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The Galveston County Sheriff's Office has announced plans for a driver’s license checkpoint operation during Jeep Weekend 2026 on the Bolivar Peninsula. The checkpoint operation will take place May 15–18, 2026, as part of ongoing public safety efforts during the busy event weekend. Drivers traveling through the area should be prepared for possible traffic delays. Deputies will be checking motorists for a valid driver’s license. Under Texas law, anyone operating a motor vehicl

Texas has faced wave after wave of deadly epidemics throughout its history, turning once-thriving towns into places filled with fear, quarantine camps, and overflowing hospitals. From the devastating yellow fever outbreaks that haunted Galveston in the 1800s to the terrifying spread of cholera, smallpox, dengue fever, and influenza, epidemic diseases shaped life across the Lone Star State. Entire communities lived in fear as healthy people could become gravely ill within days

Between Kerrville and Hunt sits one of the Hill Country’s most unexpected stops—a Texas-sized twist on Stonehenge II. Tucked away in Ingram, this quirky replica of England’s famous monument is about 90% the height of the original and delivers a surprisingly cool experience. Surrounded by rolling green hills, it almost feels like you’ve stepped out of Texas for a moment. Built by Al Shepperd and Doug Hill and relocated in 2009, the site also features towering Moai-style statue

Born in 1877 near Fukuyama, Mitsutaro Kobayashi was a trained engineer with big ambitions—but as a younger son, he had no path to land ownership in Japan. So in 1904, he set sail for America, chasing opportunity. After arriving in San Francisco and surviving the aftermath of the 1906 earthquake, he eventually settled in Webster, where he bought 20 acres and planted Satsuma oranges. When a devastating freeze wiped out his orchard in 1911, Mitsutaro pivoted—his cucumbers thrive

This evening, several local business owners and entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas for a chance to win money for their business. In the "Life's a Pitch" event, hosted by Texas City Economic Development Corporation, each entrepreneur will present their businesses to a panel of judges. And just like you might have seen on TV, the judges can ask questions and give feedback, and, in the end, some of the participants will walk away with a cash prize to invest in their business.

After more than a century of sweet memories, Lammes Candies is preparing to close its doors—bringing an end to a 141-year legacy that’s as rich as its famous pralines. For generations, this iconic Austin staple has been more than just a candy shop—it’s been a tradition. But recently, customers were met with bittersweet news posted at the Round Rock location: the end is near. That store officially closed on April 24, while the flagship on Airport Boulevard will remain open jus

Houston’s Blue Santa program is shutting down after more than 40 years of helping families during the holidays. The nonprofit, which served over 3,500 families each year with toys and gifts, says it can no longer operate after the Houston Police Department withdrew support due to legal restrictions. Without access to department resources like space, vehicles, and on-duty officer assistance, organizers say the program can’t continue. Blue Santa began in 1984 after officers res

When Luna’s Mexican Restaurant opened in 1986 in Baytown, the vision was simple: serve high quality, made from scratch Tex-Mex food with fresh ingredients, generous portions, and genuine Mexican hospitality. What began as a single restaurant quickly became a community gathering place and over the next four decades, Luna’s grew alongside the families it served. The original location, a 4,500 square foot space in the old Kroger shopping center, was almost immediately too small.

TEXAS CITY, TX – College students have the opportunity to earn a $5,000 scholarship this summer while getting eight weeks of real-world, hands-on experience in the field of their choice. The City of Texas City is now accepting applications for the Summer Hire Internship Program (SHIP). Available positions include: • Community Events & Tourism Intern • Planning & Zoning Intern • Building & Inspections Intern • Finance Intern • Human Resources/Legal Intern • I

Houston’s iconic Astrodome has reached a major milestone. The National Park Service has determined the Dome is eligible for consideration as a National Historic Landmark. If officially designated, it would join an exclusive group of fewer than 3,000 sites across the country recognized for their impact on American history and innovation. Opened in 1965, the Astrodome was the world’s first domed, air-conditioned stadium—earning its legendary nickname, the “Eighth Wonder of the

The Moon, backlit by the Sun during a solar eclipse, is photographed by NASA’s Orion spacecraft on Monday, April 6, 2026, during the Artemis II mission. Orion is visible in the foreground on the left. Earth is reflecting sunlight at the left edge of the Moon, which is slightly brighter than the rest of the disk. The bright spot visible just below the Moon’s bottom right edge is Saturn. Beyond that, the bright spot at the right edge of the image is Mars. Credit: NASA NASA’s Ar

On Monday, April 6, 2026, six days into the Artemis II mission, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen surpassed the record for human spaceflight’s farthest distance from Earth, which was previously set by the Apollo 13 mission in 1970. Credit: NASA Four astronauts on Artemis II made history Monday, reaching 248,655 miles from Earth—farther than any humans before, surpassing Apollo 13. The crew—

Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, and Reid Wiseman work together inside the Orion spacecraft on their way to the Moon. Photo Credit: NASA The Artemis II mission has officially passed the halfway point to the Moon. After canceling the first planned outbound trajectory correction burn, the crew shifted focus to preparing the Orion spacecraft for its upcoming lunar observation phase. Beginning around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, April 6, the astronauts spent time exercising, running medical

Food for NASA’s Artemis II mission is carefully designed to keep astronauts healthy and performing at their best during their journey around the Moon. With no refrigeration or resupply, all meals must be shelf-stable, safe, easy to prepare, and suitable for microgravity inside the Orion spacecraft. Menus are planned with input from both space food experts and the crew, balancing nutrition, hydration, and personal preferences while staying within strict limits on space, weigh

The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission (left to right): NASA astronauts Christina Hammock Koch, Reid Wiseman (seated), Victor Glover, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen. NASA Down in Cape Canaveral, the next crew headed toward the moon looks a whole lot different than the old Apollo days—and that’s something worth tipping your hat to. Back in the day, the trail to the moon was blazed by military test pilots—mostly white men flying on grit and guts. But this new

Black and white photograph of Johnson's Texaco Station, a full-service station in Round Rock. Left to right is Charles Johnson, owner, Jimmy Heller, Michael Marx. Provided by The Williamson Museum Back in the day, pulling into a gas station meant more than just filling up your tank—it was full service. An attendant would come right to your window, pump your gas, check your oil, clean your windshield, and even top off your tires, all while you stayed in the car. It was fast, p

NASA, CSA, ESA, D. Calzetti (University of Massachusetts – Amherst), C. Clark (Space Telescope Science Institute – ESA – JWST), K. Kuntz (The John Hopkins University), and B. Shappee (University of Hawaii); Processing: Gladys Kober (NASA/Catholic University of America) Captured on March 16, 2026, this stunning view from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope alongside the James Webb Space Telescope zooms in on the heart of Messier 101, better known as the Pinwheel Galaxy. Sitting abou

The space shuttle Discovery is seen on launch Pad 39a after the Rotating Service Structure (RSS) is rolled back on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. During space shuttle Discovery’s final spaceflight, the STS-133 crew members will take important spare parts to the International Space Station along with the Express Logistics Carrier-4. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls) NASA is kicking the tires on bringing Space Shuttle Discovery

Texas City police officers and firefighters will battle it out on the basketball court next weekend in the 409 Face-Off Charity Basketball Game. The event will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. at Blocker Middle School (1800 9th Ave. N.). Tickets are on sale now for $5 at Texas City Police Department or guests can purchase them at the door the day of the event (cash only). Proceeds benefit the TCPD Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, which supports the p

Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and the Korean Dinosaur Center examine a possible dinosaur skeleton on Aphae Island. Pictured left to right: Julia Clarke, Min Huh, Hyemin Jo, and Jongyun Jung. (Credit: Jongyun Jung) A baby dinosaur no bigger than a Thanksgiving turkey is making big noise—and believe it or not, the breakthrough happened right here in Texas. Scientists at the University of Texas cracked open a rock-solid mystery using high-tech CT scans and d