Cold Case Announcement: Arrest Made in 1990 Double Murder in West Houston

Texas Herald News 3/26 7:41A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON, Texas — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a 1990 double homicide in West Houston, marking a breakthrough in a decades-old cold case, police said. 64-year-old Floyd William Parrott has been charged with capital murder in the...

Man drives off Seawall Boulevard and into the ocean, taken to the hospital, Galveston PD says

abc13.com (News) 3/24 5:31P KTRK

"Actually, this is not unusual, and we ask drivers to always be aware when driving on the Seawall as it is a very busy road," Galveston PD said.

2 planes clip wings at Scholes International Airport in Galveston, airport officials say

abc13.com (News) 3/24 5:31P KTRK

Two planes clipped wings on the ground at Scholes International Airport in Galveston on Tuesday, according to airport officials.

League City Officer Arrests Wanted Fugitive Sex Offender; Had Used False ID for 18 Years

Texas Herald News 3/24 6:54A Amalia Weigandt

LEAGUE CITY, Texas routine traffic stop in League City led to the arrest of a fugitive sex offender who authorities say had been evading law enforcement for years. According to the League City Police Department, 41-year-old Meltron Levion Alberty...

Motorcyclist killed in deadly League City crash after police pursuit, GCSO says

abc13.com (News) 3/24 4:49A KTRK

Galveston County Sheriff's Office said the suspect driver of the motorcycle was killed in the crash after a police pursuit in League City.

Two people arrested after Hitchcock crash involving Galveston County patrol vehicle, officials say

abc13.com (News) 3/21 5:51P KTRK

The Galveston County Sheriff's Office said a deputy was attempting to make a traffic stop when his marked patrol car was hit by a Dodge pickup truck.

In Our Prayers

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/21 4:32A Publisher

March 4 Issac Senegal Jean Summerville John Moy Kevin Cannon March 5 Linda Schultz March 6 Pamela Duke March 7 John English March 8 Christian Pieper Mark LeMay March 9 Ora Sykes Richard Alvarado, Sr. Shirley Franklin March 10 Luis Martinez March...

MOORE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY APRIL 2026 EVENTS

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/21 4:31A Publisher

General Library Events: Local Author Showcase Saturday, April 25 from 1 – 3 p.m. Celebrate the talented writers of Galveston County! Meet and connect with local authors, explore their works, and get insight into the writing and publishing...

City seeks public input on Seawall, FM 3005 transportation improvements

City of Galveston (News Flash) 3/18 4:30A

The City of Galveston is inviting residents, visitors, businesses, and corridor users to share feedback on the future of transportation along Seawall Boulevard and FM 3005.

Texas City police pursuit suspect killed in deadly crash on SH 146: Galveston County officials

abc13.com (News) 3/17 10:35P Jessica Willey

Galveston County officials said the crash followed a pursuit involving the Texas City Police Department, with the pursuit suspect pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

Northbound traffic closed at intersection of SH-146 and FM-646.

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/17 10:47A Publisher

Northbound traffic closed at intersection of SH-146 and FM-646; all directions of traffic likely to be closed soon TEXAS CITY, TX – Northbound traffic at SH-146 and FM-646 is currently closed, due to an ongoing accident investigation. Emergency...

A Galveston Sunset with Louie

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/17 5:23A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Louie and the pet’s owners, along with about 20 other people, boarded the Baywatch Dolphin Tours party boat in Galveston just as the sun was about...

Cornyn reverses filibuster stance

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 3/17 5:10A Publisher

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn last week reversed his opposition to changing the Senate’s filibuster rules, writing in an op-ed that legislation in that chamber should pass with a simple majority, the San Antonio Express-News reported. Cornyn said the...

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.