Helton wasn’t named. When Wavery Guidry, who served at Brown Beach, died in 1986, his obituary in Galveston’s Daily News failed to mention his 14 seasons as a lifeguard. The news only ...

Located at the easternmost point of Galveston, East Beach is a wide swath of sand that welcomes visitors to relax and soak up the sun or partake in the many ongoing events and festivals throughout ...