How it will work The ring barrier will seal off the most concentrated part of Galveston from bay and ocean water that can push onto shore during a storm. Multiple components will operate in unison ...

As rising sea levels, storm surge and sinking ground increase the threat of flooding on Texas' barrier islands, Galveston's city council approved construction of the first-ever system to suck ...

Galveston Island has an extensive sea wall — but much of the island remains beyond its protections. That hasn’t dissuaded real estate sales or proposed development on its western side. But at ...

The MSC Seascape will sail Western Caribbean itineraries, starting with the inaugural Texas-based voyage on Nov. 9 out of ...

Whether flat ground or steep hills, tragedy is tragedy, and many in the county could empathize with the victims of historic ...

Beach safety is important and can be ensured by swimming near a lifeguard, avoiding rip currents, diving in deeper water, and ...

A TikTok that was posted on July 4 is poking fun at beaches in Galveston again, showing off the brown water and decaying fish.

Health Galveston health officials warn of increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases It's called vibrio and the flesh-eating bacteria is commonly found in the Gulf.

Galveston residents lined up on the beach to see the turtles reunite with the water. “I’m always blown away by the public interest in sea turtles. People really love them,” Gulf Center for ...

Galveston’s Texas-Size Plan to Stop the Next Big Storm In the wake of Hurricane Ike, engineers have been crafting a $34 billion plan to protect the city. Will it work when the next disaster arrives?

Galveston health officials are warning the public about a rise in vibrio cases. It's a flesh-eating bacteria commonly found in the Gulf of Mexico.

Galveston health officials are warning the public about a rise in vibrio cases. It's a flesh-eating bacteria commonly found in the Gulf of Mexico.