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Jimmy Buffett's cruise line in talks for a new homeport

Margaritaville at Sea would need to add a third ship to its fleet to expand into a a port that's looking to add a second cruise line.

The Street

How Texas Jails Built Migrant Incarceration

Following a 1925 investigation, immigrant detention in the Galveston County Jail was declared “a crime against humanity.”

Texas Observer

Galveston man drops wrongful death claims against women who allegedly helped his ex-wife get an abortion

Marcus Silva and the women agreed to drop lawsuits against each other just days before they were set to go to trial.

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Texas Sues TikTok Over Illegal Sharing Of Minors' Personal Data

The lawsuit, filed in Galveston County, is seeking civil penalties of up to $10,000 for each violation and injunction against further breach

International Business Times

Fourteen years after BP oil spill, Galveston scientists are striving to save the Gulf’s deep-sea coral

The massive 2010 oil spill damaged or killed coral in the Gulf of Mexico. Now some of the $20 billion settlement is helping researchers learn how to help the coral recover.

The Texas Tribune

Carnival, Holland America, MSC share dining and itinerary news

This week in cruise news: Cruise lines reveal new dining venues and holiday menus, plus expanded sailing schedules.

The Street

Texas executes Brazoria County man for stomping death of infant son

Travis James Mullis was sentenced to death in 2011 for killing his 3-month-old son in Galveston. He was the fourth person executed in Texas this year.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas School Shooting Lawsuit Goes To Jury Trial

Civil trial in Galveston, Texas involving lawsuit against parents of school shooter for negligence. Seeking financial liability for damages caused by the 2...

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Galveston Residents Struggle To Recover After Hurricane Beryl

Galveston, Texas, is recovering from Hurricane Beryl with community resilience and support after significant damage to its tourism-based economy.

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In beachy Galveston, locals buckle down without power after Beryl's blow during peak tourist season

Electricity will likely be out another week for hundreds of thousands of people in the Houston after Hurricane Beryl tore down trees and power lines

The Independent UK

Galveston, Texas Faces Up To Two Weeks Without Power

Galveston residents prepare for up to two weeks without power post-Tropical Storm Beryl, with CenterPoint Energy working to restore electricity amid challe...

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Hurricane Beryl Brings Extreme Rainfall And Flash Flooding To Texas

Hurricane Beryl brings extreme rainfall and flash flooding threats to Southeast Texas, including Houston and Galveston metro areas. Residents urged to stay...

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Watch view of Gulf of Mexico from Galveston as Hurricane Beryl moves toward Texas

Watch a view of the US coastal city of Galveston as it prepares for Tropical Storm Beryl which could grow into a category 2 hurricane on Monday 8 July.

The Independent UK

Galveston Mayor: City Prepared For Tropical Storm Beryl

Galveston and Houston prepare for Tropical Storm Beryl, with potential flooding and impacts on port operations.

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Galveston To Close Public Facilities Ahead Of Tropical Storm Beryl

Galveston prepares for Tropical Storm Beryl with closures and essential services as it approaches the Texas coast.

Texas Observer

The Struggle to Fulfill Juneteenth’s Promise and Reckon with Its History

Sam Collins, better known as Professor Juneteenth, says his work to educate Americans about the holiday’s legacy is unfinished.

The Independent UK

Texas bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island reopened after barge collision

Officials say a bridge near Galveston, Texas, that was damaged last week when a barge carrying fuel broke free from a tugboat has been reopened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic after safety inspections deemed it safe

The Independent UK

Bridge between Galveston and Pelican Island remains closed after barge crash

The bridge connecting Galveston, Texas, to Pelican Island remains closed after a barge crashed into a pillar supporting the span, causing it to partially collapse

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Barge hits bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island, causing oil to spill

The collision's impact sent pieces of the bridge, which connects Galveston to Pelican Island, tumbling on top of the barge and shut down a stretch of waterway so crews could clean up the spill.

International Business Times

Barge Collision In Texas Causes Oil Spill, Shuts Down Pelican Island Bridge

The incident occurred around 9:50 a.m. Wednesday when a tugboat, maneuvering out of Texas International Terminals, lost control of two barges due to strong currents and high tides.

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Barge Collision Causes Bridge Collapse In Galveston, Texas

Barge collision in Galveston causes bridge collapse, oil spill, and power outage, impacting critical ecosystem.

The Texas Tribune

Galveston County redistricting case draws divide among federal appeals court judges

The 5th Circuit expressed skepticism about arguments from both sides in considering whether a coalition of Black and Latino voters should be granted the same protections as a single racial group under the Voting Rights Act.

The Guardian - US

US court hears Texas case that threatens to erode Black and Latino voters’ rights

Galveston county appeals after its electoral maps were thrown out for ‘stark and jarring’ violations of Voting Rights Act

Sports Illustrated

Galveston Fires Back at Charles Barkley With Mysterious Series of Clever Billboards

The resort city refuses to back down from the Round Mound of Rebound.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Charles Barkley apologized to Beyoncé’s mom for roasting her hometown before roasting it again

Barkley simply couldn't help himself from immediately roasting Galveston again.

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