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Texas A&M University System4 hr ago

REGENTS APPROVE CONSTRUCTION OF SEA TURTLE HOSPITAL AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON

The Business Journals6 hr ago

Schlitterbahn water park in Galveston renamed months after trading hands

KHOU7 hr ago

Goodbye, Schlitterbahn: Galveston water park gets a new name

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Chron8 hr ago

Schlitterbahn Galveston is no more with name change

Houston Chronicle9 hr ago

It's official. Schlitterbahn Galveston renamed Texas Tides Water Park

Yahoo11 hr ago

Explore Galveston's 52-Room Bishop's Palace for Free on December 12, 2026!

Chron4:51 am

'Financial and operational challenges' close Galveston restaurant

New York Post2:24 am

Susan Watford's adoptive mom, Dorothy Mast, told her not to go on the cruise where she was murdered

Yesterday

THV11Yesterday

What we know about Susan Watford, the mother of 3 killed aboard a cruise ship

The Daily News | Texas' Oldest NewspaperYesterday

Galveston Island Tennis debuts tourney, others coming up

Click2HoustonYesterday

Could Texas voters decide fate of casinos, sports betting in 2027?

KHOUYesterday

What we know about Susan Watford, the mother of 3 killed aboard a Galveston cruise ship

Houston Public MediaYesterday

Navy veteran reflects on the Battleship Texas as its restoration nears completion

ABC13 HoustonYesterday

MSC Seascape homicide: Family says Susan Watford, cruise ship murder victim, was best mom who loved her kids

The Daily News | Texas' Oldest NewspaperYesterday

Police seek several suspects in fatal Galveston shooting

The Daily News | Texas' Oldest NewspaperYesterday

Mary Moody Northen Endowment names new executive director

People.comYesterday

Victim of Cruise Ship Killing Identified as Suspect’s Wife — and FBI Says Child ‘Was Involved’ but Unharmed

CW39 HoustonYesterday

Santa Hustle Galveston 2026: Christmas-themed 5K, 10K and half marathon set for December

KHOUYesterday

Medical examiner reveals official cause of death in Galveston cruise ship homicide

CW39 HoustonYesterday

Galveston Turkey Trot 2026: Thanksgiving Day 5K returns to the Seawall

ChronYesterday

Child 'unharmed' in Galveston cruise death; suspect faces hearing

Houston ChronicleYesterday

More than 200 arrested during Lone Star Biker Rally in Galveston

NJ.comYesterday

Woman killed on cruise ship is identified; FBI says husband ‘snapped’

The New York TimesYesterday

Passenger Arrested in Connection to Possible Homicide on Cruise Ship

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosYesterday

Cruise ship homicide suspect allegedly struck, strangled wife after argument: Officials

New York PostYesterday

Photos of Texas wife allegedly killed by abusive husband on cruise ship surface after grisly death

KVUEYesterday

Officials identify woman killed on cruise ship that left out of Galveston, Texas

New York PostYesterday

MSC Seascape cruise passenger with abusive past kills wife over argument — as child is found in their cabin: feds

Tuesday, November 10

FacebookNov 10

The City of Galveston is giving a heads up to drivers that the O’Connell College Preparatory School’s homecoming parade will take place Friday, November 13, beginning at 1:00 p.m. and is expected to continue for approximately one hour. There will be tempo

The Daily News | Texas' Oldest NewspaperNov 10

One dead after shooting in Galveston

Chicago TribuneNov 10

Texas man charged in cruise ship killing had argued with wife in their cabin, FBI says

NBC Palm SpringsNov 10

FBI Investigating Passenger’s Death as Homicide Aboard MSC Seascape Cruise Ship

Click2HoustonNov 10

Child found in cabin where East Texas man allegedly killed wife on cruise ship out of Galveston

KHOUNov 10

Woman killed on Galveston cruise ship identified; child involved is safe, FBI says

The Daily News | Texas' Oldest NewspaperNov 10

From free meals to parades, Galveston County celebrates veterans

KHOUNov 10

Galveston cruise ship death: What investigators say happened inside cabin

FacebookNov 10

He just "snapped." 🚢🚨 A 48-year-old man is facing a murder charge after allegedly beating and strangling a woman inside their cabin aboard the MSC Seascape. According to a federal criminal complaint, he later changed clothes and was caught on surveillan

MySANov 10

Texas man accused of cruise ship murder had argued with woman in their cabin, FBI says

CBS NewsNov 10

Man charged with killing woman aboard Galveston-based cruise ship

ABC13 HoustonNov 10

Victim in MSC Seascape cruise ship murder identified as suspect's wife, FBI says

AL.comNov 10

Cruise ship returns to Texas port for investigation into on-board homicide

FacebookNov 10

City of Galveston facilities will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. TRASH: Trash pickup for those on the Wednesday and Thursday routes will run one day behind the normal schedule. RECREATION CENTER: McGuire Dent

Fox NewsNov 10

Cruise ship murder suspect said he snapped before beating and choking wife: affidavit

ChronNov 10

Lurid details of alleged Texas cruise ship murder revealed

NBC NewsNov 10

Man charged with murder on cruise says he ‘snapped’ and choked wife, complaint says

Daily MailNov 10

Woman beaten to death in MSC cruise ship cabin by partner after fight in restaurant caused him to 'snap', FBI alleges

WHAS11Nov 10

Man charged with murder on cruise ship that returned to Texas port, victim identified

Houston Public MediaNov 10

‘I’m in my zone’: Galveston’s Lone Star Rally draws 500,000 with 185 arrests reported across county

Department of Justice (.gov)Nov 10

Southern District of Texas | Murder on the high seas: alleged cruise ship killer gets federal charges

Click2HoustonNov 10

Man charged with murder after woman found dead aboard cruise ship that returned to Galveston, FBI says

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthNov 10

Texas man accused of cruise ship murder says argument made him ‘snap,' strangle woman: Complaint

DailyVoice.comNov 10

Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI

Marine InsightNov 10

MSC Seascape Suspected Homicide FBI Probe

Monday, November 9

The Maritime ExecutiveNov 9

MSC Cruise Ship Ordered Back to Texas with Report of Suspected Homicide

New York PostNov 9

FBI probing ‘suspected homicide’ on cruise ship docked in Texas

AP NewsNov 9

FBI is investigating a possible killing aboard a cruise ship out of Texas

CNNNov 9

Man charged after wife found dead in room aboard a cruise ship hours after departing Galveston

KDRVNov 9

Man arrested after woman found dead in her room aboard a cruise ship hours after departing Galveston

CBS NewsNov 9

Reported homicide aboard MSC Seascape cruise ship docked in Galveston, Texas

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