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 ...

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.

Not long ago, Galveston Island Brewing threw a launch party for Ghost Coast, its red lager named in honor of the so-called 'ghost wolves' that have become synonymous with the island. Among the guests ...

GALVESTON, Texas — Many in Galveston have said it for generations -- the island is haunted. It's a reputation rooted in tragedy. However, KHOU 11's Jacob Rascon took a trip to the island and learned ...

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Monday, Sept. 8th marked 125 years since a massive hurricane hit Galveston Island. The storm was equivalent to what would be a present-day Category 4 hurricane. To this day, ...

GALVESTON, Texas — What starts as a peaceful afternoon on the far east end of Galveston Island quickly turns into a scene of unexpected wildlife activity. Hidden among the rocks along the seawall, a ...

10-Year-Old First-Time Surfer Jasper Wins Tito’s Spirit Award at Ohana Surf Dog Competition Benefiting Galveston Island Humane Society (Tito’s Handmade Vodka 2025) Galveston, TX – It was paws, waves, ...

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Galveston Parks Board officially dismissed Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis after he was put on administrative leave earlier this year. On Monday, Interim ...

As the Texas sun gets hotter, vacation season is kicking into high gear, and Moody Gardens on Galveston Island is ready to deliver unforgettable summer experiences for visitors of all ages. Public ...

FILE: Beach umbrellas in Galveston, Texas. A man visiting from Oregon died over the weekend after being pulled from the water near a jetty in Galveston, marking this year's first beachfront drowning ...