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There was a fatal shooting at this year’s ‘Jeep Week’ event on Texas Gulf Coast. Here’s what to know
A popular event drew tens of thousands of visitors over the weekend to Texas Gulf Coast beaches, where a fatal shooting erupted and nearly 300 people were arrested, authorities said Monday. Three separate shootings were reported Saturday on the Bolivar Peninsula during the annual “Jeep Week” event, including one that...
Man aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ship near Galveston medevaced by Coast Guard
HOUSTON, Texas — The Coast Guard medavaced an 85-year-old man from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship on Sunday night. The ship was 24 miles off Galveston, Texas when the Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders were requested at 6:30 p.m. Crew members on the Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas...
Best Restaurants in Galveston – Top 40 Places to Eat Seafood, Mexican Dishes, and More!
Set sail for a flavor odyssey on Galveston Island, Texas, where the salty breeze mingles with the aroma of culinary delights. Craving a classic American experience? Huli Huli Hut’s lively atmosphere and beach vibes are perfect for a casual meal, with live music on weekends to complete the island experience.
Barge crash's marine life impacts being monitored as Pelican Island bridge reopens
As life on Galveston's Pelican Island seemingly returns to normal, Eyewitness News is learning about the marine life impacts due to the thousands of gallons of oil that leaked from the barge crash.
Santa Fe High School memorial approved after six years
HOUSTON - After six years, a memorial will be built at Santa Fe High School to honor the 10 people killed on the campus on May 18, 2018. The agreement between the Santa Fe 10 Foundation and the school district was announced on Saturday ahead of the annual Run In Remembrance 5K run that raises funds for the memorial. Despite initial resistance from the school board, a definitive location has now been secured to honor the victims.
Pelican Island Causeway Bridge reopening after Wednesday's barge strike
GALVESTON, Texas — The Pelican Island Causeway bridge is set to reopen, five days after it was shut down because of a barge strike. In a post to X Saturday evening, the Galveston County Office of Emergency Management said the bridge will reopen no later than 9 p.m. to pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
Unhealthy air quality levels expected across southeast Texas
HOUSTON — With abundant sunshine and warm and humid temperatures, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone Action Day for Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas for Sunday. The atmosphere will be favorable for producing unhealthy levels of ozone pollution. People with respiratory health issues should limit...
Six years after mass shooting, wounded Santa Fe ISD police officer still fighting for benefits
Former Santa Fe ISD police officer John Barnes was critically wounded during the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School on May 18, 2018. Barnes was the first officer to confront the gunman and was hit with a blast from a shotgun, which shredded an artery in his arm. Barnes...
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