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Hurricane Beryl wasn’t stopping beauty from gracing Galveston County on Saturday at Texas City High School where the Miss Juneteenth Texas, Jr. Miss Juneteenth and Little Miss Juneteenth pageant was held. Six young ladies from around the state vied for the title of Miss Juneteenth Texas and based on...

The Galveston County Road and Bridge Department is diligently working on cleanup efforts and the restoration of county services following Hurricane Beryl. A comprehensive plan is being developed to pick up vegetative storm debris from residential properties. We ask for your patience as county crews begin the roadside pick-up service, which is expected to take several weeks to complete. Please note that county crews will make only two passes on each road to remove debris. Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated during this time of recovery.

Hurricane Beryl created the perfect storm for an issue you may notice if you step outside.Southeast Texas neighbors are sharing images of what's on their property more than a week after Hurricane Beryl came through -- images not of debris but of mosquitoes.One Brazoria County neighbor said she's never seen it this bad. Harris County's Mosquito and Vector Control Division said there's a reason you may be seeing so many mosquitoes."We are into the week where we will start seeing development, we'll start seeing changes. We'll start seeing an increasing number of mosquitoes coming up," Harris County MVC director Dr....

BEAUMONT, Texas — Help is on the way for Southeast Texans who are struggling to bounce back from storms. FEMA is offering disaster assistance for people who had damage from the spring storms and from Hurricane Beryl. You can qualify whether you're a homeowner or a renter and even...

Friendswood junior quarterback Jeff Randall was recently at the University of Houston’s football camp where he worked with new UH quarterbacks coach Shawn Bell. Brandon C. Williams, The Post Newspaper's editor, has been a presence in Galveston County for much of his 33 years in media. He began his career as a sportswriter for The La Marque Times in 1990 and became the paper's first-ever sports editor in 1991. After receiving a host of accolades from the Texas Press Association for his work, Brandon then attended Southwest Texas State, where he served as the sports editor of the school's paper, The University Star along with working with the SWT athletic department. Among his travels in journalism, Brandon served as Sports Editor of both The Texas City Sun and Galveston County Daily News. He was a copy editor/general assignments writer for the Houston Chronicle and covered the Houston Texans' first playoff season as a writer for CBSSports.com. He also worked at Fox Sports Net in satellite operations. Williams began writing with The Post Newspaper in August 2009 and became a contributor to the paper's sports section. He became more of a full-time presence in 2018 and moved to Associate Editor before being named Editor in October 2019. Born in Galveston, raised in Texas City and a graduate of La Marque High School, Brandon's heart has always belonged to Galveston County. Beyond his writing, Williams has also played the role of Santa Claus for the City of La Marque's annual Christmas Parade of Lights since 2017. "Life has led me throughout the country, but it has always led me back Home. I guess that's where God wants me to be." --Brandon C. Williams.

The Clear Creek water polo team will hold an alumni on August 3 beginning with warmups at 10:00 am. Scrimmages begin at 11:00 am and will continue through 2:00 pm. Brandon C. Williams, The Post Newspaper's editor, has been a presence in Galveston County for much of his 33 years in media. He began his career as a sportswriter for The La Marque Times in 1990 and became the paper's first-ever sports editor in 1991. After receiving a host of accolades from the Texas Press Association for his work, Brandon then attended Southwest Texas State, where he served as the sports editor of the school's paper, The University Star along with working with the SWT athletic department. Among his travels in journalism, Brandon served as Sports Editor of both The Texas City Sun and Galveston County Daily News. He was a copy editor/general assignments writer for the Houston Chronicle and covered the Houston Texans' first playoff season as a writer for CBSSports.com. He also worked at Fox Sports Net in satellite operations. Williams began writing with The Post Newspaper in August 2009 and became a contributor to the paper's sports section. He became more of a full-time presence in 2018 and moved to Associate Editor before being named Editor in October 2019. Born in Galveston, raised in Texas City and a graduate of La Marque High School, Brandon's heart has always belonged to Galveston County. Beyond his writing, Williams has also played the role of Santa Claus for the City of La Marque's annual Christmas Parade of Lights since 2017. "Life has led me throughout the country, but it has always led me back Home. I guess that's where God wants me to be." --Brandon C. Williams.

Dickinson junior guard Jeremy Mixon is building his stock after he scored a combined 45 points in a pair of games for Island Impact, his summer league team in the Texas Circuit. Brandon C. Williams, The Post Newspaper's editor, has been a presence in Galveston County for much of his...

Marathon Petroleum’s Galveston Bay Refinery, located in Texas City, donated $100,000 for local disaster relief, United Way Galveston County Mainland and the City of Texas City announced on Friday. The donation, allocated to the nonprofit’s Hurricane Beryl Recovery Fund, supports work to help residents in Texas City and surrounding...

*The Animal Resource Center is operating this week by appointments. If you would like to adopt or foster a pet please. call or email us at arc@gchd.org. Adoptions include rabies vaccination, neutering and microchipping. Senior citizens can adopt a senior pet for only $20. ARE YOU MISSING YOUR PET?. We...

Three of the fastest baseball players in the state belong to Galveston County, headlined by Clear Creek’s Caden Schindler topping the field. Friendswood’s Dalton Hinson finished third, while Clear Springs’ Caden Ward (pictured) finished fifth. Brandon C. Williams, The Post Newspaper's editor, has been a presence in...

WASHINGTON -- Texans who have disaster related needs due to Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. Currently, residents living in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties may be eligible for disaster assistance.

In loving memoriam is a free service offered by The Post to the Galveston County community each Sunday and records the known passing of citizens up to the previous Thursday. Mourners wishing to publish additional details of their loved one’s passing are invited to call 409-943-4265 for details.

The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management and the American Red Cross are opening an overnight cooling center at the Dickinson High School Gymnasium for residents affected by Hurricane Beryl. If you are seeking a place to stay cool overnight, details are provided below. 3800 Baker Dr. Dickinson, TX 77539...

Hurricane Beryl has caused extensive damage along the Texas coast, leaving many Houston residents without power for five days and counting. Millions of homes and businesses have been affected by the power outages. The Public Utility Commission of Texas, which regulates the state’s electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities,...

Lake Jackson, Surfside, Freeport, and Clute are all suffering from widespread power outages. Food, water, and gas are also running short. Hurricane Beryl hit Brazoria County, south of Houston, especially hard. The county is still dealing with widespread power outages days after the storm passed through, and other critical supplies are running short.

Galveston Island is still 75-80 percent without power after Beryl power outages. Still, residents are carrying on with recovery efforts underway.

99% of the construction on the West End has been completed, with local issues and small partials needing to be restored. Crews are continuing to work on local issues until all meters are restored. Tomorrow some of the mutual assistance crews will begin making their way to other damaged areas...

The Galveston County Animal Resource Center is currently operating by appointment this week for pet adoptions and fostering. If you’re interested in welcoming a new furry friend into your home, you can reach out to them via phone at 409-948-2485 or email at arc@gchd.org. Adopting a pet from the center includes essential services such as...

HOUSTON, Texas – In Case You Missed It: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) toured Jamaica Beach, visited city hall, surveyed damage, and spoke with residents. Later, he joined Acting Gov. Dan Patrick (R-Texas) and Galveston County officials for a press conference. After that, Sen. Cruz visited Brazoria County to view hurricane damage. Later, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard to survey damage along the Texas Coast by helicopter.