4. The seawall — a miracle of engineering and community foresight; a guardian for the ages. 5. Creating young entrepreneurs ...

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Commissioned in 1914, the Battleship Texas fought in both world wars, from the North Sea during World War I to the beaches of Normandy and the Pacific island campaigns in World War II. People can't ...

Carlos Tate, project manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, explains the details of beach renourishment to students from Texas A&M University during a visit to Galveston ...

The ruins of a 19th-century Lake Michigan pier south of Kewaunee have joined the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places. The Wisconsin Historical Society announced on Dec. 4 the listing of Sandy ...

While no formal application has been filed with the village of Greenleaf, an unknown developer is trying to buy land from residents. How changing winters are affecting fish in the Great Lakes Warmer ...

Every year, Jekyll Island in Georgia makes a magical transformation during the holiday season. The island is wrapped in 2 million twinkling lights. Santa and Christmas carolers make an appearance.

The Texas city was briefly known as “The Ellis Island of the West” thanks to Jacob Schiff. GALVESTON, Texas – More than a century ago, this busy Gulf Coast port and longtime vacation destination 50 ...

(JTA) — GALVESTON, Texas – More than a century ago, this busy Gulf Coast port and longtime vacation destination 50 miles southeast of Houston welcomed so many European immigrants – including some ...

Jekyll Island’s modern history is among the most storied in the South. Since General James Oglethorpe colonized it in 1733, the island has experienced four distinct periods: the Colonial Era, the ...

Galveston Island, the Winter Wonder Island of Texas, offers holiday fun with several events kicking off in the coming weeks. Holiday favorites like THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride begin Friday, Nov.