Homeless man rescues mom and her 8-month-old baby after crash into Dickinson Bayou, officials say

abc13.com (News) 1/2 12:06P Courtney Carpenter

Officials say a homeless man who stays in a wooded area near the bayou saw the crash happen and paddled his canoe out to rescue the mom and her 8-month-old baby.

Stolen Tailgate Found for Sale on Facebook, Suspect Arrested Again in Humble

Texas Herald News 1/2 3:37A Amalia Weigandt

HUMBLE, Texas – What started as a routine theft report turned into an unexpected online discovery that led deputies straight to a repeat offender. On December 31, 2025, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office, Precinct 4 responded to a “Meet...

Dickinson allows neighbors to legally ring in 2026 with fireworks for the first time

abc13.com (News) 1/1 2:48A Nick Natario

For the first time, Dickinson neighbors can light fireworks on New Year's, and not get in trouble for doing so.

Dickinson Economic Development Corporation January Regular Meeting Agenda

City of Dickinson (Agendas) 12/29 4:18A

Dickinson Economic Development Corporation January Regular Meeting Agenda

Four area players will be on the Houston All-Star team for the January 3, 2026 Bayou Bowl

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 12/27 4:24A Brandon Williams

Four area players will be on the Houston All-Star team for the January 3, 2026 Bayou Bowl against a team of all-stars from the East Texas area. Dickinson receiver Kaileb Peterson and Gators defensive linemen Kenneth Hightower and Duce Mosley will...

Wanted Dallas Fugitive with 12 Felony Warrants Caught After Foot Chase at Gulf Freeway Hotel

Texas Herald News 12/23 11:38P Amalia Weigandt

Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office arrested a wanted fugitive Tuesday after locating him at a hotel along the Gulf Freeway and taking him into custody following a brief foot chase. On December 23, 2025, members of Constable Mark...

Congrats to Dickinson outside linebacker Quintrell Bloom

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 12/23 7:00A Brandon Williams

Congrats to Dickinson outside linebacker Quintrell Bloom, who committed to play collegiately at Trinity Valley Community College.

Marquis Johnson will place his name into the transfer portal

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 12/20 4:22A Brandon Williams

Dickinson alum Marquis Johnson will place his name into the transfer portal. Johnson has spent the past three seasons at the University of Missouri, where he amassed 1,075 receiving yards and six touchdowns.

Six Members of the DISD Football Team Achieve All-State Academic Honors

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 12/16 4:40A Brandon Williams

Achieving all-state academic honors is one of the elite goals for student-athletes, and for six members of the Dickinson football team, it is a goal accomplished. Congrats to Gators Braden Glover, Kaedyn Harris, Aydin Edison, Isaac Ramirez, Max...

Early Dismissals = Early Starts

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 12/16 4:29A Brandon Williams

With area schools heading out for the Christmas break, game times on Friday will be earlier than normal. Girls’ hoops start at 3 PM, while the first game on the boys’ schedule tips off at 5 PM. Wednesday: No games scheduled for the day. Thursday:...

Diego Sanchez announced his decision to enter the transfer portal after recording 100 total tackles...

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 12/13 3:58A Brandon Williams

Dickinson alum Diego Sanchez announced his decision to enter the transfer portal after recording 100 total tackles and five interceptions at Arkansas Tech. Sanchez, who added 13 pass breakups and five tackles for loss, will have two seasons of...

Games Get Real for Girls Hoops

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 12/13 3:53A Brandon Williams

Tuesday opens district play for girls’ basketball teams, as the first month of the season has helped break the ice for those seeking to make deep playoff runs. The best matchup will see Dickinson at home hosting Clear Creek in a District 24-6A...

Fishing Forecast

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 12/13 3:51A Brandon Williams

Bolivar: FAIR. 60 degrees. Anglers are catching plenty of redfish and trout almost everywhere using finger mullet and mud minnows. A few speckled trout are being caught along with sand trout, croakers, and crabs along the jetty, but it has been...

P&Z Workshop

City of Dickinson (Agendas) 12/3 4:14A

P&Z Workshop

Three Juveniles Arrested After Foot Pursuit in Brunswick Place Neighborhood

Texas Herald News 11/30 8:17A Amalia Weigandt

Harris County Precinct 7 deputies responded to a call about three male suspects seen in a backyard in the Brunswick Place neighborhood. One of them was reported to be carrying a backpack with a handgun inside. When deputies arrived, the group ran...