We spoke to a few artists that are Galveston transplants to find out why they came to the island and how it has affected their art.

Galveston lays claim that the margarita was invented on the island at the Balinese room in 1948 for singer Peggy Lee.

Bloom Galveston is a community garden initiative designed to cultivate kindness, civility, and independence .

A healthy community begins with instilling good habits in children, particularly around nutrition and exercise.

In Galveston, fishing is more than a pastime; it’s a sustainable way of life.

Blue Zones are regions identified as having the highest concentrations of people who live to 100 years or more.

Our featured artist is Amy Mckeethan owner of Phoenix Boudoir Photography.

I love: living in Galveston                 living on an island                 living in Texas                 living in the USA...

Photography by Amy Mckeethan of Phoenix Boudoir Photography.

After every storm, neighbors help neighbors rebuild. Local businesses band together to support one another, and the community rallies around

A word from our teen contributors Wyatt Migues: "A way we could build each other up and really connect with one another is through free...

If you're searching for the true taste of Galveston, look no further than Shrimp 'N Stuff, a beloved staple in the community since 1976....

Yes, I am a pirate. “We knew we were in Indian country.” Third Engineer John Cronyn, Maersk, Alabama, taken by Somali pirates in April...

Galvestonians who call this place home, by birth or choice, view their island as a refuge.  To them, it’s not so much a plot of silty...

Galveston’s past is a treasure trove of colorful tales, where pirates, a thriving red-light district, and a web of criminal activities intersect. Among these stories, one figure stands out—Jean Lafitte, a privateer whose influence on the island in the 19th century remains one of the most fascinating chapters in our island’s history. Jean Lafitte was no ordinary pirate. Known for his charisma and cunning, he carved out a unique niche on Galveston Island, turning it into a bust

The Virginia Point Peninsula Preserve, including the O’Quinn I-45 Estuary Corridor wetlands, is a landscape-level conservation property...

Wetlands are areas of transition between aquatic and terrestrial habitats; they’re the in-betweens of oceans/rivers and land.

For millions of years, sea turtles have contributed to maintaining the health of marine and terrestrial ecosystems.

East End Lagoon Nature Preserve is a nearly 700-acre swath of salt marsh and coastal prairie habitat at the very east end of Galveston.

Artist Boat is a nonprofit organization that promotes awareness and preservation of coastal margins and the marine environment.