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A federal judge on Friday ordered Galveston County Commissioners to redraw a 2021 district map he found discriminated against Black and Hispanic residents.

One commissioner worries the delay will force candidates for two county precincts to scramble.

Day seven of a federal gerrymandering trial in Judge Jeffery V. Brown’s courtroom was headlined by the testimony of County Commissioner Stephen Holmes, whose district is the focus of the

Galveston County Commissioner Joe Giusti has heard unofficial talks about non-profits and other organizations possibly turning the buildings, 4428 Ave. N, into a shelter for women or homeless veterans, he

GALVESTON — A former worker at an utility contracting company alleges he is owed more than $90,000 in profit sharing in addition to back pay after his employment contract was prematurely terminated.

Galveston County officials tell FOX 26, they made 175 arrests with 179 charges, calling many over Jeep Weekend out of control.

Republicans dismantled the only Galveston County commissioners precinct in which voters of color held political clout.

Under the freshly drawn boundaries, Galveston County Republicans have laid the groundwork...