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The conditions of those hurt remain unknown, according to responding authorities.

It's been five years since the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School. Dmitrios Pagourtzis, the man charged with capital murder in the case, has yet to stand trial. He’s been in a state-run mental health institution most of that time, ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial. His case...

GALVESTON, Texas — The next time you’re walking on the sand in Galveston, remember to keep your eyes open wide because you never know what you’re going to find. Christopher Davis has been combing the beaches of Galveston for years. "Mainly sea beans, old bones, unfortunately, old...

GALVESTON, Texas – Crews in Galveston County are keeping a close eye on an enormous mat of seaweed floating out at sea. Parts of the blob, called sargassum, span thousands of miles. While most are headed to Florida and the Caribbean, it could also affect our beaches. Sargassum is...

Pearland, Texas has six events taking place this weekend. On Friday, there's a 70's Night at Scotty's Saloon and Concerts in the Park at Independence Park. On Saturday, there's free live country music and dancing at the Earl Sanders Jr. Band, as well as a Saturday Brunch at Scotty's with a crawfish boil.

GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas — If you've recently moved to the Texas coast, it's time to get ready for hurricane season. Even if you're a veteran Gulf Coast resident from another state with hurricane experience, Southeast Texas offers unique challenges when it comes to dealing with storms. Galveston County Judge...

As mental health crises continue rising, League City and Galveston County are rolling out new strategies to serve their communities better. (Courtesy Pexels) The League City Police Department is preparing to roll out a new program for better responding to mental health crises in the community. In April, League City...

Baby giraffe 'Delilah' makes remarkable recovery after having medical complications from premature birth. She is now open to the public at Bayou Wildlife Zoo and is ready to meet everyone!

League City in Texas is hosting several upcoming events, including two Nature with Kristine events on 10 June, featuring nature arts and crafts for all ages. National Trails Day will be held on 17 June at Rustic Oaks Park, with crafts, mini golf, sno-cones and other activities.

League City employees will be delivering information on flood insurance to around 4,000 homes in an AE flood zone, which has a 1% annual chance of flooding. Homeowners with federally regulated mortgages are required to purchase flood insurance.

Starbucks is opening its eighth location in Pearland, Texas, with construction beginning on August 28, 2023, and completion slated for November 15, 2023. The new store will be located at 9829 Broadway St. and will include interior partitions, finishes, equipment, lighting, HVAC, and drive-thru equipment. The estimated cost of the project is $400,000.

PEARLAND, Texas - The roadway has reopened after a deadly crash involving a pedestrian on SH 288 in Pearland. The crash occurred shortly after 4 a.m. Wednesday in the southbound mainlanes of SH 288 near Beltway 8. All of the southbound mainlanes of SH 288 were shut down, and traffic...

GALVESTON, Texas – The City of Galveston will unveil a new welcome sign that will recognize its place as the birthplace of Juneteenth. The city will host a ceremony unveiling the sign, which will say “Welcome to Galveston – Birthplace of Juneteenth,” on Friday, June 16 at 10 a.m. in City Hall Plaza, located at 823 25th St.

Santa Fe’s Little League 8U All-Star team earned a 16-0 win over Dickinson on Sunday, advancing them into a showdown against Bayside, which was played in League City on Tuesday night. Brandon C. Williams, The Post Newspaper's editor, has been a presence in Galveston County for much of his...

A collaborative effort is getting underway on Galveston Island. For the first time ever, there will be an underwater cleanup event to help marine life.

Dr. Samuel Mathis, assistant professor of Family Medicine at UTMB Health, discussed a possible resurgence of mpox this summer and the effectiveness rates of the mpox vaccine. He also talked about how to tell the difference between cold, flu, and COVID-19, the record low hospitalization rates for COVID and if people should get COVID boosters in coming months.

Scott Tafuri, Galveston County’s Emergency Management Coordinator, lists off the storms that were near misses and those that have smacked Galveston County coast since he was appointed as Emergency Management Coordinator. He also managed COVID-19 and the 2021 winter freeze. He came to Galveston County as a lieutenant in...

Storefront of Dick's House of Sport before its grand opening in Rochester, New York. (Courtesy Dick's Sporting Goods) Dick’s House of Sport, a brand of Dick's Sporting Goods, is opening a location at Baybrook Mall, 500 Baybrook Mall Drive, Friendswood. The company’s press team confirmed the facility will open later this year.

HOUSTON (CW39) — An initiative is once again in place to help Veterans who may need legal assistance or advice. With more than 1.5 million veterans in Texas, the Texas Access to Justice Commission wants to again provide civil legal assistance to Veterans. On Saturday, June 10, 2 locations...

The Public Works Department in League City is responsible for maintaining and improving infrastructure across the city, including roadways, storm drains, sewers, and water production.