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The department said Oct.

23 that two Galveston Bay oyster areas (TX-1, TX-5) will open at 12:01 a.m.; they are among 10 areas opening along the Texas coast.

Galveston County commissioners voted 4-0 to authorize County Judge Mark Henry to sign a roughly $6 million contract with Loyd Dalton Jr., who will have 150 days to inspect and pursue purchase of the long-stalled Broadway property.

League City residents can join Pumpkin Palooza on November 1 at Hometown Heroes Park, where pumpkin smashing, games, composting and a costume contest at 2 p.m. will delight all ages.

The event also features a Costume Fun Run at 11 a.m. ($15 registration is required) while the festival is free.

League City will host Pumpkin Palooza on Sunday, Nov.

1 at Hometown Heroes Park, offering a free family event from 1 to 3 p.m. with pumpkin smashing, games, composting, and a contest (guess the total pumpkin weight) while a Costume Fun Run starts at 11 a.m. with registration online.

Six local school districts — Galveston, Texas City, Clear Creek, Friendswood, Dickinson, and Santa Fe — earned the District of Distinction award from the Career and Technical Association of Texas for career education excellence for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.

This honor recognizes their strong commitment to technical and career training.

Power LNG Ventures announced plans to build a LNG facility on 30 acres of port-owned property that will initially produce 400,000 gallons of LNG daily - the project may double capacity as demand increases.

Dr. Gene Olinger, a UTMB researcher, has been named a Fulbright awardee to share his expertise overseas & help strengthen international cooperation, making him one of about 400 U.S. citizens selected annually.

Trustee Elizabeth 'Elle' Moody pledged $100M from the Moody Foundation to boost Galveston County nonprofits and schools.

The donation continues her great-grandparents' legacy from 1942 and will support local education and community programs.