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Thousands filled Galveston’s downtown this weekend for the annual Wild Texas Galveston Island Shrimp Festival, highlighted by a Gumbo Stroll, family events, and conversations about the importance of local Gulf shrimp.
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa, and Convention Center on Galveston Island has launched a $6 million renovation to modernize its guest rooms and gathering spaces, with completion expected in February.
Starting this school year, Texas students eligible for reduced-price meals will receive both breakfast and lunch at no cost, thanks to nearly $20 million in state funding approved for the next two school years.
A Galveston-to-Mexico cruise became a nightmare for a Conroe family after a young passenger suffered a sudden medical emergency, resulting in more than $13,000 in bills and an urgent warning about travel insurance.
Galveston’s Pirate Festival, launched this week, celebrates the adventurous spirit of pirates while offering a nuanced look at the darker history of Jean Lafitte. Local promoter Johnny Steverson brings a family-friendly festival to life, framed by historical research that discusses Lafitte’s pirate legacy and the city’s role in the Underground Railroad.
As the holidays approach, Galveston’s Polar Express and Moody Gardens are already preparing for the season’s festivities. The Polar Express, a popular train ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum, and Moody Gardens’ Ice Land attraction will open soon, bringing holiday cheer to visitors.
Galveston’s Pirate Festival, launched this week, celebrates the adventurous spirit of pirates while offering a nuanced look at the darker history of Jean Lafitte. Local promoter Johnny Steverson brings a family-friendly festival to life, framed by historical research that discusses Lafitte’s pirate legacy and the city’s role in the Underground Railroad.
As the holidays approach, Galveston’s Polar Express and Moody Gardens are already preparing for the season’s festivities. The Polar Express, a popular train ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum, and Moody Gardens’ Ice Land attraction will open soon, bringing holiday cheer to visitors.
Sachs on the Seawall, a $540 million development project in Galveston, aims to revitalize the city with world-class hotels, dining, green spaces, and luxury housing. The initiative is expected to boost the local economy, generate jobs, and restore historic assets, all while preserving the island’s iconic charm.