Authorities in Jamaica Beach, west of Galveston, posted an alert Thursday ... agencies to proactively prepare for this event." The island's west end was also hit with "extremely heavy traffic ...

Before the shooting incident, residents reported gridlock on the island because of “Senior Skip Day.” The City of Galveston said traffic was backed up from 71st Street to Jamaica Beach.

GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Galveston police are investigating after a small plane made an emergency landing on Jamaica Beach in Galveston County on Saturday. Police say the incident ...

Beach Toy Borrow Boxes are back! The boxes return to Galveston to keep beaches clean. Galveston Island on social media ...

as well as the beach's proximity to the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Stewart Beach sits where Broadway Avenue and the Seawall intersect. Parking costs $12 between Monday and Thursday ...