Wendy Lee Aka Stormy

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/14 3:51A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor She thinks it was her kindergarten teacher who first called her Stormy. She remembers her teacher asking her if she had a nickname and Wendy Lee, at...

Governor Abbott Announces Davie Defense Expansion In Texas

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/14 3:48A Publisher

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced Davie Defense Inc. will expand their shipbuilding capacity in Galveston and Port Arthur to build Arctic icebreakers, creating more than 2,400 new jobs and representing more than $730 million in...

FROM RESTAURANTS TO REEFS: GALVESTON BAY FOUNDATION’S OYSTER SHELL RECYCLING PROGRAM

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/14 3:40A Publisher

By: Sasha Francis Oyster reefs are a very important habitat in many estuaries, particularly Galveston Bay. They provide a unique suite of benefits as both a fishery and habitat for other aquatic...

Hang On…Help is On the Way

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/14 3:33A Publisher

February delinquent notices for unpaid 2025 property taxes will begin arriving in mailboxes this week. Thanks to legislation passed several years ago, those unable to pay their taxes in full may sign up for a low penalty payment agreement with...

Fishing Forecast

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 2/14 2:54A Brandon Williams

Bolivar: FAIR. 60 degrees. Anglers are still catching redfish, with fewer catches of trout in the surf, jetty, bay-side canals and east bay using finger mullet and mud minnows. Trinity Bay: GOOD. 60 degrees. Water temperatures are on a warming...

The magic behind Mardi Gras Galveston's renaissance

abc13.com (News) 2/14 2:49A Bob Slovak

Mardi Gras Galveston is back and more vibrant than ever! The celebration wouldn't be what it is today without dreamers like Dancie Ware.

Preview the 2026 Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade

abc13.com (News) 2/13 12:51P Bob Slovak

It's one of Galveston's oldest and biggest krewe parades on the island. This year's theme is Carnival of the Cosmos!

Wildflower garden permit open through February

City of Galveston (News Flash) 2/12 3:58A

Residents may apply for a Planned Natural Landscape exemption permit through the end of February for wildflower gardens.

No longer operating an STR? Let us know

City of Galveston (News Flash) 2/10 5:22A

If you own a property that was once used as a short-term rental but is no longer operating as one, please take a moment to notify us by emailing str@galvestontx.gov and requesting removal from the database.

Eight Arrested in Retail Theft Ring Targeting Major Stores Across Pearland and Greater Houston

Texas Herald News 2/9 8:11A Amalia Weigandt

PEARLAND, Texas — The Pearland Police Department has arrested eight Houston-area individuals accused of operating a large-scale retail theft operation that targeted multiple stores across Pearland and the Greater Houston area. The investigation...

Baytown Man Arrested in January Homicide on James Bowie Drive

Texas Herald News 2/9 8:02A Amalia Weigandt

BAYTOWN, Texas — The Baytown Police Department has arrested 20-year-old Zachary Eleby of Baytown in connection with the murder of 32-year-old Jerome Harris of Louisiana. Detectives began investigating the case on January 31, 2026, after officers...

Law enforcement rips apart home in San Leon to get barricaded suspect out

abc13.com (News) 2/7 2:09A Mo Haider

A suspect is in custody after an hours-long barricade situation inside a San Leon home on Friday, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office.

Galveston police say kidnapping suspect had pending charges in multiple states

abc13.com (News) 2/5 9:48P Courtney Carpenter

Police said the young victim was walking her dog when the suspect approached her and forced her into his vehicle. An investigation into the suspect revealed he has pending charges being investigated.

'I'm not giving you an option': GPD credits speedy rescue of kidnapping victim to insistent officer

abc13.com (News) 2/5 9:48P Lileana Pearson

Officials are crediting a SWAT officer's persistence for the speedy rescue of a kidnapping and sexual assault victim in Galveston last week.

Child abduction suspect in Galveston incident violated probation and bail conditions: Prosecutors

abc13.com (News) 2/5 7:33A Luke Jones

At the time of his arrest on a kidnapping charge in Galveston, Graham Dunn was already a wanted man, according to records obtained by Eyewitness News.