An artist is drawing in local history for an international stage.

Disaster struck Galveston, Texas, on Sept. 8, 1900. The devastating hurricane took thousands of lives, homes and businesses. Before the hurricane, in the late 1800s, Galveston was ranked as the Lone ...

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 10,000 Jews ...

Stepping from the bright red trolley in Galveston’s Historic District felt like a journey back in time. A few colleagues and I came to explore the island’s history, culture and stories of resilience.

The Galveston Historic Homes Tour will return for its 51st year next month, with a number of privately owned homes opening their doors to the public during the first two weekends of May. The tour, put ...

From charming cottages to grand mansions, the Galveston Historical Foundation showcases the diverse architectural styles found on the island during its 50th annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour. The ...

HOUSTON — As a boy growing up in Galveston, Tilman Fertitta rode his bike up and down the Seawall. He went to fairs and carnivals when they hit town and had a season pass to Sea-Arama Marineworld. In ...