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Galveston residents fume as tourists leave deadly beach traps

Floods · Galveston County

Galveston residents fume as tourists leave deadly beach traps

Coverage: 2 sources

Galveston is the fastest growing cruise port in the country, but the flood of tourists are generating backlash.See the Story

EPA fines 'Restoring Galveston' company for lead-paint violations

EPA · Galveston

EPA fines 'Restoring Galveston' company for lead-paint violations

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement agreement with Save 1900 Realty, the company behind the popular HGTV program “Restoring Galveston,” to resolve alleged violations of rules for dealing with lead paint.See the Story

Houston man charged with murder after eight years

Galveston · Galveston

Houston man charged with murder after eight years

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

John David Carter III was charged with murder after cold case detective Matthew Cypert uncovered new evidence linking him to an attempted robbery that resulted in one of the robbers being shot and killed.See the Story

City of Galveston hires first woman to fill city marshal role

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Heather Morris, whose salary is $140,000, was among six candidates with extensive law enforcement backgrounds competing for the job, the city said.Galveston · Galveston Read Article

‘Charliebird’ First Look: A Children’s Hospital Music Therapist Struggles to Find Hope Through Song in Tribeca Premiere

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

There is a certain ballad that carries over when dealing with a shared trauma: It’s a resonance that only those who are attuned to woe can understand. In the highly-anticipated film “Charliebird,” that song is amplified to a volume that no doubt will be heard by audiences everywhere. “Charliebird” stars Samantha Smart (who also wrote the script) as a music therapist at a children’s hospital. During her shift, she is assigned to work with one pat…League City · League City Read Article

Sandhill Crane Soccer Complex on Galveston's West End to open in fall

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The soon-to-reopen Sandhill Crane Soccer Complex features new restrooms and also will give attendees some shelter from storms and the sun, bleachers at the championship field, a 1.5-mile concrete walking path and a basketball court.Soccer · Galveston Read Article

Some Texas City commissioners want more say on meeting agendas

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Mayor Dedrick Johnson scheduled an April 21 workshop for commissioners to discuss potential changes and updates to the Commission Rules of Procedure, with a vote to finalize guidelines in July.Galveston · Galveston Read Article

Task Force reports finding cache of catalytic converters, auto shop owner claims they're not stolen

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The sheriff's office said the number of catalytic converters found and their placement were suspicious, adding that they weren't in compliance. However, the owner told ABC13 he is collecting receipts to clear up the investigation.Galveston · Galveston Read Article

90 catalytic converters found, believed to be stolen

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

No criminal charges had been filed Thursday, but the case had been referred to the Galveston County District Attorney's Office.Galveston · Galveston Read Article

Kemah city administrator receives national public service award

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Cesar Garcia received the national award for outstanding leadership, integrity and commitment in the field of public service, the city said.Galveston · Galveston Read Article

Galveston police officer ran red light before collision, city says

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Officer Corbin Whipple was on patrol when his SUV was struck by another vehicle at the intersection of 35th Street and Avenue O, the city saidSUV · Galveston Read Article