Robert Kuhn

Galveston Island might be known for its sun-drenched beaches and haunted history, but beneath the salt and sea air, a new wave of musicians is stirring up something wild and wonderful. From porch-front poets with beat-up guitars to synth-slinging dreamers reimagining Gulf Coast soundscapes, the local music scene is having a moment—and it’s loud, proud, and unmistakably original. As someone who’s watched this island evolve from both the stage and the sidelines, I’m here to tell you: something...

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

Have you ever been to the bandshell at Menard Park? It’s in front of the McGuire Dent Recreation Center (“rec center”) on 27th and Seawall. Right behind the painted big turtle is a stage with an acoustic shell-shaped wall wrapping around it. It was made for hosting concerts. I’d been seeing it for years, asking what the story was on that place, but no one had anything to say except I heard, “We need some music here.” Or, “They should host a concert series in the park.” They should do this and...