Smith Point Hawk Watch: A Front Row Seat to Migration

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/14 9:05A Publisher

By Kayla Pringle Every autumn, the skies above Galveston Bay transform into a highway for migrating raptors, and one of the best places to witness this spectacle is the Smith Point Hawk Watch. Located on the Candy Abshier Wildlife Management...

Man attacked and killed by his own dogs in Bacliff, Galveston County Sheriff's Office says

abc13.com (News) 10/14 1:02A Sarah Al-Shaikh

"I heard him screaming, screaming, screaming, pleading, crying," a neighbor said. Authorities said they had to shoot one of the dogs to get it to stop biting its owner.

COM Professor Earns Back-to-Back Recognition Among Galveston County’s Top Educators

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/11 5:53A Publisher

(Texas City, TX) — College of the Mainland (COM) professor Bernie Smiley has once again been recognized among the area’s top educators, earning second place in The Daily News Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Professor. This marks the second...

This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center Pets of the Week are Tina and Cookie.

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/11 5:37A Publisher

Meet Cookie (A042055) a 2 year old Blue Tick Cattle Dog with the perfect mix of energy and sweetness. She’s always ready to go—whether it’s chasing a ball, exploring the yard, or just trotting by your...

Fishing Forecast

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/11 5:24A Brandon Williams

Bolivar: FAIR. 84 degrees. Check the daily forecast or call your favorite bait shop for updates. Calm winds with four tide days changing back Friday to 2-3 tides means the fish are active multiple hours morning, noon and at night. Water...

An up-close look at the parade floats in Mardi Gras Galveston

abc13.com (News) 10/10 5:57A KTRK

Mardi Gras in Oz! The Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade's new floats will take you on a journey to Emerald City.

Two Arrested After Foot Chase and Assault on Deputy in South Harris County

Texas Herald News 10/9 10:52A Amalia Weigandt

Harris County, Texas – Two suspects are in custody following a chaotic encounter that left a deputy assaulted and a handcuffed suspect temporarily on the run Thursday afternoon. On October 9, 2025, deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 2...

Armed Felon Arrested After Foot Chase in Southeast Houston

Texas Herald News 10/9 10:50A Amalia Weigandt

Harris County, Texas – A wanted felon was arrested Tuesday afternoon after leading deputies on a brief foot chase through a southeast Houston apartment complex. On October 7, 2025, around noon, deputies with Constable Jerry Garcia’s Special...

Suspect Arrested After Attempted Tailgate Theft in West University Place

Texas Herald News 10/9 6:50A Amalia Weigandt

A quick-thinking witness helped West University Place Police arrest a suspect during an attempted vehicle burglary late Wednesday night, October 8, 2025. Just before 11 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 6600 block of Vanderbilt after a caller...

Texas First Bank Wins Statewide Best of Community Banking Award

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/7 8:22A Publisher

Independent Bankers Association of Texas recognizes local bank’s bank culture program TEXAS CITY, TX —The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT)—the largest state community banking association in the nation—recently honored Texas First...

MEDIA STATEMENT ON EPCOR’S TCEQDISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORPLANNED DESALINATION FACILITY IN...

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/7 6:54A Publisher

EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR), through its wholly owned subsidiary, EPCOR NR Holdings Inc., has filed a discharge permit application with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), a required step for the state’s approval to develop and...

Galveston mother claims her son with special needs was left alone in classroom after school

abc13.com (News) 10/4 10:00P Mo Haider

A mother in Galveston is outraged after she says her son who has special needs didn't come home from school one day.

Miss Juneteenth USA Nationals Return to the Birthplace of Juneteenth

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/4 7:53A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Mark your calendars and get ready for some of the nation’s leading young ladies as they arrive in Galveston County for the sixth annual Miss...

Galveston College regent honored with statewide leadership award

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/4 7:41A Publisher

GALVESTON, Texas (Sept. 30, 2025) – Galveston College Regent Raymond Lewis Jr. was recognized with the 2025 Outstanding Leadership Award from the Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) at its annual conference in Austin. “It is...

This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center Pets of the Week are Majestic and Fudge.

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/4 7:29A Publisher

Give a big hello to Majestic (A041931), a 6 month old Domestic Short Hair with an orange tabby and white coat. Majestic is an outgoing, playful and energetic teenager. He likes company, attention,...