Around 12:15 p.m. Acevedo and four others were swimming near 24th Street and the beach when they ventured beyond the pier and became swept away by a strong rip current. Galveston Island Beach ...

per the Galveston Island Beach Patrol. Adults and children should wear footwear when on the beach or swimming. The extra protection acts as a barrier from broken glass or other sharp objects in ...

We dove desperately and repeatedly to the bottom of a 15-foot trough on the west side of the 10th street rock jetty.

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 ...

Drone footage shows the snowfall in the Texas coastal resort of Galveston, outside Houston. (AP) Videos and pictures show beaches in Galveston blanketed with snowfall, a far cry from the usual ...

Galveston’s beaches traded grains of sand for flakes of snow Tuesday as a winter storm amid freezing temperatures brought a rare snowfall to the island’s shores. Residents marveled at the ...

such as swimming, fishing, hiking and bird-watching, among other options. Plus, its campsites are also an affordable way to spend the night. Along with the peaceful beach environment at Galveston ...

How much snow fell in Texas, and is there really snow on Galveston's beaches? Here's what to know. Snowfall is expected to end around noon Tuesday, with total snow and ice accumulations around 2 to 4 ...