ANNOUNCEMENT FROM TEXAS CITY FRIENDSOF MOORE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/14 9:19A Publisher

Texas City, Texas. The Friends of Moore Memorial Public Library have introduced an innovative initiative to promote reading opportunities throughout the community by establishing two book carts that...

Smith Point Hawk Watch: A Front Row Seat to Migration

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/14 9:05A Publisher

By Kayla Pringle Every autumn, the skies above Galveston Bay transform into a highway for migrating raptors, and one of the best places to witness this spectacle is the Smith Point Hawk Watch. Located on the Candy Abshier Wildlife Management...

La Marque quarterback Aaron Walker has been one of the reasons why the Cougars are 6-1

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/14 9:03A Brandon Williams

La Marque quarterback Aaron Walker has been one of the reasons why the Cougars are 6-1 heading into Friday’s home game against Royal. The sophomore pivot has accounted for 20 touchdowns while averaging nearly 257 passing yards per game.

La Marque linebacker Anthony James had the opportunity to visit Oklahoma State

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/14 8:55A Brandon Williams

La Marque linebacker Anthony James had the opportunity to visit Oklahoma State during the Cowboys’ loss to Houston on Saturday. James, a junior, continues to attract interest from Power Four programs as the Coogs continue to build upon their 6-1...

COM Professor Earns Back-to-Back Recognition Among Galveston County’s Top Educators

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/11 5:53A Publisher

(Texas City, TX) — College of the Mainland (COM) professor Bernie Smiley has once again been recognized among the area’s top educators, earning second place in The Daily News Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Professor. This marks the second...

This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center Pets of the Week are Tina and Cookie.

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/11 5:37A Publisher

Meet Cookie (A042055) a 2 year old Blue Tick Cattle Dog with the perfect mix of energy and sweetness. She’s always ready to go—whether it’s chasing a ball, exploring the yard, or just trotting by your...

Home Stretch Begins for Volleyball Regular Season

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/11 5:26A Brandon Williams

The penultimate week of high school volleyball begins on Tuesday with playoff berths within grasp for area teams. All but Texas City will be in action beginning at 5 PM. Sunday: With the Texans on their bye week, the Cowboys get center stage as...

Fishing Forecast

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/11 5:24A Brandon Williams

Bolivar: FAIR. 84 degrees. Check the daily forecast or call your favorite bait shop for updates. Calm winds with four tide days changing back Friday to 2-3 tides means the fish are active multiple hours morning, noon and at night. Water...

Two Arrested After Foot Chase and Assault on Deputy in South Harris County

Texas Herald News 10/9 10:52A Amalia Weigandt

Harris County, Texas – Two suspects are in custody following a chaotic encounter that left a deputy assaulted and a handcuffed suspect temporarily on the run Thursday afternoon. On October 9, 2025, deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 2...

Armed Felon Arrested After Foot Chase in Southeast Houston

Texas Herald News 10/9 10:50A Amalia Weigandt

Harris County, Texas – A wanted felon was arrested Tuesday afternoon after leading deputies on a brief foot chase through a southeast Houston apartment complex. On October 7, 2025, around noon, deputies with Constable Jerry Garcia’s Special...

Suspect Arrested After Attempted Tailgate Theft in West University Place

Texas Herald News 10/9 6:50A Amalia Weigandt

A quick-thinking witness helped West University Place Police arrest a suspect during an attempted vehicle burglary late Wednesday night, October 8, 2025. Just before 11 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 6600 block of Vanderbilt after a caller...

Texas First Bank Wins Statewide Best of Community Banking Award

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/7 8:22A Publisher

Independent Bankers Association of Texas recognizes local bank’s bank culture program TEXAS CITY, TX —The Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT)—the largest state community banking association in the nation—recently honored Texas First...

AMOCO FCU TO OPEN NEWLY RENOVATEDTEXAS CITY BRANCH OCTOBER 6

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/7 8:12A Publisher

TEXAS CITY, TX — October 6, 2025 AMOCO Federal Credit Union (FCU) is proud to announce the grand reopening of its newly renovated Texas City branch, located at 2320 Texas Avenue. The official opening is Monday, October 6. Originally opened under...

MEDIA STATEMENT ON EPCOR’S TCEQDISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION FORPLANNED DESALINATION FACILITY IN...

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/7 6:54A Publisher

EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR), through its wholly owned subsidiary, EPCOR NR Holdings Inc., has filed a discharge permit application with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), a required step for the state’s approval to develop and...

La Marque’s 1995 4A state championship football team were honored at halftime of the Cougars’ 36-6...

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 10/7 6:29A Brandon Williams

Members of La Marque’s 1995 4A state championship football team were honored at halftime of the Cougars’ 36-6 win over Wharton on Friday. It was the first of three state titles for the Coogs, who won...