GALVESTON, TX (KTRK) -- Are they getting ready for a big beach party in Galveston this weekend? There's nothing official, at least as far as the city is concerned, but events are being promoted, ... KENS: 'Everything is just flying' | Galveston waterspout collapses tents, tosses beach umbrellas and chairs around GALVESTON, Texas — A day at the beach Saturday turned a little scary, thanks to a waterspout moving in.

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According to Galveston Beach Patrol, the waterspout traveled across the beach near Seawall and ... 'Everything is just flying' | Galveston waterspout collapses tents, tosses beach umbrellas and chairs around KENS: Paddleboarder dies after being pulled from water off Galveston beach, officials say GALVESTON, Texas — A man died Saturday afternoon after being pulled from the water, according to the Galveston Island Beach Patrol. Beach Patrol officials said they, along with Galveston EMS, the ... Paddleboarder dies after being pulled from water off Galveston beach, officials say Houston Public Media: Man dies in Galveston over weekend, marking island’s first beachfront drowning of 2025 FILE: Beach umbrellas in Galveston, Texas.

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A man visiting from Oregon died over the weekend after being pulled from the water near a jetty in Galveston, marking this year's first beachfront drowning ... Man dies in Galveston over weekend, marking island’s first beachfront drowning of 2025 KHOU 11: 55-year-old man dies after being pulled from Galveston waters, beach patrol says GALVESTON, Texas — A man from Houston died Sunday morning after being pulled from the water in Galveston, according to Galveston Beach Patrol. The 55-year-old man went missing near 31st Street and ... 55-year-old man dies after being pulled from Galveston waters, beach patrol says Houston Public Media: Peter Davis dismissed as Galveston Island Beach Patrol chief following investigations A view of the beach in Galveston. Peter Davis, the longtime chief of the Galveston Island Beach Patrol, was removed from his position this week by the Galveston Park Board of Trustees after several ...

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Houston Chronicle: This surprising hazard is all over Galveston beaches right now Visitors heading to Galveston's beaches this week are being met with an unexpected sight: large amounts of driftwood scattered along the sand and floating in the surf. The driftwood began arriving ... abc13: Galveston Island Beach Patrol chief terminated after being placed on administrative leave: Board GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Galveston Parks Board officially dismissed Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis after he was put on administrative leave earlier this year. On Monday, Interim ... Galveston Island Beach Patrol chief terminated after being placed on administrative leave: Board Houston Chronicle: Galveston Beach Patrol looks to add more than 20 lifeguards ahead of summer The Galveston Beach Patrol is looking to hire at least 20 lifeguards as the island prepares for millions of summer visitors. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, an average of 5 million to 6 million enjoyed ...

Galveston Beach Patrol looks to add more than 20 lifeguards ahead of summer