The City of Galveston has bumped up its Mardi Gras security plan by closing one of the island's major north-south roadways ...

Mardi Gras has been a part of the Galveston, Texas story, bringing the island to life with parades, elaborate costumes, and vibrant celebrations. This month, Mardi Gras! Galveston continues that ...

GALVESTON, Texas — The City of Galveston is implementing new safety measures for its upcoming Mardi Gras celebration, scheduled to run from February 21 to March 4. Key changes include a ban on ...

Big things are happening on Galveston Island in 2025 and beyond. Here's what to know about exciting new developments and ...

On Saturday surfing enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the joy of surfing and the history of Texas’ surfing culture during a ...

Both nearby airports and downtown Galveston offer major car rental companies, such as Avis, Enterprise, National and more. Galveston's Island Transit offers seven color-coded routes that thread ...

"The area in downtown is cordoned off with concrete barriers. We call them jersey barriers. They are there to prevent people from driving into the areas," he said. The Galveston Police ...

The result is Art Week Galveston, which launched Monday after nearly a year of preparation. Art Week is the brainchild of Arts Downtown GTX ... addition to longtime Texas favorites Dale Watson ...

It's no secret Galveston's cultural footprint far outpaces that of other mid-size port cities. Save Houston itself (naturally), the island's art, music, dining, shopping, literary, historical, and ...