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Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau

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Galveston County commissioners approve new precinct map despite criticism from residents

The decision comes as the county continues to defend itself against claims that its previous precinct map weakened the voting power of Black and Hispanic voters.

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Jun 29, 2026 · government

Galveston leaders narrowly advance controversial Discovery Sands development by approving zoning exemptions

The planned development would span 170 acres on the west end of Galveston Island with hundreds of housing units, a lagoon pool and lazy river.

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Jun 26, 2026 · parks

More than $721K seized from city of Hitchcock’s general fund as part of illegal gambling probe

The seizure by the Galveston County Sheriff's Office comes a few months after officials alleged that city money was tied to illegal gambling in Hitchcock. The money seized Wednesday makes up about 9%

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

What life is like on the historic Elissa ship during its voyage from Galveston to New York

The 1877 Elissa set sail from the Port of Galveston on June 8. It's traveling to New York City for the Fourth of July as part of Sail250, a global gathering of tall ships and military ships to celebra

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Jun 24, 2026 · local

New drone method could boost oyster restoration along Texas Coast

According to experts, the entire Texas coast has seen a decline in oyster populations due to the environment, harvesting or man-made diversions such as damming up rivers, which can be deadly for oyste

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Jun 23, 2026 · local

‘Still standing today’: Galveston’s Reedy Chapel keeps 161-year tradition alive on Juneteenth

The historic church is one of the places where enslaved Texans learned they had been freed on June 19, 1865.

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Jun 19, 2026 · local

Salt from Tropical Storm Arthur triggers power problems for thousands in Galveston

City of Galveston officials said the outages happened after CenterPoint equipment was impacted by salt from Tropical Storm Arthur. Officials said crews might need to turn off power to upgrade or repai

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Jun 18, 2026 · local

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