Those looking for a coastal home with plenty of beaches nearby should consider this Texas city, where housing costs and rent ...

FILE: Galveston Beach would be built up with new dunes, Galveston Island’s seawall would be raised and massive gates would protect the mouth of Galveston Bay under the proposed “Ike Dike” project.

GALVESTON, Texas – Two people have reportedly died, and many others were rescued from the waters at Galveston Beach over the weekend, according to KPRC-TV. Joshua Acevedo and four others were swimming ...

The artwork, which will be displayed at Moody Gardens and other locations on the island, was created to increase awareness ...

Just 50 miles from Houston, this barrier island makes for an easy escape. There are plenty of Galveston beach house rentals to host all types of getaways—whether you're slipping away for a fun-filled ...

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Galveston lifeguard Michael Lucero starts his day early as people start showing up at the beach. "We're doing the best we can do," Lucero said. As he works, the Galveston ...

Read full article: Body of missing swimmer recovered in Galveston A search is underway for a swimmer who went missing at Galveston beach Saturday morning Read full article: Galveston Island Beach ...

GALVESTON, Texas — A man died after getting caught in a rip current while swimming near Pleasure Pier in Galveston Saturday, according to Galveston Beach Patrol. Galveston Beach Patrol said around ...

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Parking changes could be coming to Galveston, but if they do, it would not be for several months, officials said. Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, officials said that a new ...

This article first appeared on jillbjarvis.com. Click here to view the article in its original format. Years ago, a trip to Galveston Island Beaches, with little kids, seemed like too much trouble.