Galveston Island has been a perennial beach vacation for decades, especially for those who live in nearby Houston. More than ...

The museum, which celebrates Milby Butler’s effort to save the Texas longhorn from the verge of extinction, as well as the ...

GALVESTON, Texas — The City of Galveston is implementing new safety measures for its upcoming Mardi Gras celebration, scheduled to run from February 21 to March 4. Key changes include a ban on ...

The Strand is a five-block, National Historic Landmark District featuring shops, galleries, bars and restaurants housed in 19th-century buildings in downtown Galveston. As you walk along its strip ...

If Mardi Gras season is the biggest party of the year, then Fat Tuesday is the ultimate final bash before the solemn Lenten ...

Groups of history buffs will love Galveston’s historic districts and museums. The East End Historic District is filled with buildings that are perfect for educational visits. Head over to Bishop ...

The best time to visit Galveston is October ... self-guided tours of the historic properties, restaurants and shops in The Strand and the East End Historical District. Key Events: The winter ...

San Marcos Nestled between Austin and San Antonio, San Marcos is a hidden gem celebrated for its natural beauty and mild ...

President of the Westminster Kennel Club Donald Sturz shows Fiona, his pet pekingese, during an interview with The Associated Press at The New Yorker hotel, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in New York. (AP ...

and the Strand Historic District looking more like a wintry European village. In the Completely Galveston Facebook group, a video of someone skiing on the beach drew thousands of likes.

Legendary rocker Bret Michaels, country musician Kevin Fowler and the high-energy Cameron Sacky Band will headline concerts at Mardi Gras! Galveston's 2025 festivities, according to a news release.