Historical re-enactors gathered Saturday at Galveston's Trinity Episcopal Cemetery to commemorate the January 1, 1863 Battle ...

For this installment of 'Jim Duncan's Austin,' we look at three transportation companies: Lake Austin Riverboats, Covert Auto ...

Weatherford was a muddy frontier town when the first edition of the Weatherford Democrat rolled hot off the press. It was ...

On New Year’s Day 1863, the Confederacy managed to break the Union blockade choking its ports by capturing Galveston, Texas.

Visitors can choose from outdoor activities, historic site tours, seasonal attractions, and live music events. Options range ...

The Texas city was briefly known as “The Ellis Island of the West” thanks to Jacob Schiff. GALVESTON, Texas – More than a century ago, this busy Gulf Coast port and longtime vacation destination 50 ...

(JTA) — 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 ...

The blaze sent a huge plume of smoke across the Galveston area. Firefighters from multiple agencies are battling a massive blaze at a decommissioned power plant near Galveston, Texas, authorities said ...

MSC Cruises has launched its first sailings from Galveston, Texas, making it the line's newest U.S. homeport. Galveston is a rapidly growing cruise port, with passenger numbers expected to reach 3.9 ...

MSC Seascape has arrived at its new homeport in Galveston in advance of MSC Cruises’ first-ever sailings from the Texas port. Starting Sunday, the ship will depart on a seven-night cruises to the ...

When MSC Seascape begins 7-night cruises from Galveston this November, the ship will debut new Texas- and Gulf Coast-inspired dishes and drinks. Menu highlights include Texas-style prime rib, ...

GALVESTON, Texas — Hurricane Ike slammed into the Galveston area on Sept. 13, 2008, and up until that time, was the costliest hurricane to ever strike Texas. Property losses totaled $37 billion. Winds ...