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Galveston County Voters Approve $110M for Roads and Flood Control — But Reject Government Facility Upgrades

In the May 3, 2025, election, Galveston County voters approved nearly $110 million for roads and flood control but rejected a proposal for government facility upgrades. Proposition A, which allocated $74.1 million for roads and bridges, and Proposition C, which earmarked $36 million for flood control, were both approved. However, Proposition B, which proposed $75.8 million for government facility improvements, was narrowly defeated. This reflects a preference for investing in infrastructure and disaster preparedness over administrative expansion.

Written By: David Landriault

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Mayor Craig Brown Part 1 of 6: Galveston 2035: Foundations, Futures, and Fight for Resilience: A Candid Interview with Mayor Craig Brown

Mayor Craig Brown Part 1 of 6: Galveston 2035: Foundations, Futures, and Fight for Resilience: A Candid Interview with Mayor Craig Brown

In Part 1 of our exclusive six-part series, The 1839 founder David Landriault sits down with Mayor Craig Brown for an unfiltered conversation about Galveston’s next decade. From bold economic growth and cultural diversity to the harsh realities of flooding and infrastructure costs, Mayor Brown offers both hope and hard truths. This is not just a plan—it’s a call to action for every resident who believes in Galveston’s future.

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Why I Believe in Galveston: A “Realistic” Love Letter to the Island

Why I Believe in Galveston: A “Realistic” Love Letter to the Island

This isn’t a postcard. It’s just a personal take on a place I’ve spent my life coming back to.

Galveston is complicated, beautiful, stubborn, and full of soul. In this piece, I’m sharing a few of the reasons why my wife Christy and I believe in this island—and why we built The 1839 to tell its stories the way they deserve to be told.

Written By: David Landriault, Co-Founder of 1839

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The Rhythm of the Island: How Galveston Businesses (and Locals) Can Thrive Year-Round

The Rhythm of the Island: How Galveston Businesses (and Locals) Can Thrive Year-Round

There’s a rhythm to life on Galveston Island. If you live here long enough, you can feel it.

Once you’re in sync, everything changes. In The Rhythm of the Island, I reflect on how embracing this unique flow has helped me—and the business owners I work with—not just survive the off-season, but thrive in it.

Written By: Teresa Wagonseller, CPA, Fractional CFO, and proud member of The 39ers.

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