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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,...

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The Art of Poetry with John Harn

Art of Poetry at GAC With Poet John Harn Every Thursday through-September 13th, 5:30-7pm, this ongoing workshop with poet John Harn is...

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An Old Tradition of Ooey-Gooey Yumminess

Mario’s Seawall Italian & Pizzeria: An Old Tradition of Ooey-Gooey Yumminess Three words could really say it all about Mario’s – pizza,...

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Mugging It Up!

By Gini Rainey We all have them – those friends that we love to entertain, but who don’t always like the same...

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Duck! Here It Comes!

By Gini Rainey For those of you who have been paying attention to the general theme of my cookbook collection, you may...

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Historically Speaking

by Gini Rainey I was thinking this morning about all the incredible advances in technology that I have seen in my lifetime,...

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What’s In a Book?

by Gini Rainey There’s a whole new world waiting for you between the covers of your next book. It’s no secret that...

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I Love Google!

By Gini Rainey Sometimes (well, to be perfectly honest – a lot of times) I have dreams that seem really real, and...

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Nothing Like It Before: Beef Jerkey Outlet

Beef Jerky Outlet: Exquisite Quality and Taste Combined By Terry Card Quality and taste defines the difference between jerky purchased at the...

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Book Reviews: A Time for Reminiscing

By Gini Rainey “Letters to My Grandchildren – Living an Intentional Legacy” By Sharon Stone While this is not a book that...

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Aunt Jemima – She’s Not Just For Pancakes Anymore

By Gini Rainey Growing up in a small, north-western town in Minnesota wasn’t as bad as you might imagine. Sure, Moorhead has...

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Brandon Rhyder: A Man on a Mission

Rhyder released his first album, self-titled “Brandon Rhyder,” in 2001 and since then has released six more. His second album, “Behind The...

Ride ’em Cowboy

By Gini Rainey My dad was quite the jokester. It seems like he was either pulling off a prank or thinking up...

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February Book Reviews: Love to Read

Love to Read! By Gini Rainey The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks – by Rebecca Skloot In a New York Times bestseller,...

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Super Bowl of Raspberries

By Gini Rainey I don’t know about you and yours, but today me and mine are going to a Super Bowl party...

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A Wonderful Taste of Galveston

Taste of The Strand: A Wonderful Taste of Galveston By Lauren Elizabeth Ware I love food. Better known from Shaggy on Scooby...

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New Reads for the New Year

By Gini Rainey The beginning of the new year is a great time to set reading goals for yourself if you haven’t...

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Dash Beardsley: Galveston’s Premier Paranormal Expert

Dubbed as the Ghost man of Galveston, Dash is considered Galveston’s premier paranormal expert. His tour has been voted the #1 most...

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Get Ready to Read

By Gini Rainey “Everything We Keep” By Kerry Lonsdale Once you pick up this perfect debut novel, don’t plan on doing much...

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Coast 2 Soul: Voices of the Island

By: Lauren Elizabeth Ware On the first and third Tuesday of every month, people from all walks of life gather at The...

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Joe Premo: Inspiration Comes Almost Too Easy

By Rachel Delanoix “Honestly, if I would have known guitar was this hard to do, I would have never started it,” Joe...

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How to get around on the Island

Seawall and Downtown Parking Tips The City of Galveston charges for parking along Seawall Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily...

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Humboldt Penguins, Oil Rig Aquarium, and a Shipwreck Replica

Moody Gardens Reveals New Aquarium Pyramid: Humboldt Penguins, Oil Rig Aquarium, and a Shipwreck Replica Hidden behind the doors of Moody...

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Lone Star Heroes: Comics, Toys, and Collectibles

By Matthew West Lone Star Heroes: Comics, Toys, and Collectibles, right here in Galveston, is about to celebrate their first anniversary. It...

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Galveston Island Brewing: Part 2 & Getting Better All The Time

By Terry Card Everyone loves a success story! There is one Millennial in our midst who is the epitome of a success...

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Nautical Décor, Island Style Galore

By Rob Lucey Whether you are fortunate enough to own an island home or just want to take a bit of the...

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Galveston Island Brewery: Tours, Tap Room and So Much More

By Terry Card, Photos by Christa Schreckengost No longer is it necessary to go off the island to tour a brewery. The...

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Ocean Star Oil Rig & Museum: History of the Oil Business

By Terry Card Snuggled within a tranquil scene of pure white pelicans sunning themselves on the rocks protecting the working fishing...

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Mom & Pop’s Serve Up Homemade Cuisines

Everyone always asks, “Where do the locals go to eat?” Well, locals choose the locally-owned small spots that are a little...

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Galveston’s Own Farmers Market Gets Bigger and Better

Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (GOFM) opened in October 2012 in a humble downtown parking lot behind Antiques Warehouse with a quaint view...

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Galveston Island: A Visit to Three Different Lands

By Sissie Coomes Variety is the secret to life and Galveston Island has a nice variety of ethnic restaurants. Below are...

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Tin Cup’s Caddy Shack

By Terry Card The two golfing buddies sat down at the bar to order their drinks. The bartender came over immediately and...

Brews Brothers: The Art and Craft of Beer on The Strand

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost As a biology student in college, Justin Strait was using his lab to brew beer....

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Jack’s Pub: Ever the Character

By Terry Card Jack was working behind the bar and it was hot in the lounge. An idea to keep cool hit...

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Antique Island: Tour the Timeless Treasures of Galveston

By Kimber Fountain, Photos by Christa Schreckengost A well-rounded antiquing experience in Galveston is by no means a one-stop-shop, because just like...