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04/18/2024

Great trails map for Galveston Island State Park. chrome-extensio://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4504_0042j.pdf

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04/16/2024

https://www.facebook.com/groups/577910774138981/permalink/885336896729699/

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04/11/2024

Wondering which beach is best?https://www.visitgalveston.com/blog/with-32-miles-of-coastline-find-your-beach-in-galveston/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=April+2024 #/questions/4291674

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03/26/2024

https://www.galvnews.com/business/buzz/biz-buzz-celebrity-couple-transforms-derelict-galveston-property-into-boutique-hotel-new-rental-properties-rise/article_9e05f77f-cbe4-50ec-a556-3826da3e5977.html

Room service: A long vacant island building that began in 1912 as a boarding house opened last week as a stylish boutique hotel.

03/18/2024

https://www.tamug.edu/newsroom/2024articles/bioluminescent-plankton.html?fbclid=IwAR2_4_E2E_8Ri_Tisl3vq37dqLeGFeXi5Tbytml-GuVnbfvnL3Rc_mbLwWU

Local Facebook groups have lit up with reports of glowing waters in the Galveston area. Experts believe the bioluminescent phenomenon is a phytoplankton called Noctiluca scintillans, aptly nicknamed "sea sparkle," which typically blooms in our region yearly.

03/16/2024

https://www.southernliving.com/things-to-do-galveston-tx-7971407

This beach town is full of fun, including historical tours, seafood dives, and plenty of beaches to go around. Here are the best things to do in Galveston, Texas, on your trip.

03/15/2024

If it's a dragon it has to be cool.

"While these captivating creatures may seem enchanting, it's essential to approach them with caution," Galveston County warns. Their sting can pack a punch!

03/15/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/cXCCZo9BFQdm8h6X/?mibextid=WaXdOe

Battleship Texas sits docked after being moved out of a floating dry dock after hull repairs were completed on Tuesday, 5 March 2024 in Galveston.

After 18 months of hull restoration, the ship was put back in the water for further restoration to continue at a nearby dock as part of a $70 million rehab of the historic battleship.

She's the only remaining dreadnought battleship above water.

03/10/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/xqaf2P5VdaBNaGrH/?mibextid=w8EBqM

03/06/2024

https://abc13.com/battleship-texas-restoration-progress-dreadnought-tour-dry-docked-wwi-ship-where-will-go/14492865/

Battleship Texas had been drydocked since August 2022. During that time, crews replaced over 700 tons of steel, painted the hull, and performed quality control checks.

03/06/2024

https://www.chron.com/gulf-coast/article/coffin-galveston-beach-haunted-promotion-18702976.php

It was all just a promotion for Galveston's Haunted Harbor Tours, but for a while the Internet was awash in Captain Jack Sparrow and Davy Jones' Locker theories

02/12/2024

https://thegetaway.com/destinations/cool-things-to-do-in-galveston-this-summer/1/?style=quick&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=c-search&utm_term=galveston%20news&adid=663975514970&ad_group_id=154584540630&utm_campaign=TGA-USA_-_Search_-_cool_things_to_do_in_galveston_this_summer_-_Desktop&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoKeuBhCoARIsAB4Wxtc0uR1uMl80RsDfdiMwt8ieZj58-iIqDPdpaaLYpM2RdDhrz-DlrEYaArJdEALw_wcB

Galveston is more than "just" on the Gulf Coast and cruises; it's actually an excellent family vacation spot with unique attractions you won't find elsewhere.

01/10/2024

https://www.chron.com/gulf-coast/article/galveston-island-coyote-sightings-18598148.php?fbclid=IwAR1eR0Hk24t29vu2UuDclyk2Aa6O9vnnS-vNqecQd9wqjN80qO4R0wquVx8

The clever canids, sometimes known as 'ghost wolves,' have been adopted as an unofficial mascot for the island by a growing number of Galvestonians.

01/05/2024

12/03/2023

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/battleship-uss-texas-making-ultimate-comeback-207661

While there is still considerable work that needs to be done to preserve the only surviving battleship to see service in both World Wars, when the restoration efforts are complete, USS Texas (BB-35) will have a new home at Pier 21 in Galveston.

11/21/2023

Considering snorkeling or SCUBA diving in Galveston? Apparently the coral is in excellent shape. See article:

Scientists say that like all reefs, they are fragile

11/02/2023

Short article about someone that spent a few years in Galveston.

I’m bidding Galveston Island a fond farewell

11/01/2023

https://www.galvnews.com/news/port-approves-lease-discussions-for-battleship-texas-berth/article_65dcffee-cac3-59ce-81b7-38de4275ef52.html

The Wharves Board of Trustees met Tuesday and discussed finalizations to a plan to berth the Battleship Texas in Galveston.

10/25/2023

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/texas/haunted-ghost-tour-tx/

Take a ghost tour of Galveston, Texas with Virgin Experience Gifts. You'll visit the spookiest, most haunted places in town.

10/24/2023

I don't think a lot of people realize how "wild" Galveston still is. This map shows the location of the various red wolf/coyote mix packs. If anyone is interested in commenting to the city council about the development shown on this map here is the link: https://forms.galvestontx.gov/Forms/PublicComment

08/16/2023

https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/08/16/galveston-trip-gave-us-a-chance-to-reset-before-school-starts/

Before the school year starts, it helped to have a break from the telecommute and life’s daily doldrums now experienced in stifling, inescapable, blistering...

08/01/2023

https://www.khou.com/article/life/animals/rare-rice-whale-galveston/285-ef6b0f60-e865-4fb5-ac94-74dbdc23510c

Rice's whales are one of the world's most endangered marine mammals and there are believed to be only about 50 to 100 in existence, according to experts.

08/01/2023

https://www.visitgalveston.com/events/annual-events/aia-sandcastle-competition/

Join the excitement at the AIA Sandcastle Competition 2023, the premier sandcastle competition in Galveston, Texas. Witness incredible sand sculptures come to life!

07/18/2023

Coming up on August 11th to 13th: The Beach R***e Weekend

Celebrate the start of summer at the annual, vintage-inspired Galveston Beach R***e 2023, featuring the Galveston Bathing Beauties pageant and classic car show.

07/18/2023

Coming up in August:
The Moody Gardens air, car and boat show..

A big weekend that will thrill visitors by land, sea and air.Daytime and evening performances will loop, roll and scream through the air with this unique air

06/20/2023

https://knue.com/tour-the-fort-that-protected-texas-shoreline-during-wwii-in-galveston-texas/

Stop by and check it out if you're visiting Galveston.

06/02/2023

Great article about Galveston's past and insights into its future:

Its fortunes ebb and flow, but the historic island is experiencing a renaissance, with new hotels and renovations and a shiny new cruise terminal.

05/29/2023

One of my favorite island shows. My kids love it also.

05/26/2023

If you are into rare birds:

The report below shows observations of rare birds in Galveston County. Includes both unreviewed and reviewed/approved observations.