Man Shoots Older Girlfriend in Northeast Houston, Charged with Murder

Texas Herald News 7/19 7:13A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas A 29-year-old man has been charged with murder after deputies found a woman fatally shot inside a home Saturday morning in northeast Harris County. According to the Harris County Sheriff s Office, patrol deputies responded to the...

Back-to-back I-10 closures could slow Houston drivers this weekend

abc13.com (News) 7/18 2:43P KTRK

Drivers in Houston and Galveston County should prepare for several road closures this weekend affecting I-10 and I-45.

MADD: Mothers Share Heartbreak with DUI offenders

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 7/18 5:02A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor “Where’s my baby? Where’s my baby?” she shrieked as she entered the ICU unit at Memorial Hermann on September 21st, 2024. Her 21-year-old daughter...

Port of Galveston Planning for Cruise Growth with Traffic, Mobility Studies

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 7/18 4:59A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO As the Port of Galveston implements its updated 20-Year Strategic Master Plan, we’re analyzing the mobility and economic impacts of a fifth...

For July 21st – July 25th the pets of the week are Apricot and Belle

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 7/18 4:42A Publisher

Say hello to Apricot, a stunningly beautiful orange and white kitty who is ready to be the center of your universe. Apricot is a total people person. While she absolutely loves humans and will happily soak up every ounce of attention you can give...

Galveston County baseball standouts were selected during the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 7/18 4:29A Brandon Williams

A pair of former Galveston County baseball standouts were selected during the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. The defending World Series champion Dodgers drafted Santa Fe alum and Texas Tech outfielder Kyeler Thompson in the ninth round, while...

Galveston County Athletes Honored

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 7/14 6:38A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor The Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association (PVILCA) honored and inducted six Galveston County athletes into the PVILCA Hall of...

Port of Galveston’s Newest Cruise Terminal Earns LEED Silver Certification

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 7/14 6:27A Ruth Ann Ruiz

Port Also Green Marine-Certified 5 th Consecutive Year for Environmental Performance By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor GALVESTON, Texas (July 8, 2026) – The Port of Galveston’s...

GUEST COLUMNM – BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 7/14 6:21A Publisher

Last week the Galveston County Daily News published one of our guest columns, this one on the Supreme Court’s ruling on Birthright Citizenship. We received a question back from a reader in Pennsylvania and in an effort to keep a dialogue going we...

Mike Evans recently held his annual Football Camp

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 7/14 6:07A Brandon Williams

San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans recently held his annual Football Camp in Galveston. The Ball alum had over 100 local kids participate in the event, which has become a staple in the sports...

Galveston charges $1 for beach access in 1962

abc13.com (News) 7/13 2:51P KTRK

People weren't happy when Galveston decided to charge 1$ per car for access to East Beach in 1962.

Family of Galveston County inmate demands more be charged in connection with his death

abc13.com (News) 7/11 11:40P Mo Haider

According to court records, a former jail officer was charged after he was accused of kneeling on the inmate's neck, causing his death in September 2024.

Galveston Beach Band Strikes Up Another Summer of Free Tuesday Concerts

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 7/11 5:10A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Marching with flags, blowing bubbles, drawing with chalk on the sidewalks, and shaking maracas with a nearby ice cream truck are all part of the...

For July 14th- July 18th the pets of the week are Nyx and Charlotte

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 7/11 4:58A Publisher

Say hello to Nyx! She first arrived at the shelter as a brave, expectant mama. She poured all her love into raising her beautiful babies, and now that every single one of them has been adopted into...

Dr. Tracee Watts begins tenure as new Galveston College president

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 7/11 4:51A Publisher

GALVESTON, Texas (July 9, 2026) – Tracee Watts, Ed.D., officially began her tenure as president of Galveston College on July 1, becoming the institution’s ninth president. Watts joins Galveston College after serving as senior vice president of...