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June 18th – July 30th

by | June 24, 2026 | Events | 0 Comments

Experience SAVE THE LOCALS, a free summer concert series every Thursday from 6–9 PM in June and July at Menard Park Bandshell. Featuring the region's best original bands, this community-friendly event brings neighbors together with live music, food, and fun for all...
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Saturday, July 18th

by | June 24, 2026 | Events | 0 Comments

Catch the 13th Annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition on July 18th at Galveston Island Beach, where surfing pups compete while raising funds for the Galveston Island Humane Society. The event starts at 8:00 AM with vendor booths and beach fun across from Ohana Surf &...
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Discovery Sands

by | June 20, 2026 | Nature | 0 Comments

The biggest land decision in a generation reaches the council June 25. The fight has been loud. The actual choice has barely been whispered. Written by David Landriault (Founder & Publisher, The 1839) On a foggy morning at the far end of the island, the marsh does...
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Freedom Came Here First: Galveston and the Birth of Juneteenth

by | June 17, 2026 | Culture | 0 Comments

The word of freedom reached the whole of Texas through this port, on these streets, in this town. On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger stepped ashore in Galveston and changed the course of Texas history. With General Order No. 3, he delivered news that...
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Dzago Chatsama With The 1839

by | June 10, 2026 | Culture | 0 Comments

Why we told Dzago's story "You can give away everything you have and somehow come back with more." ~David Landriault Dzago arrived in Galveston with a CD, a handwritten note, and a name that carries his father's sacrifice. Years later, he's become essential to this...
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The Legacy of Craig Brown

by | May 26, 2026 | Civics | 0 Comments

“He never once gave himself credit for anything." - David Landriault - Editor - The 1839 On the last day of his seven-year tenure as Mayor of Galveston, Craig Brown sat down for one final conversation — not to take credit, but to name everyone else. This is a portrait...
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And Galveston Said Yes

by | May 7, 2026 | Civics | 0 Comments

"People are more interested in knowing you want to hear their opinion than in whether you voted the way they wanted you to vote." ~ Craig Brown On May 2, Galveston voters delivered a decisive verdict — 60 percent for JP Listowski, 63 percent for Bob Brown, 55 percent...
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The Culture He Built

by | March 30, 2026 | Civics | 0 Comments

“The process is as important as the product." ~ Mayor Craig Brown In nearly six years, Craig Brown didn’t just change what Galveston builds. He changed how it builds together. A conversation about legacy, leadership, and what happens when the process matters as much...
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Exclusive: Mayor Brown, Port Documents Confirm Federal Study of Pelican Island “Land Bridge” Under Consideration

by | March 5, 2026 | Development - Market Trends | 0 Comments

Local leaders urge evaluation of alternative as Galveston weighs infrastructure decision tied to Gulf Coast shipbuilding and maritime expansion. A quiet but potentially landmark shift is underway in how Galveston thinks about its future. In an exclusive interview with...
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Galveston’s Housing Market Didn’t Slow in 2025 — It Split

by | February 24, 2026 | Economics | 0 Comments

Luxury surged. Condos slipped. And the middle of the island felt the squeeze. In this data-driven market recap provided by Sand 'n Sea, The 1839 examines what really happened in Galveston residential real estate in 2025. While headline numbers show growth, the deeper...
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