Record-breaking or near record breaking early voting numbers seen in surrounding counties
There's a lot of interest in the November 3 election and surrounding counties are showing big early voting numbers.
Galveston County early voting 2026: Polling locations, dates, hours and sample ballots
On Monday, the polls will open for early voting in Galveston County for the November 3, 2026 general elections. Find out what early voting locations are open near you.
Galveston County sheriff’s deputy relieved of duty after video shows ‘unacceptable’ driving
A Galveston County sheriff's deputy has been relieved of duty after a video shows him participating in "unacceptable" conduct.
Galveston County cannot use new precinct map in November, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.
James Dolphs Elmore Jr. sentenced to 20 years in ‘Texas Killing Fields’ case
James Dolphs Elmore Jr. has been given his prison sentence after being found guilty of manslaughter in the “Texas Killing Field" case.
James Dolphs Elmore Jr. found guilty of manslaughter in ‘Texas Killing Fields’ case
A jury has found James Dolphs Elmore Jr. guilty of manslaughter in a “Texas Killing Field" case.
Texas appeals court denies bid to block Galveston County’s new voting map
A Texas appeals court denied a request to block Galveston County from using voting maps drawn after the March primary elections for its November elections.
Dickinson ISD educator allegedly sent money to student who blackmailed her
A probable cause affidavit reveals new details in the case against Dickinson ISD educator Kristi Hanks, including allegations involving a 16-year-old student, blackmail, Cash App payments and a firearm she…
Dickinson ISD reports employee arrest for student ‘allegations’
Officials say the employee was placed on administrative leave amid an investigation that was taking place before the arrest.
Texas county accused of changing voting maps after primary elections
Voting rights groups say Galveston County plans to use new precinct maps in November after holding March primaries under older boundaries.