Texas A&M Galveston Master’s Program Ranked #1
Texas A&M University at Galveston has the No. 1 master's program for maritime management in the U.S. and No. 13 worldwide, according to rankings from Eduniversal Group. Texas A&M at… Regional News
New Economic Developer’s Job is About Connections
Dane Carlson can see economic potential for Hitchcock and for La Marque, he said. There’s space for manufacturers and support services for industries in Texas City and Galveston. There’s appeal… Regional News Hitchcock La Marque Texas City
What is a Megasite?
A megasite is a very large parcel of developable land with the following characteristics: Site Size 1,000+ acres700-800+ contiguous developable acres Transportation 4 lane highway accessibility with visibilityMajor reail provider… Learning Center
Epicenter League City: New Convention Center, Sporting Events, Class A Office Space
The City of League City has entered into a pre-development agreement with a private developer to build Epicenter League City on the site of the city's sportsplex. In addition, the… Regional News League City
Texas City’s Crystal Lagoon to Be Largest in Texas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6N_4IpZ1Zo Houston-based developer Land Tejas announced plans for a 12-acre manmade Crystal Lagoon at its Texas City master-planned community Lago Mar. It will be six times as big as the… Regional News Texas City
Army Corps Gives Nod to Plan to Protect Texas Coast
A decade after Hurricane Ike devastated the Texas Gulf Coast, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Friday that a more ambitious version of the proposed “Ike Dike” — a… Regional News
GEDP Summit Results: Innovation is Key
The name of the economic development game in Galveston County is innovation, local leaders said on Tuesday. Preparing for wholesale changes to how the world, national and local economies operate… Regional News
UTMB Galveston #4 in US
The University of Texas Medical Branch is the 4th highest ranked academic medical center in the United States. Medical branch officials announced this week the organization had earned, for the… Regional News Galveston League City
Houston’s Spaceport to Launch Jobs in Galveston County
Ellington Airport, just minutes north of Galveston County, is home to the country’s 10th spaceport, which officials say will eventually be a takeoff site for space vehicles, allow for commercial supersonic… Regional News
League City’s Sports Tourism
League City is embracing "sports tourism" as a market to fuel economic development and increase the number of visitors to the city: The League City Convention & Visitors Bureau League… Regional News League City