'Senior Skip Day' brings chaos to Galveston and Jamaica Beach, with arrests after shots fired report
One person is in custody after authorities responded to reports of shots being fired Friday at 13 Mile Road Beach in ...
Students skip school and cause chaos, beach closures in Galveston
Whether toward the end of the school year or around spring break, seniors opt to ditch class altogether and cause havoc, or ...
Some Galveston residents think Gulf Coast island needs an official mascot
From 'ghost wolves' to Jack Johnson, Galveston has plenty of options after local residents recently got the idea to name an ...
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No major incidents during first weekend of Spring Break, Galveston Beach Patrol rescues surfer
A surfer was rescued due to strong winds, but he’s alright. We have some safety tips to keep you and your family safe in the ...
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1 in custody after shots fired on Galveston's West End, sending beachgoers scrambling, police say
Galveston PD police chief says at the time of the shooting, many beachgoers were partaking in "Senior Skip Day." No one was injured.
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A cruise boom on the Texas Gulf Coast: ‘Galveston is growing in terms of its profile nationwide’
As Jacob Passy of the Wall Street Journal reports, Galveston has become a key port and destination for the whole cruise industry. He joined the Texas Standard to discuss his reporting. Texas Standard: ...
Spring breakers flee beach after shots ring out on Galveston Island
GALVESTON - Police responded to reports of a shooting on a crowded beach Friday afternoon.It happened in the West End, where hundreds of students have gathered ...
Circus offers Spring Breakers in Galveston an alternative to the beach
The Zoppe Family Italian Circus is performing from March 7-31 at Stewart Beach in Galveston giving Spring Breakers another ...
Spring break in Galveston: New attractions, restaurants, events and more to explore on the island
Thousands will flock to Galveston Island for spring break this week. Here's what is new at Moody Gardens, in the historic ...
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No injuries after small plane makes emergency landing on Jamaica Beach in Galveston Co., police say
Police say that no one was injured after the pilot was able to land safely on on Jamaica Beach in Galveston County on ...
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Circus gives Spring Breakers in Galveston something to do other than the beach
Galveston is known for its beaches, seafood, and relaxing, but during this Spring Break, the circus is in town. The Zoppe Family Italian Circus opened March 7, and there are ...