16-year-old girl in custody after allegedly shooting mother in Galveston, police say

abc13.com (News) 9/12 11:11P KTRK

Galveston PD said that the 16-year-old returned to the scene as officers were investigating and was arrested without incident

Texas City Communications Director Arrested on Online Harassment Charge

Texas Herald News 9/11 8:07A Amalia Weigandt

TEXAS CITY — Deputies with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Division arrested a Houston woman Thursday morning on a felony online harassment charge. On September 11, 2025, at approximately 8:45 a.m., deputies served an...

Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation Launches “Refuge to Restoration” Campaign, Inviting Public to...

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 9/9 5:58A Publisher

BOLIVAR, TX – September 8, 2025 – The Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation is launching a new fundraising campaign to preserve the historic tower that twice provided refuge during catastrophic hurricanes. The Refuge to Restoration: One Step at a...

Harris County Deputies Investigating Shooting Death of Man Found on Roadside

Texas Herald News 9/6 8:21A Amalia Weigandt

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, around 11:00 p.m., Harris County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to the 13700 block of Lakewood Forest after a passerby discovered an unresponsive man on the side of the road. At first, the scene appeared...

Honoring Texas Naval History

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 9/6 3:45A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Once upon a time, there was a navy that protected the shores of Texas. At its very beginning, it was called the Texian Navy. There were four...

Galveston College Continuing Education to host Open House on Sept. 18

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 9/6 3:27A Publisher

Who: Galveston College What: GC Continuing Education Open House When: Thursday, Sept. 18, 3-6 p.m. Where: Galveston College Main Campus, Seibel Wing 4015 Avenue Q, Galveston, Texas 77550 Why: The Galveston College Continuing Education Department...

9 Arrested in League City Jewelry Store Robberies; Multi-Agency Investigation Leads to Breakthrough

Texas Herald News 9/5 11:07A Amalia Weigandt

League City, TX – Detectives with the League City Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU), working alongside the Houston Police Department’s Criminal Apprehension Team (CAT), have arrested nine individuals linked to an aggravated...

League City Teen Arrested for Possession of Child Porn

Texas Herald News 9/5 10:57A Amalia Weigandt

LEAGUE CITY, Texas —An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography following a multi-agency investigation that began with a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). In June,...

2 Galveston officers hospitalized after water rescue training incident at Schlitterbahn, police say

abc13.com (News) 9/4 1:47A KTRK

Two Galveston police officers were hospitalized after they needed to be rescued while undergoing water rescue training at Schlitterbahn, according to authorities.

Galveston Police Officers Hospitalized After Training Incident at Schlitterbahn

Texas Herald News 9/3 11:43A Amalia Weigandt

GALVESTON, TX – Two Galveston Police Department officers were hospitalized Wednesday morning, September 3, after an incident during a swift water rescue training exercise at Schlitterbahn. The training, hosted by the Houston Fire Department,...

Labor Day visitors and rain may be to blame for sewage leaking into the water, Galveston leaders...

abc13.com (News) 9/3 4:13A Nick Natario

Labor Day tourism might be good for Galveston's economy, but city officials said the increased demand on the city's infrastructure and wet weather may be to blame for thousands of gallons of sewage flowing into the water.

Man arrested, charged in stabbing of minor at Galveston apartment complex, police say

abc13.com (News) 8/30 9:07P Mo Haider

A Galveston man is behind bars after police say he stabbed a minor several times at an apartment complex.

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

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 8/30 8:26A Publisher

Meet Sage (A039217) 2 year old Cattle Dog mix who’s been waiting over 200 days for her forever home. She’s sweet, dog-friendly, and always ready to make new friends. Sage has a soft spot for treats...

Applications open for nine city boards, commissions

City of Galveston (News Flash) 8/29 9:19A

Are you interested in serving your city in an area of interest and expertise? The Galveston City Council is considering appointments for several city boards and commissions, and we encourage interested residents to apply.

Harris County Sheriff: Helmet Rifle Game Ends in Murder Charge

Texas Herald News 8/29 5:13A Amalia Weigandt

HARRIS COUNTY, TX — Authorities say a bizarre and reckless act between two friends turned deadly, leaving one man dead and another charged with murder. On August 17, 2025, Precinct 4 deputies responded to a home in the 23700 block of Pennington...