Galveston

Drivers heading to Galveston will encounter lane closures and detours on I-45 starting August 7, part of a two-year project to widen the highway to eight lanes. The closures are between FM 519 and Tiki Drive, with a reroute near Texas City.

Tropical Storm Bertha made a second landfall near the Texas-Louisiana state line, causing heavy surf, flooding, and disrupting a SpaceX Starship launch. The storm weakened overnight, with no deaths or significant damage reported so far.

Tropical Storm Bertha made a second landfall near the Texas-Louisiana state line with 45 mph winds, causing coastal flooding and minor damage but no reported deaths or major destruction. The storm triggered a tropical storm warning along the Gulf Coast and was expected to weaken rapidly as it moved inland.

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall for a second time near the Louisiana-Texas border, bringing heavy rains to parts of the Texas coast. The storm, with sustained winds of 45 mph, moved westward at 10 mph, impacting areas including Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Galveston, Texas. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the Gulf Coast from Morgan City, Louisiana, to Sargent, Texas.

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving toward Texas after grazing Louisiana's coast, with sustained winds of 45 mph and expected to weaken after landfall. No deaths or significant damage have been reported, but warnings remain for storm surge and flash flooding. Bertha is the second tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, following Tropical Storm Arthur.

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving toward Texas after brushing Louisiana's coast, causing heavy surf and minor flooding but keeping the worst rains offshore. The storm, with sustained winds of 45 mph, is expected to make landfall in Texas, triggering storm surge warnings and isolated flash flooding in coastal areas.

A new CDC study is centered on Galveston to investigate the resurgence of flea-borne typhus. Infected fleas are carried by animals like rats, opossums, cats, and dogs, with stray and domestic cats identified as potential carriers, prompting recommendations for pet flea prevention.

Tropical Storm Bertha crossed southern Louisiana with 45 mph winds, causing minor coastal flooding and light rainfall. It is expected to make a second landfall near or south of Galveston, Texas, by Thursday evening as a low-grade storm with localized heavy rainfall threats in South Texas.

An LNG company is progressing toward constructing a small-scale LNG plant on Galveston’s Pelican Island to fuel cruise ships and other vessels.

CenterPoint is working to enhance coastal resilience following a tropical storm that caused widespread power outages in Galveston. The company is utilizing weather stations across the island to assess and improve the resilience of its equipment.

Galveston leaders approved zoning exemptions for the Discovery Sands development, a 170-acre project on Galveston Island featuring hundreds of housing units, a lagoon pool, and a lazy river. The approval was narrow and the project is described as controversial.

Galveston leaders approved zoning exemptions for the controversial Discovery Sands development, which would cover 170 acres on the west end of Galveston Island. The project includes hundreds of housing units, a lagoon pool, and a lazy river.

Two former Galveston correctional officers, Kenneth McDaniel Jr. and Kamron Kirk, were arrested and charged with alleged sexual misconduct after two female inmates accused them of sexual assault in March.

Louisiana is preparing for additional heavy rainfall as flash flood watches affect millions across the South. In Galveston, Texas, Raymond Neal and his grandson Lincoln Corbett navigated tidal flooding.

Power outages in Galveston occurred after CenterPoint equipment was damaged by salt from Tropical Storm Arthur. Officials indicated that crews may need to cut power for repairs, with customers receiving prior notice.

A heat advisory is in effect for Houston and Galveston from 11 a.m. Thursday to 10 p.m. Friday, with heat indices reaching 107-114°F (41-46°C). The advisory follows the passage of a tropical storm.

A tropical storm watch was issued for Galveston as a tropical disturbance moving northeast along the Texas coast has a 70% chance of forming into a cyclone, according to the National Hurricane Center. Officials warned of potential flooding risks.

Galveston runoff elections were decided, allowing a City Council hearing on the Discovery Sands development to proceed. The hearing was delayed until late June following resident concerns about the council addressing the issue before the runoff elections concluded.

Eight passengers were rescued on Thursday after a roller coaster malfunctioned at Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas, leaving riders stranded 100 feet in the air for hours.

Eight students were rescued unharmed after being stuck at the top of the Iron Shark rollercoaster for almost four hours at Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas. The malfunction caused the ride to stall at the peak of a nearly vertical drop, but no injuries were reported.

State Sen. Mayes Middleton defeated Chip Roy to secure the Republican nomination for Texas attorney general. The victory was highlighted by a debate hosted by the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) in Dallas on February 17, 2026.

State Sen. Mayes Middleton, a GOP megadonor from Galveston, has emerged as a front-runner for attorney general following his significant financial contributions to Republican causes. Middleton's substantial fundraising and political backing have positioned him prominently in the race for the position. He recently participated in a debate hosted by the Republican Attorneys General Association in Dallas.