🌱 What will Galveston’s new council decide about the Discovery Sands project?
Galveston, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Galveston! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What will Galveston’s new council decide about the Discovery Sands project?
- What a Galveston County jury will decide about a councilman’s Facebook posts
- How far have record-breaking sea turtle nests spread toward Galveston?
Today's riddle: Why did the elephant wear pink socks? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 79 degrees.
- Wednesday: Tropical rainstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 79. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A heavy thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 82 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Galveston runoff elections decided, clearing way for Discovery Sands hearing (houstonpublicmedia.org) — Galveston voters have filled the final two city council seats, setting the stage for a pivotal June 25 hearing on the controversial Discovery Sands development near Jamaica Beach. Newly confirmed members Sharon B. Lewis and Michael Niebuhr will help decide whether the large coastal village-style project benefits Galveston’s environment, traffic, services, and overall quality of life. 
2. Social media feud moves from Facebook to the courtroom (galvnews.com) — A closely watched civil trial is getting underway in Galveston County’s 212th District Court, where La Marque councilman Joseph Lowry faces defamation and harassment claims tied to his Facebook posts. Jurors will weigh whether his online commentary about local residents and officials is protected speech or crosses into actionable harm, with damages and past legal agreements also under scrutiny.
3. Kemp's ridley sea turtles surpass Texas nesting record in 2026 (caller.com subscription) — Endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are having a record-breaking nesting season along the Texas coast, with nests now documented from Galveston Island down to Boca Chica Beach. While most nesting happens on North Padre Island, Galveston-area beaches are part of this conservation success, and residents can follow hatchling release announcements through Padre Island National Seashore’s website, social media, or Hatchling Hotline.
4. New foundation honors nurse's legacy through student scholarships (galvnews.com) — Local nursing students, including those at Galveston College, can benefit from a new scholarship program created in memory of Galveston County nurse Yvette “Evie” Batiste. The Dickinson-based Evie Batiste Nursing Foundation awarded its first $500 scholarships and plans ongoing support, outreach, and educational assistance to strengthen the area’s healthcare workforce.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because his blue socks were in the wash. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)
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