Galveston BubbleLife

Body discovered in Galveston's East End by Coast Guard during training exercise, authorities say

Sat, 23 May 2026 23:08:27 Z

(abc13.com (News)) Coast Guard officials said that the body was discovered partially submerged in shallow water in the Big Reef during a training exercise on Saturday morning.

Galveston County Law Enforcement Launches Anti-DUI Campaign

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:27:43 Z

(The Post Newspaper of Galveston County) By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor The message from Galveston County law enforcement on Tuesday was simple: don’t drink and drive. Officers made it clear that drinking alcoholic beverages is not illegal, but driving while intoxicated...

Galveston College honors Outstanding Spring 2026 Dual Credit student, faculty

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:23:30 Z

(The Post Newspaper of Galveston County) GALVESTON, Texas (May 21, 2026) – Galveston College’s Dual Credit program named Jesse Alexander, a 17-year-old home-schooled Dual Credit student, and Peggy O’Neal, a professional nurse aide trainer in GC’s Continuing Education Department, as...

Rep. Weber Announces Major Texas Gulf Coast Funding Wins as FY27 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Advances

Sat, 23 May 2026 06:40:11 Z

(The Post Newspaper of Galveston County) Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) announced more than $120 million in funding victories for Texas’ 14th Congressional District in the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act following...

Fishing Forecast

Sat, 23 May 2026 06:12:06 Z

(The Post Newspaper of Galveston County) 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 upstream,...

Two Arrested in Tomball During Proactive Bank Jugging Operation

Sat, 23 May 2026 03:35:20 Z

(Texas Herald News) TOMBALL, Texas Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff s Office arrested two people Thursday during a coordinated operation targeting bank jugging activity in the Tomball area. Authorities said the operation was conducted alongside the Harris...

AMERICA 250: Historic ship to embark on journey from Galveston to New York

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:18:02 Z

(abc13.com (News)) The 1877 Tall Ship Elissa has not made a major journey in 40 years. That's about to change!

Records reveal how many more parking tickets Galveston has issued with its mail program

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:18:02 Z

(abc13.com (News)) Records reveal Galveston's mail ticket program has issued tens of thousands more violations to beachgoers, and the island is raking in hundreds of thousands more dollars from it.

Harris County Deputies Catch Catalytic Converter Thief in the Act

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:05:13 Z

(Texas Herald News) HARRIS COUNTY, Texas The Harris County Sheriff s Office arrested a 26-year-old man Wednesday evening in connection with a catalytic converter theft investigation in northwest Harris County. According to investigators, deputies with the sheriff’s...

Rosenberg Business Owner Arrested After Hidden Camera Found in Restroom

Thu, 21 May 2026 04:29:28 Z

(Texas Herald News) ROSENBERG, Texas Rosenberg Police Department arrested a Rosenberg business owner Wednesday after investigators allegedly discovered a hidden camera inside a restroom at a commercial property on 1st Street. According to police, officers served an...

Pearland Police Investigating Fatal Fiery Rollover Crash on SH 288 Toll Ramp

Thu, 21 May 2026 04:09:15 Z

(Texas Herald News) PEARLAND, Texas Pearland Police Department is investigating a deadly single-vehicle rollover crash that left one person dead and three others hospitalized early Thursday morning. According to police, officers responded around 1:08 a.m. on May 21 to...

New Galveston college shipfitting program allows students to learn for free and get paid

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:47:35 Z

(abc13.com (News)) If you're looking for a new career building ships, but don't want the student debt that comes with it, there's a new program in Galveston to do something that hasn't been done in decades.

'A nightmare': Passenger describes frantic moments during deadly Galveston officer-involved shooting

Wed, 20 May 2026 03:26:21 Z

(abc13.com (News)) A passenger described the frantic moments that took place during traffic stop that turned deadly involving a Galveston officer.

Body recovered after search for missing 38-year-old kayaker out of Galveston, officials say

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:57:20 Z

(abc13.com (News)) Officials said the body of a missing kayaker was recovered in West Galveston Bay on Monday afternoon.

Man shot and killed by officer during traffic stop in Galveston, police department says

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:57:20 Z

(abc13.com (News)) The Galveston Police Department said the occupant of the vehicle was taken to the hospital, where they later died, after the officer discharged his firearm during the traffic stop.

Fishing Forecast

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:44:19 Z

Galveston County Animal Resource Center

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:28:30 Z

(The Post Newspaper of Galveston County) Two Ways to Transform a Life! At the Galveston County Animal Resource Center (GCARC), we re dedicated to giving every animal a second chance, but we can t do it alone! Heal-A-Heart Fund: Many animals arrive at our shelter with medical needs. Your...

In Our Prayers

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:16:31 Z

(The Post Newspaper of Galveston County) May 5 Arthur Fee Louis Davis Kenneth Crochet, Sr. May 6 Anthony Urbanek Kim DeYoung Roger Blackburn Thomas Gibbons May 7 Carla Young Genevieve Mount Jadiel Rodriguez May 8 Amado Cruz, Jr. Mary Phipps Phyllis Shipman Tracey Lackey May 9 Nancy Hermann...

Houston Police Arrest Man Charged in Killing at Bellaire Boulevard Business

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:12:06 Z

(Texas Herald News) HOUSTON, Texas — A 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the death of a man found inside a business in Houston’s Little Saigon area earlier this month, according to the Houston Police Department. Police...

Getting Back to Her Roots

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:50:46 Z

(The Post Newspaper of Galveston County) By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor Growing up in Galveston’s Silk-Stocking District, Cindy Holmes enjoyed getting up at 5:00 a.m. and taking brisk walks with her siblings down to the seawall, where they would sit on a pier and dangle...

Top lawmakers back lifting camp safety law

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:32:07 Z

(The Post Newspaper of Galveston County) Top Texas legislators are pushing to waive a new state law that requires camps to install broadband fiber optics in order to legally operate this summer, The Dallas Morning News reported. Scores of camps are struggling to meet the deadline. Lt. Gov....