Cruise Ship out of Galveston Rescues Stranded Sailor and Cat at sea

abc13.com (News) 4/20 12:58A KTRK

A Carnival cruise ship rescued a stranded sailor and his cat in the gulf Tuesday evening.

Historic Fleet Week Greeted on Pelican Island

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 4/18 7:13A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Crowds began gathering before sunrise all along the ship channel in Galveston. Reports on social media showed spectators lining the channel wherever...

Sanchez Brings Humor and Heart to Galveston Republican Women’s Meeting

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 4/18 7:10A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Orlando Sanchez, a Republican candidate in a runoff election against fellow Republican Warren Howell for Harris County Judge, was the guest speaker...

Attor­ney Gen­er­al Ken Pax­ton Demands Doc­u­ments from Over 1,000 Munic­i­pal­i­ties as Part of...

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 4/18 6:43A Publisher

Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating over 1,000 cities across Texas to ensure they are complying with state law that requires financial transparency and to prevent unlawful tax increases on Texans. During the most recent legislative...

Fishing Forecast

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 4/18 6:29A 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...

City hosting hurricane preparedness meeting on Saturday, May 30

City of Galveston (News Flash) 4/17 7:21A

The City of Galveston will host a hurricane-preparedness town hall on Saturday, May 30 at the community center, 715 30th Street.

Fleet Week: Parade of Ships to Pass Through Galveston Bay

City of Galveston (News Flash) 4/13 11:26A

Galveston will serve as a viewing point for the inaugural Fleet Week Texas as the military Parade of Ships transits through Galveston Bay on Wednesday, April 15, from approximately 7 to 8:15 a.m.

Sneak Peek: New Mural at Lasker Park Community Pool

City of Galveston (News Flash) 4/13 10:52A

The City of Galveston’s Arts Development Commission invites the public to a special preview of the new mural at Lasker Park Community Pool on April 16 at 5 p.m.

Fugitive Arrested After Motorcycle Chase Ends at Bush Intercontinental Airport

Texas Herald News 4/11 8:26A Amalia Weigandt

HOUSTON — A wanted fugitive was taken into custody after leading deputies on a high-speed motorcycle pursuit that ended at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, authorities said. The incident occurred April 8, 2026, when deputies with the...

Your Vote, Your Island: Galveston Election Forums Recap

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 4/11 6:18A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Galveston Mayoral Candidates William Boike, John Paul Listowski and Marie Robb were on stage for a public debate on Thursday. The debate was livestreamed on I45NOW for those who could not...

Fleet Week Is Coming To Texas!

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 4/11 6:10A Ruth Ann Ruiz

By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor U.S. Navy vessels are coming to Houston and will be arriving in the Galveston Bay area around Sunrise on April 15. This will be the first time ever that Texas will have a U.S. Navy Fleet Week....

Galveston College to hold public forumsfor presidential finalists on April 14

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 4/11 6:08A Publisher

GALVESTON, Texas (April 9, 2026) – Public forums for Galveston College presidential finalists Tracee Watts, Ed.D., and Chris Sullivan, J.D., will be held April 14, 2026, in the Seibel Wing on the college’s main campus, located at 4015 Ave. Q in...

DONATIONS NEEDED

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 4/11 5:50A Publisher

DONATIONS NEEDED Can you help us stock our Brain Power pantry? Items needed: bully sticks, pig ears, duck feet, chicken feet, yak chews, collagen chews and anything chewable! Did you know that 15...

Selena and Shakira Tribute Show Brings Interactive Latin Pop Celebration to Mainland Music Hall

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 4/11 5:45A Publisher

TEXAS CITY, TX, April 2, 2026 – A celebration of two of Latin music’s most influential artists is coming to the Gulf Coast as A Tribute to Selena with She Wolf, A Tribute to Shakira arrives at Mainland Music Hall on April 17, 2026. The high...

Intense Encounter: Fulshear Police Stop Wrong Vehicle After Armed Robbery Report

Texas Herald News 4/10 11:29A Amalia Weigandt

FULSHEAR, Texas — A high-risk traffic stop conducted after a reported armed robbery at a gas station led to the detention of an uninvolved driver and her children before officers determined the vehicle was not connected to the crime, authorities...