Galveston News

Jimmy Winfield Brossette of Sante Fe was arrested without incident on May 15, 2013 for Sex Offender Duty to register with Previous Conviction, according to Sheriff Henry Trochesset.

Juneteenth is June the 19th and it is the celebration of the date that the last group of slaves in the United States found that they had been freed after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation .

The Galveston County Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday autopsy results on one of the men burned in the ExxonMobil fire last month were pending.

An ex-commercial sprinkler system installer in Southeast Texas has been charged with using his skills to steal and sell brass fire hose fittings.

It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc. It primirally focuses on construction of water and wastewater treatment plants.

An elderly woman in Galveston, Texas named Lydia Gracia sued one of her sons, Joseph, for taking her house.

Detective Johnson is no stranger to high standards and striving for excellence. She was awarded "Outstanding Cadet" in the Galveston Police Academy, and was awarded "Detective of the Year" in 2007.

"I am proud to receive this award on behalf of the Galveston Police Department" stated Chief Porretto.

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh M. Putman of Galveston, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Putman, to Grant Spence, son of Mr.

Hotel Galvez & Spa has been the site for thousands of weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries since 1911.

Celebrations in and around Houston continue through Saturday as the USA celebrates American Craft Beer Week 2013.

Shrimp sits in the cooler at Seafood Lover in Beaumont on Friday, May 10, 2013. Photo taken: Randy Edwards/The Enterprise Photo: Randy Edwards Ramblin Cajun shrimp boat crew member Clerville Kief III prepares nets before heading offshore on Friday July 13, 2012 in Galveston, Texas.

The City of Morgan's Point celebrated the dedication of a memorial medallion honoring Colonel James Morgan, a defender of the Republic of Texas on April 14th, at the Morgan's Point Cemetery.

It takes a lot of looking around from store to store every weekend, but buying the latest looks for less is possible...check out the Small Business owner stop I made today: My fashion find at this Harker Heights, Texas all new fashion hot spot: these white, Fashion Leggings by 'Nollia', a light scarf & a Long, roomy fashion top....great ensemble ... (more)

Samantha R. Sauceda, 18, the daughter of Rene Sauceda and the late Rebecca Sauceda, said of her plans for the future, "I would like to attend UTSA, and I plan to pursue a career as a physical therapist." She is the Senior Class President, Student Council Vice President, HOSA Historian, and a member of the Drama Club, Environmental Club, and is an ... (more)

Galveston has long been home to a thriving art and live music scene. This year, Mitchell Historic Properties and the restaurants and attractions at Pier 21A are raising the bar with a new monthly event called Party on the Pier.

Yaga's has been one of the most consistent fixtures on downtown Galveston's Strand for decades, and this year the restaurant is celebrating its 17th annual Yaga's Wild Game BBQ Cook-off by raising its millionth dollar for Galveston County Children's Charities.

National Prevention Week is May 12-18th, and GCCC is participating with an awareness campaign reminding everyone that choices matter.

Today, May 8, 2013 marks the day of victory for Allies in World War II and the Allied Victory in Europe also known as VE Day.

Though the island is only 32 miles long and two-and-a-half miles wide; nevertheless, it is host to an unusual history and charm that takes the best of Texas and southern culture, comingling its history and heritage into a wonderful blend of island time that is special to Galveston.