Hurricane Harvey
Harvey Hits Corpus Christie Hard, Rain Freezes Traffic Near Galveston
Posted on · The storm made landfall Friday night as a Category 4 with 130 mph (209 kph) winds.
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Hurricane Harvey
Evacuations Are In Place But Some Do Not Want To Leave
Posted on · Seabrook is in a voluntary evacuation area but that doesn't mean everyone will be leaving.
Hurricane Harvey
Galveston Already Feeling Harvey
Posted on · While those more inland are still waiting for the worst, Galveston begins to feel the effects of Hurricane Harvey.
Hurricane Harvey
With Memories Of Allison, Houstonians Realize Harvey Is “No Joke”
Posted on · With Harvey making a fast approach, those in the hurricane's path express fears and concerns regarding the destructive weather.
Hurricane Harvey
UPDATE: Harvey Is Now a Hurricane, Texas Coast Evacuates, More Universities And Houston Zoo Close
Posted on · Several school districts in the Houston Metropolitan area have canceled classes.
News
Warning For Rip Tides At Galveston Island Beach
Posted on · If you are celebrating Fourth of July on the beach, be aware of the flag system. Click below for Texasbeachwatch.com's latest reports.
Houston Matters
Property Brothers Jonathan & Drew Scott Discuss Their Careers and DIY Home Improvements Gone Wrong
Posted on · (Above: Jonathan and Drew Scott, otherwise known on the HGTV network as “Property Brothers.” Photo: Michael Hagerty, Houston Public Media) Twins Jonathan and Drew Scott, otherwise known on the HGTV network as Property Brothers, have numerous spin-off shows, including one called Brother vs. Brother, the latest season of which takes place entirely in Galveston. In […]
News
Houston Has Received Minimal Impact, But Tropical Storm Cindy Continues To Move East
Posted on · Tropical Storm Cindy continues to move east. Houston remains largely untouched, but other gulf coast areas like Galveston and Louisiana are receiving a harsher impact.
Transportation
UPDATE: TxDOT Changes Plans For Weekend Construction On I-45 Gulf Freeway
Posted on · If you’re planning a trip down to Galveston this weekend, be prepared for some slowdowns on the way home. There’s more construction as part of the ongoing widening project.
Houston Matters
A Tour of the Renovated Aquarium at Moody Gardens
Posted on · (Above: A family enjoys the swim-over tunnel inside the newly renovated aquarium at Moody Gardens in Galveston. Photo Courtesy: Moody Gardens) The aquarium at Moody Gardens in Galveston recently (May 27, 2017) opened the doors on its $37 million, multi-year renovation. Michael Hagerty recently toured the new exhibits and tells us that visitors will see […]
Transportation
Construction Moves Further South On The Gulf Freeway
Posted on · Folks headed to Galveston will notice a lot of work on I-45 this summer. TxDOT is starting the next phase of its widening project but officials hope drivers won’t be too inconvenienced.
Energy & Environment
Galveston Finishes Multi-Million Dollar Beach Renovation
Posted on · It's not just about making the beach prettier; it's about making the coast stronger.
Weather
Study Expects “Exceptionally Fast” Increases In Flooding Risk On Texas Coast
Posted on · One researcher says Galveston is "definitely going to be hit hard."
News
Galveston Voters To Decide On Bond Issue For Road And Drainage Improvements
Posted on · Officials say they can't delay streets projects any longer. Galveston voters are being asked to pay more in property taxes to fund that work.
Houston Matters
Investigators Think They Know Who Killed Eleven Girls Around Galveston in the 1970s
Posted on · In the 1970s, in and around Galveston, teenage girls started going missing – sometimes in pairs. Many of their bodies would turn up in swamps, marshes and bodies of water in places like Clear Lake and Texas City. Those murders — along with a cluster of others over the years along Interstate 45 between Houston […]