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Davie Advances American Shipbuilding Expansion with Planned Acquisition of Gulf Copper's Texas Shipyards

Galveston · Galveston

Davie Advances American Shipbuilding Expansion with Planned Acquisition of Gulf Copper's Texas Shipyards

67% Center coverage: 9 sources

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Davie, a leading international builder of icebreakers and other specialized ships, today announced its intention to acquire shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur from Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation, a Texas-based leader in…See the Story

Exhibit Examines Galveston's Juneteenth Story

Juneteenth · Galveston

Exhibit Examines Galveston's Juneteenth Story

67% Center coverage: 6 sources

Galveston is the birthplace of Juneteenth. The exhibit "And Still We Rise..." takes you through its history and the journey to absolute equality.See the Story

Canadian Shipbuilder Intends to Purchase Galveston's Gulf Copper

Trade · Galveston

Canadian Shipbuilder Intends to Purchase Galveston's Gulf Copper

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Davie intends to build icebreaker ships for the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy, said Joshua Owens, executive director of the Galveston Economic Development Partnership. Potential economic benefits to Texas could reach $1 billion in investment, while creating 2,000 to…See the Story

La Marque councilman says Texas City employee impersonated him online

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

The La Marque Police Department at about 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday arrested Derek Miller, 41, at City Hall, 1801 9th Ave N., for online impersonation — a third degree felony, Cpl. Nicole Galindo said.Netflix · Galveston See the Story

College of the Mainland event to honor Black soldiers for Juneteenth

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

“Salute the Soldiers” will showcase the legacy of African Americans in the U.S. military from the Revolutionary War to present-day service members.Juneteenth · Galveston See the Story

Cowboy procession planned for proud horseman Lonnie 'Cowboy' Jones

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Lonnie Jones, a man known for his cowboy lifestyle, hard-working attitude and for proudly representing his roots in the 1867 Settlement, died unexpectedly June 1 of natural causes. He was 78.Galveston · Galveston Read Article

Hitchcock man sentenced to 20 years for killing 18 year old

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A jury found Jevon Donte Moore, 20, guilty of murder for the shooting death of Aemen Mouton.Galveston · Galveston Read Article

University of Texas Medical Branch president honored with lifetime award

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Dr. Jochen Reiser, president of the University of Texas Medical Branch, has received an international lifetime award for kidney research.Galveston · Galveston Read Article

Workforce housing a priority for future of L.A. Morgan Elementary site

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Build Galveston’s vision for the site includes building workforce housing, creating new green spaces and potentially finding ways to reuse the former school building.Galveston · Galveston Read Article

Bishop's Palace is getting a shiny, new roof

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The project will use close to 40,000 hand-crafted glazed terracotta tiles with more than 50 varieties of tile, some with carvings of flowers and whimsical designs, and cost almost $4 million.Galveston · Galveston Read Article

Galveston County Sheriff's Office expands recruitment efforts with video

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office posted a professionally-produced video with scenes of the SWAT team, arrests and its boat as part of a recruitment effort.Galveston · Galveston Read Article