The pandemic beach house boom has taken a surprising turn in Galveston. Property taxes have nearly doubled, insurance costs are skyrocketing.

Large mounds of sargassum seaweed are washing up on Galveston beaches, impacting the scenic views. But did you know it helps stabilize dunes and enriches the ecosystem? 🌊🦀 ...

Authorities in Jamaica Beach, west of Galveston, posted an alert Thursday ... agencies to proactively prepare for this event." The island's west end was also hit with "extremely heavy traffic ...

The Jamaica Beach Police Department, which serves part of Galveston Island south of Houston, is asking residents to reach out if they see any packages on the beach. "Galveston Police and Jamaica ...

is now roiling residents and officials of the small Galveston Island community of Jamaica Beach. One of every four homes in Jamaica Beach is now a short-term rental property, according to the ...

That is the essence of the Galveston Island community ... some beaches along the West End and in Jamaica Beach are closed to vehicular traffic.