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David Squared: Galveston Politics, Unfiltered – Episode 2

Politics gets personal in Episode 2 of David² as David Landriault and David Greelish break down how revenue caps, limits, and policy decisions are shaping day-to-day life in Galveston. Real conversation. Real stakes.In each conversation, co‑hosts David Landriault and...

Harry & Lisa Blair – Heart of Galveston – Episode 1

Every day on 14th Street, the doors of The Sunflower Bakery & Café swing open to a familiar rhythm—regulars finding their favorite table, visitors discovering the brunch spot locals swear by, and the Blairs quietly moving through it all with warmth and intention....

Another Win for Galveston Shipbuilding

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 Navy’s Flight III destroyer modules. What began as a hopeful spark...

Fortune‑500 finance, built for Galveston

“You don’t need a corporate budget to think like a CFO.” - Teresa Wagonseller From corporate boardrooms to coastal main streets, Teresa Wagonseller has seen what makes businesses thrive—and what makes them stall. In this exclusive interview with The 1839, she distills...

November 29

Celebrate Galveston’s holiday kickoff at the Official City of Galveston Tree Lighting in historic downtown. The evening features appearances by Santa Claus and Queen Victoria, performances by Galveston Ballet, an official welcome and tree lighting ceremony, and beer...

Nov. 29 – Dec. 31

Take in the sparkle of the season with a Galveston Christmas Light Tour by Carriage Haus Rentals. Cozy up under the lights as you glide through the island’s historic downtown and East End neighborhoods, beautifully decorated for the holidays. Tours run nightly from...

November 29

Join the Galveston Historical Foundation for Holiday at Hendley Green, a downtown celebration kicking off the holiday season. Enjoy live performances, shopping, crafts, and family-friendly activities—all set against the charm of Galveston’s historic Strand District.

November 28 – 29

Kick off your holiday shopping at the 4th Annual Nutcracker Market inside the Moody Gardens Convention Center. Browse over 100 local boutiques and artisans offering festive décor, fashion, food, and gifts—plus seasonal entertainment and photo ops to make it a full...

November 27

Give thanks in style with a Thanksgiving Brunch at The San Luis Resort, featuring an elevated buffet of traditional favorites, fresh seafood, gourmet carving stations, and decadent desserts—all in the resort’s elegant Grand Ballroom overlooking the Gulf.

November 27

Enjoy a festive Thanksgiving Brunch in the Moody Gardens Ballroom, featuring a lavish buffet of traditional favorites—all served in a beautiful, family-friendly holiday setting overlooking the pyramids.

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