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Galveston County Fair returns with rodeo, music and family fun

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Galveston County Fair returns with rodeo, music and family fun

The 2026 Galveston County Fair & Rodeo returns April 17–25 in Hitchcock, Texas, offering rodeo events, livestock shows, concerts, and family attractions rooted in agriculture and youth development.

Fleet Week debuts in Texas with Galveston ship parade

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Fleet Week debuts in Texas with Galveston ship parade

Fleet Week Houston made its Texas debut with a ship parade in Galveston, drawing large crowds and launching a weeklong series of military and community events across the region.

Handcrafted Tribute Honors Civic Leader Kempner

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Handcrafted Tribute Honors Civic Leader Kempner

A handcrafted wooden model of Galveston’s historic tall ship Elissa will be permanently displayed at the Rosenberg Library Museum, honoring Trustee Emeritus Harris L. “Shrub” Kempner and the vessel’s maritime legacy.

Mardi Gras Galveston ends with Fat Tuesday flair

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Mardi Gras Galveston ends with Fat Tuesday flair

Mardi Gras Galveston concluded Tuesday night with final parades along the Strand, warm weather and a strong local turnout. Thousands gathered to close out weeks of island celebrations.

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Ball High opens new $200M campus

Ball High School has opened a new $200 million campus in Galveston, funded by the district’s 2022 bond program. The facility expands academic and career training programs and marks the first time one comprehensive high school will serve all island students.

The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

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The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

After 13 years as a cornerstone of Galveston’s creative scene, The Proletariat will close following a final Fat Tuesday celebration and reopen in June under a new concept. Owner Becky Major says the mission will remain rooted in community and the arts.

Arts and Culture

Galveston County Fair returns with rodeo, music and family fun

Fleet Week debuts in Texas with Galveston ship parade

Handcrafted Tribute Honors Civic Leader Kempner

Mardi Gras Galveston ends with Fat Tuesday flair

Ball High opens new $200M campus

The Proletariat to close, reinvent this summer

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