New Galveston college shipfitting program allows students to learn for free and get paid

abc13.com (News) 5/21 12:47A Nick Natario

If you're looking for a new career building ships, but don't want the student debt that comes with it, there's a new program in Galveston to do something that hasn't been done in decades.

'A nightmare': Passenger describes frantic moments during deadly Galveston officer-involved...

abc13.com (News) 5/20 3:26A Nick Natario

A passenger described the frantic moments that took place during traffic stop that turned deadly involving a Galveston officer.

Body recovered after search for missing 38-year-old kayaker out of Galveston, officials say

abc13.com (News) 5/18 8:57P KTRK

Officials said the body of a missing kayaker was recovered in West Galveston Bay on Monday afternoon.

Man shot and killed by officer during traffic stop in Galveston, police department says

abc13.com (News) 5/18 8:57P KTRK

The Galveston Police Department said the occupant of the vehicle was taken to the hospital, where they later died, after the officer discharged his firearm during the traffic stop.

Fishing Forecast

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 5/16 5:44A Publisher

Bolivar FAIR. 65 degrees. Fishing has been hit-or-miss with few reports due to the high winds. Trout and redfish can be caught wading the pockets and around structures. Trinity Bay GOOD. 65 degrees. An influx of freshwater from recent rains...

Galveston County Animal Resource Center

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 5/16 5:28A Publisher

Two Ways to Transform a Life! At the Galveston County Animal Resource Center (GCARC), we re dedicated to giving every animal a second chance, but we can t do it alone! Heal-A-Heart Fund: Many animals...

In Our Prayers

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 5/16 5:16A Publisher

May 5 Arthur Fee Louis Davis Kenneth Crochet, Sr. May 6 Anthony Urbanek Kim DeYoung Roger Blackburn Thomas Gibbons May 7 Carla Young Genevieve Mount Jadiel Rodriguez May 8 Amado Cruz, Jr. Mary Phipps Phyllis Shipman Tracey Lackey May 9 Nancy...

Houston Police Arrest Man Charged in Killing at Bellaire Boulevard Business

Texas Herald News 5/15 4:12A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas — A 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the death of a man found inside a business in Houston’s Little Saigon area earlier this month, according to the Houston Police Department....

Getting Back to Her Roots

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 5/12 8:50A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Growing up in Galveston’s Silk-Stocking District, Cindy Holmes enjoyed getting up at 5:00 a.m. and taking brisk walks with her siblings down to the...

Top lawmakers back lifting camp safety law

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 5/12 8:32A Publisher

Top Texas legislators are pushing to waive a new state law that requires camps to install broadband fiber optics in order to legally operate this summer, The Dallas Morning News reported. Scores of camps are struggling to meet the deadline. Lt....

Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt arrested for DWI in Galveston County, according to jail records

abc13.com (News) 5/10 10:09A KTRK

Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt was arrested in Galveston County for DWI on Saturday, months after she was arrested for burglary in December 2025.

Juvenile in custody after items recovered from GCSO vehicle burglary in Texas City, authorities say

abc13.com (News) 5/9 7:20P KTRK

The Galveston County Sheriff's Office said a juvenile suspect is in custody after authorities recovered the .300 Blackout rifle and ballistic vest that were stolen from a GCSO vehicle in Texas City.

Man sentenced to life in prison for intentionally setting deadly Galveston fire over drug debt

abc13.com (News) 5/7 5:27A KTRK

A Galveston County jury convicted Courtney Thompson Jr. of intentionally setting the 2024 house fire that killed Renita Hawthorne as retaliation for her son owing drug debt.

2026 Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade lights up Galveston

abc13.com (News) 5/6 3:10P KTRK

One of the biggest and brightest Mardi Gras parades in Galveston is the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade.

Man Charged After Telling Deputies He Shot Wife in East Harris County

Texas Herald News 5/5 5:58A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man has been charged with murder after allegedly calling 911 and reporting he had shot his wife, according to the Harris County Sheriff s Office. Deputies with District 3 responded on Saturday, May 2nd, to the 14200 block...