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Sea Side Reads

By Gini Rainey “BETWEEN WIND & WATER: 1898 GALVESTON” by Rosa Morgan Set in late 19th century Galveston, Ms. Morgan successfully brings...

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Camping Island Style: Galveston Fun

By Rob Lucey More than 40 million Americans go camping in the United States each year. While campers still hope to...

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Get a Bird’s-Eye View of Galveston Island 2 Ways

Although strolling along the Seawall and lounging on a sandy beach are some of the best ways to enjoy Galveston’s coastal charm,...

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The Proletariat: Galveston’s Artists Celebrate New Multi-Use Venue

Written by Michael Alan Basham, Photographed by Sharis DeJaynes Forty years ago when things were just starting to coalesce on the Strand...

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The Boardwalk: Galveston’s Historic Pleasure Pier

By Kimber Fountain, Photographed by Christa Schreckengost The year is 1906. The citizens of Galveston have survived The Great Storm of 1900, which...

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Smörgåsbord Is Ready!

By Gini Rainey I’m always on the lookout for good cookbooks that are either regional, ethnic or odd, and my sister scored...

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“A Little Weekend Time Traveling” At Visker & Scriveners Handcrafted Quills, Books and Oddities

Written and Photographed by Michael Alan Basham One steps off of the warmer westward exposure of the more modern day Victorian Tremont...

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Island Treasure Hunts: A Fun Time for All Ages

By Terry Card Texans who live close to the heady atmosphere of space technology at NASA and Johnson Space Center will appreciate...

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Reading is Fun-damental

By Gini Rainey If you are anything like me, your life is so full of busy-ness that you pretty much need to...

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The Heard Gallery: A History of Art Downtown

By Terry Card Vincent Van Gogh/Ray Heard. How could those two names be linked in any way? What could they possibly have...

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Fall Reading

By Gini Rainey The Waiting Room by Emily Bleeker Written by the author of When I’m Gone, this book has just as...

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Dash Beardsley Ghost Tours of Galveston

Join a haunted ghost tour like no other! Galveston’s oldest and longest-running ghost tour is owned and operated by Dash Beardsley, the...

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Fall Reading At Its Best

By Gini Rainey The Day John Died by Christopher Anderson Who has not been fascinated by one of the most famous families...

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Galveston’s Fantastic Bird Migration

By Jim Stevenson At the beginning of February, when thoughts are cluttered with Super Bowl, taxes and that special person on Valentine’s...

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Hurricane Tour During Hurricane Season…I Think YES

1900 Hurricane Tour Mark the 118 anniversary of the deadliest natural disaster in American history on this tour! This hour long driving...

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“Angel Talk” by Cathy Catching

Author Cathy Catching has written three wonderful books. The first book, “Angel Talk: A True Story of One Woman’s Miraculous Healing and...

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Some Things to Think About

By Gini Rainey “The Isle of Gold” by Seven Jane If you like to read adventure books that have everything from swashbuckling...

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It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over!

By Gini Rainey Well, it sort of feels like summer is over, what with school starting tomorrow here in Tyler, but some of us...

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Wasn’t That Just Yesterday?

By Gini Rainey It seems like just yesterday that my daughter Beth came home from middle school and announced that one of...

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Jump Into Something Interesting

By Gini Rainey “Checking Out of The Hotel Euthanasia” by Gerard Graham Here is a very interesting read that reveals a lot...

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Sin City of the South Tour

Explore Galveston’s Free State period from 1920-1958 with this hour long tour. Learn the history of gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution in Galveston....

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Dang It’s Hot!

By Gini Rainey Living in Texas during the summer can be quite a challenge for someone who grew up just a couple...

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We All Scream for Ice Cream! Get the Scoop on the Island’s Frosty Frenzy

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost The long chill of this year’s winter has finally given way to the burning heat...

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Riondo’s Italian Ristorante: An Inspired Revival of Classic Dining

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost For seventeen years, the lower west half of the historic and monumental Hutchings and Sealy...

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Chill Out With A Cool Summer Read

By Gini Rainey Send Down the Rain – By Charles Martin In his thirteenth novel, this New York Times Award-winning author successfully...

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The Tallest Ropes Course and Zip Line at Moody Gardens

Challenge your agility, balance, and strength at Moody Gardens as you encounter the new five-tier Sky Trail® Explorer Ropes Course and thrilling...

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Escape The Heat This Summer With Devil & The Deep Brewery

Devil & The Deep Brewery: Quench Your Thirst With Some Cold Beverages Opened a few months ago is Galveston’s newest brewery Devil...

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Vintage Crown Boutique & Bar: A Michelada Bar and Much More

Located at 215 23rd St. in Downtown Galveston, Vintage Crown Boutique Bar features a nice line of clothing and a specialty bar...

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Zipp E-bikes: Electric Fun

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein And at Zipp E-bikes, riding...

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This Is To Die For!

By Gini Rainey When my mother passed away on July 4th, 1977, I hadn’t been exposed to very many funerals here in...

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Argentine Tango “Grooves” It’s Way To Galveston

Argentine Tango Comes To Galveston Argentine Tango dance classes are being offered weekly June 3rd, 10th, and 17th, 5-6:30pm. The Sunday Tango...

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Devil and the Deep Brewing: A Hoppy Dream Come True

By Terry Card Behind every business, there is a story. Its parts may be the building, the location, or the entrepreneur who...

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Community Creative Collision at Galveston Island Market!

Galveston Island Market Saturday, June 16th, the Galveston Island Market is open 10am-4pm and offers a festive monthly outdoor event where local...

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Spend the Summer Reading

By Gini Rainey “Bring Me Back” by B. A. Paris Just when you think an author can’t out do their last book,...

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Eat It – It’s Good For You!

By Gini Rainey Now that we are a week down the road from Mother’s Day, I would imagine things around your house...

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Henry Rosenberg’s Gifts to Galveston

Passport To The Past: Henry Rosenberg’s Gifts to Galveston May 2018 marks the 125th anniversary of Henry Rosenberg’s charitable bequests. Rosenberg Library...

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This Art Will Capture Your Soul: René Wiley Gallery

Painting Her Soul By Terry Card What makes the René Wiley Gallery successful? Located at Postoffice Street and 22nd, Galveston’s renowned attraction,...