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11/10/2025

Fight to the finish exhibit - 1945: the final year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. In commemoration, the Fight to the Finish

11/10/2025

11/09/2025

Christina Sullivan Foundation to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrating Inclusive Community Programs

With hearts full of gratitude and purpose, the Christina Sullivan Foundation announces a new chapter in its mission to uplift and include individuals of all abilities throughout Galveston and the greater South Houston area. The Foundation invites the community and media to join in a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the expansion of its inclusive community programs and facilities at 123 25th Street, Suite 2017, Galveston, Texas.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:30 p.m.
📍 Location: 123 25th Street, Suite 2017, Galveston, TX
🎉 What to Expect: A ribbon cutting ceremony, remarks from community leaders, tours of the facility, and opportunities to connect with program participants and supporters.
“The Christina Sullivan Foundation exists all because she lived,” said Josephine Grillo Sullivan, mother of Christina Sullivan and Founder and CEO of the Christina Sullivan Foundation.
“Christina showed us the purpose behind it all—how to lead with love, joy, and compassion. Everything we do is guided by her spirit. My love for her, and my belief in what she began, continue to shine through this work—creating a place where everyone feels accepted, valued, and connected through fun, friendship, and belonging.”
The Christina Sullivan Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with all abilities through inclusive programs that promote fitness, recreation, social connection, and personal growth. Founded in loving memory of Christina Sullivan, the organization carries forward her legacy of compassion and joy by creating opportunities for people of all abilities to learn, play, and thrive together. Serving communities from Galveston to South Houston, the Foundation continues to inspire acceptance, belonging, and the power of shared humanity.

11/08/2025

Added Reliability for Gulf Coast Power
By Ruth Ann Ruiz
The Post Newspaper Features Editor
What was once pastureland in North Galveston County, and still today Longhorns roam nearby, is now an electric battery storage facility. Located near the city limits of Dickinson and League City and situated south of FM 646, the facility now operating can provide power equivalent to an average of 140,000 households during high electrical power usage.
Doug Latimer and his partner Bernard Rosenbaum purchased the pastureland more than 30 years ago, and Latimer is pleased with their decision to sell to GridStor who built and will operate the battery facility.
“From everything I read about GridStor they’re a good outfit," Latimer said. "It will stabilize the electric system, it’ll help keep the lights on."
What the battery storage means for residents is greater reliability for electrical power. During times of excess of power on the grid, the excess will be stored in the lithium-lined batteries. Then when the load on the grid is greater than what the grid can deliver, the electricity stored in the batteries will be sent back to the grid.

The storage system is a modular design, which means that if one unit or two or more go down, the others will continue to operate. While remotely operated, the facility has local technicians, such as Storm Puszewski, on call to handle any issues that arise.

The main cubes are made of aluminum, and each box has eight batteries. Noise from the facility is very low, and there are security cameras throughout the property, which is fully enclosed by security fencing.

A ribbon cutting hosted by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce was held Tuesday to celebrate the opening of the facility. Guest speakers included Congressman Randy Weber of Texas' 14th district, Texas State Representative Terri Leo Wilson, of District 23 and Chairman Thomas J. Gleeson of the Public Utility Commission of Texas

“Our need for energy has increased in Texas, and building storage is essential,”. Gleeson said.

Weber had more to say about Texas' role in energy production.

“This battery storage facility is a win-win," said Weber, who serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. "We don’t just talk about powering America. We do it. We’re a proud energy powerhouse in Texas. When America flips a switch fills up a fighter jet, chances are the energy came from right here in Texas. President Trump’s focus is on making sure we are never dependent on hostile nations for our energy.”

Wilson affirmed the company’s claim to zero accident reports during construction.
“My office had no phone calls regarding safety from this project,” Wilson said.

GridStor reports that it complied with all safety requirements in the construction phase and in the operation of the facility.

11/08/2025

On Your Mark Get Set and They are Off

By Ruth Ann Ruiz
The Post Newspaper Features Editor

It was a race between a polo horse and a Tesla truck, the first ever race of its kind, and from what witnesses reported, the polo horse won.
The race was part of a Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony for Galveston Island Polo Company.
“It was Patches' and my first time racing against a car, and we had a blast," said polo champion Kerstie Allen as she stood near her horse. "The weather was amazing!”
Allen had come to Galveston’s East Beach to be part of making history by racing against a Tesla truck.
“This was awesome!” said Micale Proctor, general manager at Tesla in League City.
Proctor was the driver for the race.
“At the finish, the car was going about 80 miles per hour. It lost some traction in the sand.”
Proctor grew up coming to the beaches in Galveston with his family and was jubilant as the race ended, even though the horse managed the sand with greater finesse. He is eager to race against other moving objects, such as planes, trains and fast cars. If you want to race a Tesla truck in something that it has not already raced, reach out to the dealership and ask for Micheal Proctor. He just might be primed for another race.

11/08/2025

OBITUARY
Linda Lou Hodges Domel
On November 4, 2025, Linda Lou Hodges Domel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Though her earthly journey has ended, her faith, love, and gentle spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Linda was born on January 5, 1946, in Galveston, Texas, to Lewis Meredith Hodges and Catherine Muriel Martinelli Hodges. She was the second of two daughters and is now reunited in heaven with her parents and her sister, Ginger.

Linda’s early years were marked by both grace and resilience. As a young child in Galveston, she survived the 1947 Texas City Disaster, one of the deadliest industrial accidents in U.S. history. Her father caught her high chair as it twisted from the explosion — a moment that would forever remind the family of God’s providence and protection.

The family later moved to Texas City, where Linda graduated from Texas City High School in 1965. After high school, she worked in downtown Texas City and later at the University of Texas Medical Branch, serving faithfully in the accounting division for 11 years.

Linda’s life was marked by her deep love for people and her unwavering devotion to God. While attending First Baptist Church of Texas City, she became active in the single adult ministry, where she found both fellowship and purpose. It was through that ministry that she met the love of her life, Ron Domel.

Their love story began in July 1980 with a simple movie date to see Airplane! and quickly became one of faith, laughter, and steadfast love. Ron recalls, “When I drove her home, I kissed her good night, and that was it — love at first sight.” They married on May 16, 1981, and shared 44 beautiful years together, raising three children and watching their family grow in love and faith.

Linda’s greatest joy came in motherhood — a role she long anticipated and embraced with all her heart. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild were her pride and delight.

Linda is survived by her loving husband, Ron, three cherished children, six grandchildren and one great-grandson: Son, Doug and Theresa and their daughter, Alora; Daughter, Cathy, her husband Chris, and their children Hayley, the mother of great-grandson Hudson, Hannah, Cameron, Caleb, and Cannon; and Son Ronnie and Renee.

Linda is also survived by a host of extended family and dear friends, who will remember her warmth, humor, and unshakable faith.

The family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Living Hope Hospice for their compassionate care, and to their church family at Temple Baptist Church of Texas City for their love, prayers, and tireless support.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 9, 2025 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm at
Temple Baptist Church, 1200 22nd St N., Texas City, TX 77590. Linda's Celebration of Life service will follow at 5:00pm.

Linda’s life was a testimony of love — for her Savior, for her family, and for everyone blessed to cross her path. Though she has gone home to be with the Lord, her light continues to shine brightly in the lives she touched.

“Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.” — Matthew 25:23

11/08/2025

ICYMI: Texans Overwhelmingly Approve Statewide Constitutional Amendments
Increasing Homestead Exemptions & Delivering Property Tax Cuts Statewide!
Senator Bettencourt’s Constitutional Amendments are 3 of the top 4 Props with Voters
HOUSTON, TX — Chair of the Senate Local Government Committee, Senator Paul Bettencourt
(R-Houston), released the following statement last night after the passage of record homestead
exemption Propositions 11 and 13, which he authored during the 89th Regular Legislative Session
under Senate Bills 4 and 23, including authoring Proposition 10, which received the highest
approval passage of all 17 constitutional amendments at 89% to exempt homes destroyed by fire.
There are seven other tax-related measures passed by Texas voters in the Nov. 4, 2025 election:
“Last night, tax policy issues like Propositions 11 and 13 drove voter turnout in this
election. Clearly, Propositions 11 and 13, which received a 77%+ and 79%+ supermajority
of voter support respectively, increase the homestead exemption for all 5.7 million
homesteads and as priorities of Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, it’s no surprise they passed the
Legislature unanimously.
These measures will provide much-needed school property tax cuts for Texas taxpayers.
As author, coauthor, and sponsor of many of the tax-cut measures on the ballot, it’s great
to see these common-sense constitutional amendments gain this kind of support from the
public and I’m very happy that Texans again voted for record homestead exemption
increases, and supported other bills authored by my Senate and House colleagues!
The bellwether local issue last night was Proposition Q, which lost two-to-one in the City
of Austin, not surprisingly, since it would have resulted in a 20% property tax rate increase
within just one year. Notably, the four major property tax exemption propositions got the
highest voter rate approval, ranking above Proposition 16 in fifth place at 72%, which
required citizenship to vote in Texas elections.”
Senator Bettencourt, who has long championed property-tax relief legislation and fiscal policy
reforms to limit excessive taxation and ensure local-government accountability, emphasized that
tonight’s results demonstrate the success of ongoing efforts by the Texas Legislature to
strengthen the state’s economic foundation while protecting taxpayers. Once the election results
are certified and the amendments officially proclaimed, Propositions 11 and 13 will take effect
immediately for Property Tax Year 2025. Of the remaining tax-related amendments, Propositions
5, 7, 9, 10, and 17 apply to Tax Year 2026, while Propositions 2, 6, and 8 become effective upon
certification (not earlier than 15 and not later than 30 days after Election Day) or on the date
specified in the measure. Together, these amendments phase in over the next two tax years.

11/08/2025

11/07/2025

The Santa Fe Police Officers Association - FOP Lodge 600 and Santa Fe Fire & Rescue are hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner Drive-Thru providing turkey and sides at Station 1 on Saturday, November 22 starting at 12 p.m.!
No proof of residency or income required for pickup, meals are limited to the first 50 families so come early!🍗

11/05/2025

11/05/2025

Paws for Protection

Four of Galveston County Sheriff's newest recruits were on stage on Saturday at League City's Civic Center.
The four-legged recruits were imported from the Netherlands in July. They came from their cool 60-degree climate to land on a Texas tarmac at 125 degrees, explained Galveston County Sheriff Captain Tommy Maffei.
The dogs spent about two weeks acclimating to their new environment and then began their training as law enforcement canines with skills in tracking, narcotic detection, criminal apprehension, and advanced defensive canine skills.
The four canines on stage were purchased through financial donations made by The Law Enforcement Alliance for Galveston County (LEAFGC). Maffei shared the department purchased two additional canines to serve in narcotics detection, one for Clear Creek Independent School District, the other at the county jail.
Maffei is confident the canine unit with six canines will provide an additional level of law enforcement services for Galveston County.
"Our new K9 Division will play a vital role in ensuring that violent criminals are apprehended in Galveston County. If you are a violent criminal from Harris County coming down to prey on our citizens, this is your notice. We will track you down, we will apprehend you, and you will be held accountable by the Galveston County Justice System," said Maffei.
The dogs will finish their training and hit the streets in the spring of 2026.
The $100,000 needed to purchase the four canines came through fundraisers and community donors to LEAFGC.
LEAFGC has been supplementing the needs of 10+ law enforcement agencies in Galveston County since 2022. Recently, LEAFGC provided a rescue boat for Jamaica Beach PD, a drone for Kemah PD, uniforms for Hitchcock PD, and two RAD suits for Friendswood PD.
Stephanie Cramer, the new board president of LEAFGC, is glad to be able to step in and provide support for law enforcement. "It's an honor to do what we can do to serve those who are serving us," said Cramer.
Raising funds through events such as Saturday night's bingo, live auction, and silent auction is a primary means for LEAFGC to provide much-needed items for local law enforcement.
Santa Fe Police Chief Robert Shores said his department has thus far not requested support from LEAFGC, but he and his wife Brittany Shores, a detective with LaMarque PD, both enjoyed the evening. Chief Shores won at bingo, scoring a Michael Kors bag which he handed over to his wife.
The event, Denim, Diamonds & Daubers, was hosted by League City Councilman Scott Higginbotham. Attire was western casual with glimmers of shine, and Santa Fe Mayor Brandon Noto was auctioneer for the live auction. The facility was adorned Texas style with cowboy boots serving as flower vases hosting sunflowers and Back the Blue American flags.
Cramer reports that the evening was a success, raising beyond the $30,000 intended goal, but final totals have not been calculated.
For more information on how you can get involved, please visit LEAFGC.org.