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Stretch of Texas highway site of multiple fatal crashes over weekend

The early November event saw plenty of vehicular traffic.

Galveston, TX · 1d
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Galveston police seek suspect in early morning shooting on Avenue M

GALVESTON – The Galveston Police Department is seeking a suspect in a shooting early Saturday that left a woman with a gunshot wound to the arm, the department said. According to police, officers responded at about 2:53 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, to a residence in the 3200 block of Avenue M after a report of a woman shot. Officers secured the scene and located the victim, police said. The department said the suspect fled on an electric bicycle.

Galveston, TX · 2d
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Tyler man arrested in connection with cruise ship homicide

GALVESTON, Texas (KLTV) - A Tyler man has been arrested in connection with a suspected homicide aboard a cruise ship that departed from Galveston. Jason Leon Watford, 48, is on a federal hold in the Galveston County Jail. Fox 26 in Houston confirmed Watford’s arrest. The FBI did not...

Tyler, TX · 10h
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Lone Star Rally Crackdown: 200+ Arrests in Galveston

As the Lone Star Rally wraps up, over 200 arrests have been made in a crackdown on crime in Galveston. Police teams worked to ensure safety, preventing trouble while allowing visitors to enjoy the festivities.

Galveston, TX · 1d
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Jason Leon Watford arrives at Galveston County Jail

Jason Leon Watford arrives at Galveston County Jail on an FBI Hold by Port Police for an onview murder investigation.

Galveston County, TX · 11h

Beaumont Enterprise

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High school football playoff seeding set in Southeast Texas

Is your favorite high school football team heading to the playoffs? See all the first-round matchups for local teams in Southeast Texas.

La Porte, TX · 2d

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Friendswood Hunts for Cash After Clear Creek Study Finds 9 Shipwrecks, Millions of Cubic Yards of Muck

Friendswood officials are scrambling to find new money for flood-control projects after a key regional partner pulled its financial backing, even as a Texas A&M study revealed the stunning scale of debris clogging Clear Creek — including nine shipwrecks, nearly 500 tires, and a car. The city is identifying ways to fund ongoing projects meant to mitigate flooding and debris in its waterways, a challenge city leaders say will require help well beyond Friendswood's own borders.

Friendswood, TX · 2d

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Harris County sheriff’s deputy arrested during Lone Star Rally in Galveston County, officials say

GALVESTON, Texas – A Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Friday night during the Lone Star Rally, according to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office. The deputy, identified as Cedric Walter, was arrested Nov. 6 and faces three charges, officials confirmed. Walter was charged with:. Evading arrest...

Galveston County, TX · 2d

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Drop Everything And Drive To This Legendary Seafood Restaurant That All Of Texas Loves

There’s a restaurant in a tiny fishing town along Galveston Bay that has somehow become a household name across an entire state, and it did it without a single billboard. Gilhooley’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar in San Leon, Texas built its reputation the old fashioned way, one incredible oyster at a time, and now people drive from every corner of Texas just to pull up a chair.

San Leon, TX · 1d

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Galveston police execute 21 warrants in illegal gambling investigation, seize more than $2M

Before the lunch rush on the seawall, Galveston police were already moving with a thick set of court papers and a purpose that had little to do with tourists looking for a lucky afternoon. Investigators executed 21 warrants in an illegal gambling inquiry and took more than $2 million in currency. The episode, now discussed as the Galveston gambling seizure, landed in a city that sells leisure as openly as shrimp and sunset views. Vacationers still wanted a table and a drink. Officers wanted rooms where chance had been turned into an unlicensed business, and they wanted the cash that business was said to produce.

Galveston, TX · 2d

The Money Overview

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Wellcare Medicare Advantage members lose UTMB Health in network Jan. 1, 2027, and open enrollment for choosing a plan that includes it ends Dec. 7

UTMB Health in Galveston leaves the Wellcare Medicare Advantage network on Jan. 1, 2027, for members who get care there, and open enrollment for choosing a plan that includes it ends Dec. 7. UTMB says Wellcare “has made the decision to remove UTMB Health providers and hospitals” from its Medicare Advantage network effective that date. […] The post Wellcare Medicare Advantage members lose UTMB Health in network Jan. 1, 2027, and open enrollment for choosing a plan that includes it ends Dec. 7 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Galveston, TX · 1d

ABC13 Houston

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1 killed, 3 hospitalized after motorcycle crash in Port Bolivar, Galveston County Sheriff's Office says

Authorities have identified the victims of a deadly crash involving four motorcyclists in Port Bolivar on Friday morning. According to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened near the intersection of SH-87 and State Highway Loop 108 West. Officials said that one of the motorcyclists, 25-year-old Michael Johnson, was pronounced dead at the scene following the crash. GCSO said a 71-year-old woman and a 74-year-old man had to be flown to UTMB Galveston for their injuries. Another 25-year-old man was also flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital, authorities said. Officials said that all three are expected to be OK. Investigators said that based on video footage and initial information, Johnson was at fault in the incident. GCSO said it does not expect any criminal charges at this time. GCSO said the crash remains under investigation.

Galveston County, TX · 1d

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Pedestrian killed in crash on Highway 87 in Crystal Beach

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a person was killed Saturday evening after being hit by a vehicle on State Highway 87 in Crystal Beach. Deputies got to the scene around around 5 p.m. Both directions of Highway 87 are closed between Gulf Shores Drive and Alberdie Drive,

Galveston County, TX · 2d

Bay Area Entertainer

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PLAYOFF FEVER HITS THE TEXAS GULF COAST! HOMETOWN FOOTBALL TEAMS READY FOR WIN-OR-GO-HOME SHOWDOWNS!

🏈🔥 PLAYOFF FEVER HITS THE TEXAS GULF COAST! HOMETOWN FOOTBALL TEAMS READY FOR WIN-OR-GO-HOME SHOWDOWNS!Texas City, Dickinson, La Marque, Hitchcock, Friendswood, Angleton and more take center stage as the 2026 Texas high school football playoffs begin!By Bay Area Entertainer Sports | November 9, 2026​TEXAS GULF COAST — The regular season is in the books, the playoff brackets are set, and the excitement surrounding high school football across Galveston and B [...]

Texas City, TX · 10h

Bay Area Entertainer

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BUMP! SET! SPIKE! THE ROAD TO STATE GETS INTENSE! TEXAS GULF COAST VOLLEYBALL TEAMS BATTLE THROUGH AN EMOTIONAL PLAYOFF WEEK!

🏐🔥 BUMP! SET! SPIKE! THE ROAD TO STATE GETS INTENSE! TEXAS GULF COAST VOLLEYBALL TEAMS BATTLE THROUGH AN EMOTIONAL PLAYOFF WEEK!​Clear Springs Advances, Dawson Ends Dickinson's Season, Clear Lake Survives a Five-Set Thriller, and Galveston Ball's Playoff Journey Comes to an End!By Bay Area Entertainer Sports | Saturday, November 7, 2026GALVESTON & BRAZORIA COUNTIES, TEXAS — The road to a Texas high school volleyball state championship is getting shorte [...]

Spring, TX · 2d

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LA MARQUE'S BIG BLUE COUGAR BAND TAKES THE CROWN! FIRST PLACE AND GRAND CHAMPION AT SUPREME BATTLE OF THE BANDS!

🥇🏆 LA MARQUE'S BIG BLUE COUGAR BAND TAKES THE CROWN! FIRST PLACE AND GRAND CHAMPION AT SUPREME BATTLE OF THE BANDS!From La Marque to DeSoto, Texas, the Cougars brought the sound, the energy, and the championship performance!​By Bay Area Entertainer | November 9, 2026LA MARQUE, TEXAS — Somebody turn up the volume, because the Big Blue Cougar Band just gave the entire La Marque community another reason to celebrate! 💙🎶🏆The t [...]

La Marque, TX · 10h

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Randle Remains Undefeated, Knocks Down Friendswood, 31-14

As the 2026 football season comes to a close, one team ended things on an incredibly high note, while the other side has some rebuilding to do before the postseason. The Randle Lions tore apart the Friendswood Mustangs with their lethal rushing attack, coming away with a 31-14 victory. Randle...

Friendswood, TX · 2d

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Pearland Council Revisits 296-Unit Project After Killing Similar Plan in January

N. Magnolia Pkwy & W. Manvel Rd. — Approximate Site of Proposed 296-Unit Project. Pearland City Council is set to vote Monday on a first reading to rezone land north of Magnolia Parkway and west of Manvel Road for a new 296-unit multifamily development, just months after rejecting a similar 315-unit proposal on the same stretch. The vote is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 3519 Liberty Drive.

Pearland, TX · 2d

Gadget Review

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Two Cities Just Rejected Flock’s Surveillance Cameras. Is This the Start of Something Bigger?

Flock camera bans in York and League City show surveillance can become an electoral issue, but data access and private cameras remain unresolved.

League City, TX · 13h

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Clear Creek ISD teacher named Texas elementary physical education teacher of the year

LEAGUE CITY – Clear Creek Independent School District said Susan Rizzo has been selected as the 2026 Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (TAHPERD). According to the district, the award is part of TAHPERD’s annual program recognizing...

League City, TX · 1d