Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Galveston Independent School District after the district refused to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, as required by a new state law.

The attempted abduction happened just before 7 a.m. near the 900 block of 28th Street, according to the Galveston Police Department.

Galveston ISD superintendent Jerry Gibson has parted ways with the district as of early Tuesday.

An investigation is underway after a body was discovered in a dumpster outside a middle school in Galveston, according to district officials.

Galveston is gearing up for its 111th annual Mardi Gras celebration, which will be held Feb. 18 through March 1, 2022. The event is expected to attract more than 350,000 attendees and will offer several different activities, from balcony bashes and live concerts to elegant balls and parades.

Police have arrested and charged the son of a 61-year-old woman who was found dead in Galveston Monday.

Galveston police said two people have been arrested in connection with a child sex abuse investigation, including a Galveston Independent School District police officer.

A high school senior in Galveston Independent School District will already have a jump start on her college education when she graduates this year.

GALVESTON, Texas – The Galveston Independent School District announced Tuesday that all staff members could now get their COVID-19 vaccine. According to a news release, the Moderna vaccine will be available at the on-campus Teen Health Centers. The vaccine is open to all staff members as well as students over 18 who have medical conditions. There are Teen Health Centers at five of the 12 Galveston ISD campuses. “We’ll visit all campuses and then plans are to offer our Teen Health Center sites as distribution clinics for the public.”According to the release, the vaccines will also be distributed by the Teen Health Center to those schools that do not have a center for on-site appointments.

HOUSTON – Galveston Independent School District will offer access to rapid COVID-19 tests to symptomatic students and staff. The tests will allow them to test students and staff members at schools with Teen Health Center facilities. There are five Teen Health Center Facilities within Galveston ISD. Brown said the rapid COVID-19 tests are 98% accurate and are available within 15 minutes of taking the test. Rudolph said about 20 rapid COVID-19 tests were performed Thursday.

GALVESTON – With students across the Houston area now back in school for in-person learning, school districts across our area are exploring options in an effort to keep everyone safe and healthy. Galveston Independent School District has partnered with Houston-based Integrated Viral Protection with plans to install more than 100 biodefense indoor air protection units throughout its 12 campuses and other facilities. We’re very much looking forward to that,” said Keilli Moulton, Galveston ISD Superintendent. The system outputs cool, clean air that is virus-free, according to the company. We know what they’re in school they learn more, they learn better.

HOUSTON Galveston Independent School District receives a large donation that will help make virtual learning a success. The Moody Foundation provides a $1.9 million grant that will provide more than 3,000 new computers and tech support for students.