The City of Galveston has bumped up its Mardi Gras security plan by closing one of the island's major north-south roadways ...

Galveston Island awoke to snow blanketing its streets and beaches, dusting palm trees and buildings like a light coating of powdered sugar. The island had received an "easy" two inches and drifts of ...

The Strand is a five-block, National Historic Landmark District featuring shops, galleries, bars and restaurants housed in 19th-century buildings in downtown Galveston. As you walk along its strip ...

If Mardi Gras season is the biggest party of the year, then Fat Tuesday is the ultimate final bash before the solemn Lenten ...

It's no secret Galveston's cultural footprint far outpaces ... to a parade of elaborately decorated art cars and golf carts through the Strand Historic District Friday evening.

Mike Dean, owns Yaga's Cafe on the Strand and other Galveston businesses. His group also puts on Chili & Beer Fest, a shrimp festival, wine and food festival and chili cook off on the island. " ...

The best time to visit Galveston is October to November or March ... restaurants and shops in The Strand and the East End Historical District. Key Events: The winter months of December through ...

It's no secret Galveston's cultural footprint far outpaces ... the cultural arts district but concentrated along The Strand and Postoffice Street. According to Piel, it was two of them, Karla ...