County Health District tomorrow March 6th, 2026. The address is 9850 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, TX 77591....

‘Hurricane Hal’ Needham to present at Galveston College 2025-26 Lecture Series on March 18

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/7 8:03A Publisher

GALVESTON, Texas (March 3, 2026) – Well-known weather expert “Hurricane Hal” Needham, Ph.D., will present “Wind & Water – Perspectives on Galveston’s Hurricane Risk” as part of the Galveston College...

Woman sentenced to life without parole for 2024 killing of 17-month-old daughter in Galveston: Docs

abc13.com (News) 3/6 8:36P KTRK

Channel Yonko was found guilty in the 2024 murder of her toddler and was automatically sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Minors among 17 people arrested as spring break kick-off led to Galveston Beach closures: Police

abc13.com (News) 3/6 8:36P KTRK

Several agencies worked together to arrest more than 15 people in a joint effort to enforce the law on "Senior Skip Day" and spring break weekend, Galveston PD said.

Gulf Freeway reopens in Galveston County after heavy truck loses load in crash

abc13.com (News) 3/5 5:43P KTRK

A crash in which a heavy truck lost its load on the Gulf Freeway caused major backups on Thursday, but reopened just before 3 p.m., according to TranStar.

03/04/2025 Regular Meeting

City of Galveston (Agendas) 3/5 4:28A

03/04/2025 Regular Meeting Update: Minutes added or updated

02/04/2025 Regular Meeting

City of Galveston (Agendas) 3/5 4:26A

02/04/2025 Regular Meeting Update: Minutes added or updated

Calling all Kindergarten to 6th-Grade Texas Students:Submit Your Artwork to the 30th Annual...

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/3 9:59A Publisher

AUSTIN, Texas—Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., reminds students across the Lone Star State to submit their original artwork to the 30th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children s Art Contest. All submissions must be...

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

Texas Herald News 2/27 6:53A 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 4:28A

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 8:54A 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...