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Hot Ticket: Beer, boos and ABBA take over Galveston this weekend
Oompah, Galveston!: Break out the lederhosen, grab a stein and get ready for a weekend of German food, music and dancing as the 44th Annual Island Oktoberfest returns to historic
Hot Ticket: Art, athletics and pride take over Galveston
Artfully done: Downtown Galveston will transform into an outdoor art gallery this weekend as the 25th annual ARToberFEST returns to the historic district.
Hot Ticket: Sugar skulls, spooky fun and Greek traditions
Opa! A taste of Greece: Bring your appetite and dancing shoes to downtown Galveston this weekend as the 42nd Annual Galveston Greek Festival serves up two days of authentic Greek
Rotting wood, uneven boards — Galveston business owners say Pier 19 is overdue for a real fix
Galveston's Ball High School holds an incredible Texas sports record
Bar trivia warriors, take note of the purple and gold.
5th cruise terminal negotiations moving full steam ahead
Negotiations for a fifth cruise terminal at Pier 14 are moving forward with the full support of the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees. At its Sept. 22 meeting, the wharves
Working Ports | Episode 5: Charting the Course - Connecting the Port, Business and Opportunity
Galveston's port does more than move ships, cargo and passengers. Its economic impact reaches into businesses, infrastructure, jobs and industries throughout the community.
In Galveston, demand for affordable Cooling is high, but resources are few
Nearly 600 households in Galveston lack any air conditioning, and many others struggle to afford to use it.
Hot Ticket: Shrimp, hobbits and hot rods take over the weekend
Shrimply irresistible: Bring your appetite downtown this weekend as the 17th Annual Galveston Island Shrimp Festival serves up two days of Gulf Coast flavor, gumbo, live music and plenty of
Port of Galveston launches new era for cargo
When people think about the Port of Galveston, cruise ships are probably the first thing that come to mind. And for good reason. Galveston is one of the leading cruise
Hot Ticket: Anchors aweigh for a weekend of island adventures
Anchors aweigh: Galveston will turn back the clock to the days of the Republic of Texas this weekend as Texian Navy Day 2026 celebrates the history and legacy of the
Galveston County to take over health district administration, expects $500K in annual savings
Previously, the Galveston County Health District operated as an independent organization and was funded by Galveston County in addition to other state and federal funds. For decades, the health district had its own administrative staff. County leaders believe putting county staff in those roles would save money.
Galveston County Commissioners Approve County Takeover of Health District Administration
Galveston County will take over accounting, IT, and human resources functions for its health district after a unanimous commissioners' vote.
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Hot Ticket: Science, sounds and Spanish culture take center stage
From Galveston to Málaga: Galveston will celebrate its cultural connection to Spain with art, music and a new tribute to one of the island’s namesakes during Galveston Loves Málaga: International
Hot Ticket: Science, sounds and Spanish culture take center stage
From Galveston to Málaga: Galveston will celebrate its cultural connection to Spain with art, music and a new tribute to one of the island’s namesakes during Galveston Loves Málaga: International
Hot Ticket: From the Big Top to the beach
Double the thrills: Landry’s Select Club members can get twice the amusement for the price of one this weekend during a special promotion at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.
Sea Aggie Researchers Make Evening Fun with Science on the Beach
“The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it’s the one thing all of us share.” – Lady Bird JohnsonOn Galveston Island, beaches rank among the favorite environments to share and study, and, as Texas A&M University at Galveston faculty emphasized last week, are “More Than Just Sand.”A program subtitled “The Secret Life & Value of Sandy Beaches” drew more than 40 people to the Aug. 13 meeting of Surfrider Foundation Galveston, a local chapter of a nonprofit focused on the protection and enjoyment of oceans and beaches.The evening began barefoot with ecology lessons on the sand before moving across Seawall Boulevard for beverages, bites, and more beach talk at an area establishment. Drs. Guilherme Corte and Yasmina Shah Esmaeili show how a mesh bag is used as a sieve to separate organisms from samples of the sand. Credit: TAMUG Divisions of Marketing and CommunicationsNot far from where others were enjoying the attractions at Pleasure Pier, Drs. Guilherme Corte and Yasmina Shah Esmaeili introduced the ecologically curious to species living within the sediments.“When people hear ‘coral reefs,’ they immediately think of fish, live ecosystems, but when they think of sandy beaches, they think party, recreation, vacations – not coastal ecosystems,” said Corte, an assistant professor of marine biology in the College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies at TAMUG.Shah Esmaeili co-founded the Gulf eDNA Network and works with Corte in TAMUG’s Benthic Ecology Lab.“Sandy beaches are indeed great places for leisure and recreation,” Corte said. “Let’s keep enjoying them, because they are awesome. But they are also full of life that we most of the time don’t realize is there.”The married couple soon had the beachcombers measuring the slope with PVC poles, searching for ghost shrimp with a stainless-steel pump, sifting for marine worms and sand fleas, and guessing which species would burrow fastest back into the sand once released.Away from the sand, the focus turned to research from Drs. Ashley Ross ’03, ’10, and Virgie Greb, ’25 and those words from Lady Bird Johnson reminding people that the environment isn’t separate from their daily lives.“It’s about things that we value, mostly our communities, strong local economies, outdoor recreation, cultural connections, and our overall quality of life,” said Greb, a proud BOI – born on the island – Galvestonian, who now works in Austin as a project manager for the Texas General Land Office. “Along our coast, these benefits are deeply interconnected.”Greb and Ross, an associate professor in marine and coastal environmental science with the College of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies, have studied a variety of ways beaches and the sea are important to Galveston and those who live there. Drs. Ashley Ross (left) and Virgie Greb (standing at right) field questions after their presentation. Credit: TAMUG Division of Marketing and CommunicationsIn 2023, using three survey methods – online for Galveston County residents, in-person at beaches, and paper distributed via city water bills – they collected 732 complete responses, 53 percent from residents and 47 percent from visitors.Most were frequent beachgoers who gave the recreation value of Galveston beaches a “B” and rated amenities such as restaurants, lodging, shopping, and beach access highly. Lower rated were water clarity and restroom facilities.“It’s noticeable that primary residents actually rate water quality higher; they’re more tolerant of hard, turbid water,” Ross said, crediting them with better understanding the natural conditions with the Trinity and San Jacinto Rivers bringing sediments and rich nutrients to the area around Galveston.Island residents also were more likely to understand that “clear” isn’t the same as clean beach water and to know that water quality is regularly tested. Clean means absent of disease-causing pathogens.“We need more education and outreach focused on water quality and the benefits of Galveston beaches and shores and water,” Greb said. “And it’s not just for tourism. There are a lot of people who are very lucky to live on an island with beaches and the bay.”
Smithsonian Brings Sandy Beach Scientists to Texas A&M Galveston
Scientists from the U.S. and South America are workshopping at Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) this week to expand sandy beach research and broaden collegiate learning opportunities.The Tides of Opportunity Project, co-led by the Smithsonian’s Marine Global Earth Observatory (MarineGEO) Program, TAMUG, the Smithsonian Marine Station, the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, and the University of Miami, is a collaborative monitoring project with marine science professors and their students.Tuesday, Aug. 18, through Friday, Aug. 21, 15 professors and marine science professionals from the United States, Brazil, Peru, and Urugay will co-design a sandy beaches monitoring protocol and associated course modules and test the protocol in the field.The goal is to incorporate sandy beach monitoring protocols into marine science courses, which college faculty and students can use to achieve learning goals while providing essential data can help researchers diagnose the health of an understudied critical coastal habitat.Dr. Guilherme Corte, an assistant professor of marine biology in the College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies at TAMUG, is a principal investigator for MarineGEO. Texas A&M University at Galveston students and faculty package samples collected on the beach to take to campus for study in the Benthic Ecology Lab. Credit: TAMUG Division of Marketing and Communications“One third of the world’s ice-free coastlines are made of sandy beaches, and they go from pole to pole,” Corte said.However, despite their abundance and place as one of the most accessible coastal ecosystems for college-level education and research, they remain critically understudied.The Tides of Opportunity Project recognized that accessibility makes sandy beaches uniquely suited for engaging professors and students, including those with limited resources.“Any students can do sandy beach research,” Corte said, encouraging instructors to help students take a break from typing questions into artificial intelligence tools and embrace opportunities to do real science. “Providing this hands-on experience is something unique.”Tides of Opportunity Project goals include:Training a cohort of professors from across the Americas in standardized sandy beach monitoring methods; Equipping participating faculty with classroom modules, field tools, and multilingual teaching materials; Expanding MarineGEO with new monitoring sites focused on the implementation of long-term sandy beach monitoring; Strengthening hands-on, college-level learning experiences; And cultivating interest, learning, and efficacy in science among college-level students.By the end of this week, workshop participants plan to have a final version of the protocol and associated course modules that we can share with professors shortly after the workshop ends to then test with their students in courses that take place between September 2026 and February 2027.The scheduleDay 1: Tuesday, Aug. 18Location: Aggie Special Events Center (ASEC), Rooms 102 B and C, Texas A&M University at Galveston 8:30 – 9 a.m. Breakfast9 – 9:30 am Welcome and brief group introductions9:30 – 10 a.m. Introduction to Tides of Opportunity Project, Design Workshop, MarineGEO, and the Connecting Coastlines to Campuses Program (presentation)10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Introduction to workshop participants and project coordination team (presentations by each participant)• Brief lunch break from 12-12:30 p.m.1 – 3 p.m. Discussion about why collaborative science matters (presentation and interactive group discussion)3 – 4:15 p.m. Introduction to sandy beaches (presentation and group discussion)Day 2: Wednesday, Aug.19Location:• Morning sessions: ASEC Rooms 102 B and C, Texas A&M University at Galveston • Afternoon sessions: Corte’s field site (location available upon request)8:30 – 9 a.m. Breakfast9 a.m. – noon Prep for fieldwork (presentation and interactive group discussion)• Finish conversation about importance of studying sandy beaches• Go through sandy beaches monitoring protocol and field sheetsNoon – 12:45 p.m. Lunch12:45 – 1:30 p.m Prep for field (including driving to the field site)1:30 – 5:30 p.m. Fieldwork & bring samples back to TAMUGDay 3: Thursday, Aug. 20Location:• Breakfast: ASEC Rooms 102 B and C, Texas A&M University at Galveston • Fieldwork: Guilherme’s field site (location available upon request)• Lab/afternoon sessions: TAMUG lab (location available upon request) and ASEC Rooms 102 B and C8:30 – 9 a.m . Breakfast9 – 11 a.m. Return to field• Shorter field trip – recovering samples left out overnight11 a.m. – noon Lab work12 – 12:45 p.m. Lunch12:45 – 2:45 p.m. Continue lab work3 – 5 p.m. Discuss with professors the feasibility of implementing protocol in their courses and where might need to make changes (discussion)Day 4: Friday, Aug. 21Location: ASEC Rooms 102 B and C, Texas A&M University at Galveston 8:30 – 9 a.m. Breakfast9 a.m. – noon Group Discussion• How to evaluate student learning and engagement• Course modules• Next steps
Galveston County health officials confirm 14 cyclosporiasis cases, 4 other under investigation
On top of the confirmed cases, health officials added that four other cases are currently under investigation.
Galveston businesses ask for I-45 construction delay
Concerned about the effect on businesses during the final weeks of Galveston’s peak tourism season, the Galveston Restaurant Group has asked the Texas Department of Transportation to delay Phase 2,
SFA continues dolphin health research through leadership role in PHASM drone development project
NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University continues its leadership role in drone-based dolphin health research using the Passive Health Assessment in Sea Mammals, or PHASM, platform in Galveston.
A break-in created a new slogan for a Galveston bagel business owner to cover damage costs
A bagel store owner in Galveston is turning a burglary into a slogan and using the words to help cover the costs of damages.
Hot ticket: Fireworks, drones and patriotic celebrations
Fireworks will light up the skies from Galveston Bay to the Gulf this weekend as communities across Galveston County celebrate America’s 250th birthday with parades, concerts, drone shows and patriotic
Learn Science with Dr. V: Does your weight change with location?
How much do you weigh in Ruidoso? Do you think you would weigh the same in places like Corpus Christi or Galveston, which are at sea level?
Attorney general race: Johnson and Middleton offer competing visions
Democratic Sen. Nathan Johnson of Dallas says he wants to depoliticize the attorney general’s office. Republican Sen. Mayes Middleton of Galveston says he wants to use it to fight the left.
State titles, deep runs highlight year in local prep sports
Another Galveston County high school sports year is in the books, and local teams and athletes earned their place among the state’s best from start to finish. Here’s a look
Today on Texas Standard: Scientists identify jellyfish species previously unknown to science
If you think one jellyfish looks like another, marine biologists at Texas A&M University Galveston would disagree. Researchers have identified a jellyfish species previously unknown to science.
Sweet business opportunity awaits area youngsters
Young entrepreneurs got a jump-start on the approaching Galveston County Lemonade Day on Saturday in Galveston.
Watch: Provost Dittmar, Project Metis leaders outline vision for brain health, brain economy
Four months after its launch, Project Metis is building momentum — with a new website and video offering a deeper look at the initiative’s vision to position the Houston-Galveston region as a global leader in brain health and the emerging brain economy.
Dallas State Senator Nathan Johnson talks about his run for Texas Attorney General
Texas Senator Nathan Johnson, D – Dallas, is running against former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski in the May 26th primary runoff election after neither candidate received fifty percent of the vote. The winner will take on whoever wins the Republican nominee in November; either Texas State Senator Mayes Middleton, R – Galveston, or Congressman Chip Roy, R – Austin.
Spring Break business starts slow on Galveston’s Strand after overnight flooding
Spring Break is getting underway on Galveston Island, but some businesses along The Strand say rough weather overnight slowed what is usually the start of a busy week.
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KHOU 11 (Houston) is your source for breaking news, Texas weather, traffic, and live coverage in Houston and across Southeast Texas. Get the latest updates from the KHOU team — from major local headlines and investigations to severe weather, community stories, and the moments everyone’s talking about. Watch live newscasts, stream breaking coverage, and catch up on the top stories shaping Houston, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Galveston, and surrounding communities. Subscribe for: • Houston breaking news + live updates • Texas weather forecasts, storms, and severe weather alerts • Investigations and accountability reporting • Community stories across Southeast Texas • Major events, sports, and local explainers KHOU — Houston news and weather, live and on demand. 🔗 More: https://www.khou.com