Local leaders urge evaluation of alternative as Galveston weighs infrastructure decision tied to Gulf Coast shipbuilding and maritime expansion. A quiet but potentially landmark shift is underway in how Galveston thinks about its future. In an exclusive interview with...
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Breaking News: Davie Defense Secures U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Cutter Contract
Federal Contract. Local Impact. Davie Defense’s planned expansion on the Texas Gulf Coast now carries a defined federal mission. The company has been awarded a U.S. Coast Guard contract to construct five Arctic Security Cutters, directly linking Galveston and Port...
Davie Defense Brings 2,400 Jobs to Galveston
One of the largest industrial investments in recent Galveston history is now underway. On February 11, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that Davie Defense Inc. will expand shipbuilding operations in Galveston and Port Arthur, launching a $730 million investment...
A Bold Bet: Galveston’s $540 Million Leap Forward
Galveston is preparing for one of its biggest private investments in decades. Sachs on the Seawall—a $540 million mixed-use project by Royal Crown Enterprise—will bring a Marriott Renaissance hotel, condos, apartments (including workforce housing), and retail to the...




