The City of Galveston will mark Juneteenth this year with its first-ever fireworks show as part of a full day of celebration on Wednesday, June 19. Juneteenth commemorates ...

One of Galveston's hottest new attractions aims to combat the persistent, and patently incorrect, perception that Texas is not a surfing state. Since February, the Texas Surf Museum has delighted in ...

Galveston, Texas, is a coastal gem offering a mix of history, entertainment, and scenic beauty. Explore stunning beaches, the iconic Pleasure Pier, and historic districts like The Strand.

If that doesn't make the beach sound appealing, City of Galveston has many indoor attractions for those on ... Before coming to Texas, Rebekah was an investigative journalist at the Albany Times ...

Located 50 miles southeast of Houston, Galveston is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast that boasts ... system that connects many of the top attractions; the fare is $1 for adults.

Many Houston-area school districts start spring break Monday, and Galveston Island is among the ... Surf boards and a history of the sport in Texas is on display in the new museum in the historic ...

Winter is the best time to score a deal on your accommodations, but it will likely be too chilly to enjoy Galveston's beach activities. The months that span May and September constitute Galveston ...

GALVESTON, Texas — Vacuums sucked the water out of the seaside inn run by Nick Gaido’s family in Galveston since 1911 as power was still spotty nearly one week after a resurgent Hurricane ...

But for many families in Galveston, Texas, where the holiday originated, celebrations have been a mainstay for generations. June 19th commemorates the fall of slavery in Galveston in 1865 — two ...