Texas is a state built on independence, industry, and expansion. It was its own republic before joining the U.S. in 1845 and ...

An audit revealed possible theft and questionable spending at an organization overseeing almost $50 million, two councilmen ...

Walking the streets of the Old World, you might find that the oldest and most venerable (and ornate) structures are its towering, sheltering cathedrals and sister churches.

Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen said at a town hall meeting Wednesday his department is not interested in doing ...

When it opens for its 343rd season in early April, the Oxford Bellevue Ferry will have a new captain at the helm. Jim Andrews ...

For Black History Month, we've got a local story highlighting lifeguards being honored in Galveston. The Texas Historical ...

Grammy Awards brought together the biggest names in music, with Beyoncé winning her first ever album of the year award and Kendrick Lamar sweeping his categories. Here's the list of winners.

LAS PIÑAS City, Philippines – Family rights advocate Camille Villar has reaffirmed her commitment to policies that protect both Filipino families and the environment, highlighting the need for ...

In 1960, for instance, the bottom 50% of families owned about 10% of the state’s total wealth, while the richest 1% had about 17%, according to data collected by Geowealth US. But by 2010 ...

They are converting an old filling station on the island to Local Dogs, a hot dog stand with light bites, snow cones and more in a family friendly atmosphere. Dennis Byrd, Galveston local and ...

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“This transformation is a testament to our dedication to providing an unparalleled guest experience,” said Jeremy Bukac, General Manager of Hilton Galveston Island Resort in a news release.