It would be easy to underestimate how big a milestone it was for a state agency for historic preservation to authorize the ...

Disaster struck Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 8, 1900. The devastating hurricane took thousands of lives, homes and businesses. Before the hurricane, in the late 1800s, Galveston was ranked as the Lone ...

The 1900 Storm Memorial by David Moore sits atop the Galveston Seawall. In 1900, Galveston experienced what is still considered the deadliest natural disaster in American history when a category 4 ...

From charming cottages to grand mansions, the Galveston Historical Foundation showcases the diverse architectural styles found on the island during its 50th annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour. The ...

With a firm grasp of history but a light touch, J.R. Shaw is turning Galveston into “the world’s largest free museum” one video and podcast episode at a time. The latter is how Shaw and a friend ...

HOUSTON — As a boy growing up in Galveston, Tilman Fertitta rode his bike up and down the Seawall. He went to fairs and carnivals when they hit town and had a season pass to Sea-Arama Marineworld. In ...

Jack Johnson Park in Galveston is named after the first Black heavyweight champion in boxing, who was born on the island. Galveston is home to Texas' first high school for Black students and its first ...

Many in Galveston have said it for generations -- the island is haunted. It's a reputation rooted in tragedy. However, KHOU ...

GALVESTON, Texas -- Houston residents don't have to travel to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras. From Feb. 2-13, Galveston's historic downtown area will be home to parades, performances, and parties ...