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Galveston receives $2 million EPA grant for remediation at Shield Park

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:40:02 Z

(City of Galveston (News Flash)) A years-long effort to transform Shield Park into a vibrant neighborhood gathering space reached a major milestone in late June with the award of a $2 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Closings jump 10% in Houston

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:02:44 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Closed home sales increased 9.9% year over year in Houston during the week ended July 6, according to the Weekly Activity Snapshot from the Houston Association of REALTORS® . Buyers purchased 2,185 homes, up from 1,988 during the same week a year...

City of Galveston launches online cemetery records search tool

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:50:23 Z

(City of Galveston (News Flash)) Starting July 10, the public can access cemetery records online as part of an effort to digitize historical records from the City of Galveston's six municipal cemeteries.

The suburban shift: Where Houston’s inventory and demand are actually concentrating in 2026

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:27:18 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) On paper, the Houston housing market has finally settled down. Inventory has leveled off, prices have stopped swinging, and analysts are calling the metro balanced for the first time in years. Agents who work this market daily know better than to...

Crews repairing Seawall Blvd between 16th and 17th streets

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:55:17 Z

(City of Galveston (News Flash)) A block on Seawall Blvd will be closed for a few hours today (Thursday, July 9) to repair a buckle.

Webster Eagle Scout Candidate Builds Lasting Tribute to the American Flag

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:39:44 Z

(Bay Area Entertainer) 🇺🇸🦅 Webster Eagle Scout Candidate Builds Lasting Tribute to the American Flag Local Scout Garrett Sasser Creates Flag Retirement Collection Box for Webster Fire Department as Eagle Scout Service Project WEBSTER, Texas A simple...

Survey Results: What brokerage model do you work under?

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:11:56 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) The post Survey Results: What brokerage model do you work under? appeared first on Houston Agent Magazine .

GLO letter shows Galveston pump station project may lose millions if it's not completed on time

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:21:53 Z

(abc13.com (News)) The Texas General Land Office believes Galveston may not finish a flood mitigation project on time, and in a letter, has asked the city to consider a scaled proposal.

Galveston County officials say domestic violence cases on the rise

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:21:53 Z

(abc13.com (News)) The Galveston County District Attorney's Office says that in late June, they saw three separate domestic violence murders in a week.

Cotality: US home-price growth reverses slow down, picks up steam

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:29:41 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) The pace of home-price growth accelerated in May after slowing for the previous two years as buyer demand is aggressively testing the constraints of elevated mortgage rates , Cotality said in its monthly Home Price Insights report . The median home...

Port of Galveston Opens New Berth with First Cargo Vessel Call

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:05:51 Z

(The Post Newspaper of Galveston County) By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor The Port of Galveston’s new cargo berth officially opened for business July 2 with a Wallenius Wilhelmsen cargo carrier delivering roll-on/roll-off cargo at the West Port Cargo Complex. The...

Schroeder & Co. Real Estate joins SERHANT.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:11:15 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Schroeder Co. Real Estate is now affiliated with SERHANT. following the brokerage’s recent expansion into Texas . Schroeder Co., led by Rylie Schroeder , was previously with eXp Realty for two years. “ Schroeder Co. has spent years building a...

Empire Homes joins builder lineup at Bridgeland

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:54:09 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Howard Hughes Communities, the developer of the Bridgeland master-planned community in Cypress, added Empire Homes to the MPC’s builder lineup. Empire will build a collection in Bridgeland’s Creekland Village , with one- and two-story offerings...

Man Arrested After Stealing Ambulance With Paramedic Inside in Tomball

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:57:40 Z

(Texas Herald News) TOMBALL, Texas — A man has been arrested after authorities say he stole a private ambulance with a paramedic still inside before abandoning the vehicle and attempting to flee on foot. According to Constable Mark Herman s Office, deputies responded...

Preliminary injunction hearing held in Zillow lawsuit against Compass, MRED

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:12:11 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) A preliminary injunction hearing requested by Zillow in May was held July 1-2 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The hearing will determine whether Zillow can continue enforcing its ban on MRED s listing feed while its...

Houston Police Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide at Astrodome Area Hotel

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:55:41 Z

(Texas Herald News) HOUSTON, Texas — Houston police are investigating the deaths of two children and a woman after they were found with gunshot wounds inside a hotel room in what investigators believe was an apparent murder-suicide. According to the Houston Police...

How HAR brings together public policy and political engagement

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:18:57 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) When a city council votes on a housing ordinance, when lawmakers debate property rights legislation, or when local regulation affects how homes are built, bought and sold, most Realtors see the outcome. What they often don t see are the years of work...

Succession does not mean you leave the business

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:00:02 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) For many founders, owners and high-performing leaders, the word “succession” carries an uncomfortable weight. I t sounds final. It sounds like stepping aside. For some, it even feels like losing relevance. So, they avoid it. They delay conversations....

Build your team inside ChatGPT, one role at a time

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:07 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) The most profitable agents this year won’t be the ones who hire the fastest. They’ll be the ones who build their team inside AI. ChatGPT Projects let you create roles as a marketing director, a transaction coordinator or a CEO advisor, each with its...

A Guide to Dream Con

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Z

(Visit Houston TX) Dream Con is back in Houston July 10-12, 2026 , at the George R. Brown Convention Center (1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010), for another unforgettable weekend of all things entertainment! Avenida Houston is now downtown s premier...

A Salute to America: Summer Concert Series Marks 250th Anniversary

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:35:54 Z

(The Post Newspaper of Galveston County) By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Katilyn, along with about 150 others, came out on Thursday to enjoy live open-air music and usher in our nation’s 250 th anniversary. The live show was part of the Summer Concert on the Sidewalk...

Rotary Club of Galveston Island welcomes new president, officers

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:28:27 Z

(The Post Newspaper of Galveston County) GALVESTON, Texas (July 1, 2026) – The Rotary Club of Galveston Island held its annual leadership transition June 30 at The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center, installing a new president and officers who will serve through June 2027. During...

For July 7th- July 11th the pets of the week are Kovu and Romeo

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:13:42 Z

(The Post Newspaper of Galveston County) Say hello to Kovu (A043749)! He is an incredibly affectionate 4 legged shadow who has never met a feeling he didn t want to share. He is a verbal kitty who will gladly meow to tell you all about his day, express his feelings, and keep a steady...

Person killed in crash impacting I-45 SB lanes at 71st Street in Galveston County, police say

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:08:27 Z

(abc13.com (News)) Galveston PD confirmed one person died after saying multiple people were taken to the hospital due to a multi-vehicle crash on I-45 South at 71st Street.

Have tennis outfits always been this outrageous? Kind of

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:28:00 Z

(Houston Style Magazine (Fashion)) From Naomi Osaka’s couture-inspired Wimbledon entrance to Serena Williams’ stylish return, tennis continues to prove why it remains the sport where fashion and athletic excellence have always gone hand in hand.

Conference offers safe space for gay men to unpack the stigmas, challenges of adoption and surrogacy

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:06:00 Z

(Houston Style Magazine (Health)) A married Atlanta couple is sharing their surrogacy journey to help other gay men navigate the path to parenthood while challenging misconceptions and highlighting the importance of support, education and chosen family.

GHF Announces Interim Leadership Appointments

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:58 Z

(Galveston Historical Foundation) G alveston Historical Foundation’s (GHF) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Will Wright as Interim Executive Director. Wright holds a Master of Fine Arts in Communication Design and brings 15 years of experience with GHF, most...

The Antinozzi Group returns to Compass in Greater Houston

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:10:19 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) The Antinozzi Group , led by industry veteran Joe Antinozzi , alongside real estate professional Kristin Weaver, has returned to Compass in Greater Houston. We are thrilled to welcome The Antinozzi Group back to Compass, said Seita Jongebloed,...

MBA: Purchase applications boost mortgage activity

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:28:53 Z

(Houston Agent Magazine) Mortgage applications inched a bit higher in the week ended June 26, driven by a dip in mortgage rates and an increase in purchase applications, which were offset by a slip in refinancings, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. The MBA’s Market...

A 1930’s Kind of Grace

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:23:55 Z

(The Post Newspaper of Galveston County) By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Her voice has grown richer since the first time I heard her sing. She explains it simply as a matter of confidence. “I feel so confident now singing at our historic churches. I used to get nervous,...

41-year-old man arrested after assaulting security officer in Galveston, jail records show

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:21:45 Z

(abc13.com (News)) A suspect has been arrested after assaulting a security officer in Galveston, according to jail records.

Galveston Co. commissioners unanimously vote for new redistricting map

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:29:30 Z

(abc13.com (News)) The map passed after at least 48 speakers addressed it, which impacts residents in Bolivar and Galveston.

UTMB police asking for public's help in finding man accused of assaulting security officer

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:29:30 Z

(abc13.com (News)) The University of Texas Medical Branch is asking for the public's help in searching for a suspect accused of assaulting a security officer in Galveston.

City of Galveston to Host Public Meeting on Major South Shore Drainage Improvement Project

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:48:09 Z

(Bay Area Entertainer) 🌊🏗 City of Galveston to Host Public Meeting on Major South Shore Drainage Improvement Project Residents Invited to Learn More About Flood Reduction Efforts, Street Improvements, and Upcoming Construction Plans GALVESTON, Texas As the...

Galveston to celebrate Independence Day with parade, fireworks

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:10:30 Z

(City of Galveston (News Flash)) We’re ready for another fun and safe Independence Day celebration on Galveston Island! With the beach as the backdrop, there is no better place to celebrate Independence Day and summer with a parade and fireworks show.

Help Restore Galveston Bay: Volunteers Needed for Unique Coastal Conservation Project

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:37:09 Z

(Bay Area Entertainer) 🌱🌊 Help Restore Galveston Bay: Volunteers Needed for Unique Coastal Conservation Project Galveston Bay Foundation Invites Community to Grow Native Trees That Will Help Protect Texas' Coastline GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas If you've been...