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'Senior Skip Day' brings chaos to Galveston and Jamaica Beach, with arrests after shots fired report
Six people were detained on "Senior Skip Day" in Galveston after authorities responded to reports of shots being fired Friday at 13 Mile Road Beach, police said. "At this time there are no injuries reported,
Galveston businesses prepare for Spring Break after Senior Skip Day chaos
As spring break approaches, Galveston businesses and law enforcement are preparing for an influx of visitors following a chaotic "Senior Skip Day," where thousands of high school students gathered, resulting in reports of fights and gunfire.
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.
6 arrested, beaches closed after reports of shots fired around rowdy spring break crowds, Galveston police say
Police responded to a shooting report in Galveston's West End. 13 Mile Road and Sunny Beach were closed. HOUSTON — 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 for "Senior Skip Day," according to reports.
Galveston beaches reopen after shots fired; suspect in custody, chief says
A five-mile stretch of Galveston's West End beaches was closed off on Friday after gunshots sent people scrambling, according to the city police chief.
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 ...
Take a ride through surfing history at new Texas Surf Museum in Galveston
A red-white-and-blue surfboard designed like the Texas flag hanging outside the Texas Surf Museum in Galveston welcomes ...
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Beyonce's mother's beach house in Galveston being demolished
After years of back and forth, a storm-damaged house that was formerly owned by Beyonce's mom, Tina Knowles, and Sand Crab Holdings is being demolished.
Galveston's Grand Galvez Hotel gets a close-up in 'Yellowstone' spinoff
Grand Galvez Hotel owner Mark Wyant, who appeared in an extra in last week's episode of 1923, hopes more film and TV ...
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Battleship Texas finds new permanent home at Galveston Pier
The permanent home for the battleship had been in limbo for well over a year after the board had authorized and then backed ...
Galveston County sheriff says getting elected makes him immune from discipline over form omissions
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement has asked an administrative judge to hear arguments about whether Fullen's peace ...
Galveston Bay Area surfing 'the wave'
Local experts see economic fortune in the space industry, health care and education — but also are scanning the horizon for ...
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2025 Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade lights up Galveston
GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Galveston's biggest and brightest parade lit up the night at the 2025 Mardi Gras celebration.
Pres. Trump names Galveston wildlife refuge after Jocelyn Nungaray, who was killed last year
President Donald Trump announced an executive order renaming a Galveston wildlife refuge after a Houston girl who was ...