After nearly 15 years of service, I am announcing my early retirement as Criminal District Attorney for Galveston County, effective September 30, 2025. I had previously announced my intention to …
Publisher
Publisher
Locally owned and operated in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas. David Day Owner/Publisher brings over 46 years of newspaper experience to The Post Newspaper. Opened in 2003, The Post Newspaper wanted to provide an alternate information source for the local communities covering local news in a positive way and reporting facts to our readers. Connecting to the community is what The Post Newspaper is all about. Over 70,000 weekly readers learn about local concerns, area sports, charity events, legal notices and entertainment in their community. The Post is a member of several local Chamber of Commerce, and its staff volunteers at numerous events throughout Galveston County. All of this is made possible by our advertisers, who count on us to deliver their message to our readers. Twice weekly, The Post newspaper delivers information on businesses and services to our readers all over the county. Our staff is dedicated to provide over the top service, fresh ideas and exciting new ways to market business. Join our impressive list of advertisers and supporters that say they saw it in The Post Newspaper. Contact David at publisher@thepostnewspaper.net or 409-943-4265.
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News
Sen.Bettencourt starts 2nd 89th Special Session with a “Hat-Trick” of Bills Passing Committee!
by Publisherby PublisherSB3: Outdoor Warning Sirens, SB9: Replaces STAAR Test, & SB10: Reduces Property Tax Levy GrowthAUSTIN, TX – During the 89th Legislature’s 2nd Called Special Session, convened by Governor GregAbbott, Senator …
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Bettencourt’s Outdoor Warning Sirens in Flood-Prone Areas, SB 2, Passes Senate Unanimously!
by Publisherby PublisherLt. Gov. Dan Patrick Priority Bill Mandates Early Warning Sirens in Response to July 4th Flood DisasterAUSTIN, TX — Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), authored by Senate Local Government Chairman …
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Advice
Will Subaru take responsibility for this “fatally flawed” Forester?
by Publisherby PublisherIllustration by Dustin Elliott Despite repeated repairs, Anita Smith’s 2020 Subaru Forester won’t start and is “fatally flawed.” Why won’t Subaru help her get it fixed? Q: I’ve been a …
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News
Media’on on the Marvin Nichols Conflict Leads toStudy of Reservoir’s Impacts & Time Delay
by Publisherby PublisherNORTHEAST TEXAS (August 13, 2025) – In response to the news that regional water planninggroups in North Texas (Region C) and Northeast Texas (Region D) had reached a mediatedagreement in …
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Community
Big Brothers Big Sisters Gulf Coast Celebrates 50 Years with Benefit Concert at the historic 1894 Grand Opera House
by Publisherby PublisherThis year marks a remarkable milestone for Big Brothers Big Sisters Gulf Coast — 50 years of igniting potential, building connections, and changing lives across Galveston County. Since opening its …
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Pets
This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center Pets of the Week are Lucian and Sunkist.
by Publisherby PublisherGive a big hello to Lucian (A041495), who is a 3 month old male Domestic Short Hair/Russian Blue mix. Lucian is a handsome kitten and shows off his deep blue …
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News
Attorney General Ken Paxton Successfully Defends Texas’s Voter ID Requirement for Mail-in-Ballots and Vote-by-Mail Applications
by Publisherby PublisherAUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully defeated an attempt to challenge Texas’s requirement that voters put their ID number on mail-in ballots and vote-by-mail applications. As part of S.B. …
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Compassionate Allowances are a way to quickly identify diseases and other medical conditions that, by definition, meet Social Security’s standards for disability benefits. These conditions primarily include certain cancers, adult …
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Education
Rotary Club of Galveston Island awards Ball High grad $1,500 scholarship
by Publisherby PublisherGALVESTON, Texas (Aug. 14, 2025) – The Rotary Club of Galveston Island awarded Ball High School graduate, Ruby Gundrum, a scholarship for $1,500 during the Rotary Club’s meeting on July …
