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Archive note (updated July 12, 2026): This final interview was conducted on Craig Brown's last day in office. References to Mayor Brown below preserve the interview-time context. “He never once gave himself credit for anything.” – David Landriault – Editor – The 1839…
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Mayor Craig Brown Interview: Part 4 of 6 Archive note (updated July 12, 2026): This interview was conducted during Craig Brown's final months as mayor. He left office in May 2026; role references and…
Galveston Isn’t waiting for the Future – We’re Building It. Galveston just notched two of the most significant maritime wins in the nation: the Coast Guard’s next-generation icebreaker program and the…
An 1839 Editorial Galveston's $10 Million Firehouse Bond: The Alarm That Never Sleeps & A Line in the Sand We endorse a YES vote on the $10 million Fire Station No. 2 bond. It’s the first brick in a…
The Crosswalk’s True Story The Rainbow Didn’t Fall to Politics — It Gave Way to Permanence. Let’s Build Something That Lasts. “Removing the rainbow crosswalk should not be viewed as erasing or…
U.S.–Finland Icebreaker Pact Positions Galveston to Build a New Fleet—And a New Industry “This isn’t just shipbuilding—it’s nation-building. And Galveston is now on the map.” A White House agreement to…
Editorial by David Landriault “It is not enough to report on Galveston. We must champion it. We must demand the kind of journalism that strengthens people rather than pacifies them.” Journalism has…
“Three votes held Galveston’s future hostage, leaving the majority—and the city—powerless.” Galveston’s tax vote deadlock wasn’t about $6 a month—it was about whether the city would protect its reserves…
Galveston no-new-revenue tax rate Why Galveston Can’t Afford This “No-New-Revenue” Rate In my interview with Mayor Craig Brown yesterday he warned that the no-new-revenue rate isn’t a quick fix—it’s a…
Mayor Craig Brown discusses traffic, flyovers, parks, greenways and a port that can serve both business and the community as Galveston grows.
Mayor Craig Brown reflects on sustainable tourism, small-business growth, unity and the challenge of managing Galveston's success without losing its character.
Guest commentary: Galveston’s future depends on planning for people, not just ships With 64% of revenue tied to cruise ships, Galveston’s port is betting big on one industry. Guest columnist and…
City Manager. Problem Solver. Dad Joke Enthusiast. Brian Maxwell: Leading Galveston Into the Next Decade When you think about the person steering Galveston’s day-to-day operations and planning for its…
A night honoring Mike Dean's legacy also welcomed a new generation of energy and commitment to Galveston, told through Victoria Saracco's personal reflection.
Galveston County voters approved $110 million for road and flood control projects but rejected a $75.8 million proposal for government facility upgrades, highlighting a preference for essential…
Galveston 2035: Foundations, Futures, and Fight for Resilience: A Candid Interview with Mayor Craig Brown Mayor Craig Brown Interview: Part 1 of 6 Archive note (updated July 12, 2026): This interview was…
Why I Believe in Galveston: A “Realistic” Love Letter to the Island Discover the Untold Stories Behind Iconic Moments This isn’t a postcard. It’s not polished or perfect. It’s just an honest reflection…
BY TERESA WAGONSELLER Galveston moves to its own beat—and once you’re in sync, everything changes. This isn’t a place where success comes from boardrooms or bottom lines. It’s built-in porch…
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Listen to Part 3 of Hearts of Galveston with Bob Brown in a local conversation about Galveston, public service and the island community.
David Squared Podcast - Episode 2 David²: Galveston Politics, Unfiltered Politics gets personal in Episode 2 of David² as David Landriault and David Finklea break down how revenue caps, limits, and…
David Squared Podcast - Episode 1 David²: Galveston Politics, Unfiltered A podcast hosted by David Landriault and David Finklea—two longtime civics voices with deep roots in Galveston’s business…
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