“This isn’t just shipbuilding—it’s nation-building. And Galveston is now on the map.” A White House agreement to procure 11 U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters—four built in Finland and seven in the United States—puts Galveston on the map as a polar‑shipbuilding...
Galveston’s debate over the “no-new-revenue” tax rate isn’t about saving pennies—it’s about protecting people. For less than $75 a year, the city can fund firefighters, police, drainage, and storm reserves. Without it, essential services erode and just 28.57% of council can block the majority.
(Born On the Island — and born to survive) A vivid exploration of Galveston’s native animals and how their survival stories mirror the island’s rugged, enduring spirit. Galveston’s barrier island ecosystem comes to life through its remarkable animal residents. From...
Sea turtles have become Galveston icons—from painted sculptures on sidewalks to real-life hatchlings emerging under moonlight. But beyond the art and admiration lies a fragile fight for survival, one that calls on all of us to protect the coast they depend on.
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.
