Galveston has all sorts of summer events and activities competing for people's time and money, but one of the newest—and hottest—happened almost by accident. It also doesn't cost a dime. Over the past ...

A child plays on a Galveston beach on March 17, 2026. Officials in Galveston are gearing up for the Fourth of July weekend and asking visitors to prepare, too. As hundreds of thousands of visitors ...

GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A new redistricting map has been approved after Galveston County commissioners voted unanimously on Monday. Normally, commissioners create new precinct maps every ...

Dozens rallied at Galveston City Hall over the May 18 police shooting death of Randy Martin, 47. An officer is on modified duty pending investigation. Warning signs emerge from must-win MAGA senator’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sharks in the Florida Keys, like this one photographed in 2005, are not exactly camera-shy. (Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images) The ...

MSC Cruises has launched its first sailings from Galveston, Texas, making it the line's newest U.S. homeport. Galveston is a rapidly growing cruise port, with passenger numbers expected to reach 3.9 ...

The Port of Galveston, which is preparing for its continued strong growth in the cruise segment, marked the opening of its fourth cruise terminal with the arrival of the MSC Seascape cruise ship. The ...

GALVESTON, Texas — It's a beautiful sight: clear water in Galveston. Video from KHOU 11 meteorologist Chris Ramirez showed clear waves, allowing beachgoers to see the sand and marine life. Normally, ...

10-Year-Old First-Time Surfer Jasper Wins Tito’s Spirit Award at Ohana Surf Dog Competition Benefiting Galveston Island Humane Society (Tito’s Handmade Vodka 2025) Galveston, TX – It was paws, waves, ...

Galveston – Surfboards, sun, and four-legged athletes will take over the beach this weekend as the 12th Annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition returns to Galveston Island. The event, hosted by the ...

"That's kind of the purpose of the space, is to break that myth and let people know that there is this really rich history," Texas Surf Museum assistant manager Missouri Wilkinson told Chron one ...