Galveston County Unemployed: Extra $300
On January 2nd, 2021, the Texas Workforce Commission, under the guidance of the Department of Labor began disbursement of an extra $300 in unemployment benefits. With the extension of the… Blog
Galveston County City Named Top Houston Suburb
Galveston County's largest city, League City, was ranked the top suburb in Houston, and the 16th most livable mid-sized city in the country. Financial website SmartAsset compared 227 U.S. cities… Regional News League City
The Galveston Offshore Lightering Area
A lightering area represents a geographically designated area in which oil or other such hazardous product may be transferred from one cargo ship to another with a weight less than… Learning Center
Galveston Wharves Going Green
by CEO and Port Director Rodger Rees Let’s talk trash. Galveston Wharves is implementing a number of waste reduction initiatives as part of our voluntary Green Marine environmental certification. Implementing… Blog Galveston Port of Galveston
Bay Area Houston Seeks to Be New Home to Space Command
The U.S. Space Command is looking for a permanent home. Could Space City be the place? Space Command directs military forces as they move beyond the purview of gravity: operating… Regional News
Texas Pace Authority Announces New Galveston County Investment
The Mall of the Mainland, a regional mall closed in 2014, is being redeveloped as a power center and is undergoing energy saving improvements including HVAC, electrical and LED, and… Regional News Texas City
League City 4th in Texas to Receive New FEMA Rating
League City residents will see 25% savings on their flood insurance based on the city's newly increased rating from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to an October 28 news… Regional News League City
Army Corps, GLO Announce New $26B Coastal Barrier Plan
The latest version of a massive coastal barrier system is nearly in a form that could be presented and completely recommended to Congress for funding, officials said Tuesday. Days before… Regional News Galveston
Wan Bridge To Bring Build-to-Rent to Galveston Island
Houston-based Wan Bridge (WB), a developer, builder and manager of build-to-rent (BTR) communities, plans to build the first build-to-rent community, Palm Bay, on Galveston Island after purchasing bay-accessible land in… Regional News Galveston
Coastal Texas Study Coming Oct 30th
The Army Corps of Engineers' "Coastal Texas Study" will be released October 30th. The study, combining the Ike Dike concept and the Coastal Spine concept, creating a plan for Galveston,… Regional News Galveston Port of Galveston