Nature
The Oldest BOI
Before the seawall, before the Strand, before anyone put a name on this island, there was the marsh. Dusk comes slowly to the West End, the way it comes to a place that is in no hurry to be seen. The…
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Flooding & Coastal Resilience
Coverage of Galveston drainage, flooding, storm protection, wetlands, sea-level change and resilient infrastructure.
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Discovery Sands
Galveston City Council approved the Discovery Sands PUD request 4–3. This pre-vote analysis preserves the tradeoffs that shaped the decision; final enacted conditions remain pending the official City…
Civics
The Culture He Built
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…
Culture
10 People Quietly Shaping Galveston's Future
Local leaders shaping Galveston Texas 10 People Quietly Shaping Galveston’s Future Archive note (updated July 12, 2026): This list is a December 2025 snapshot. Craig Brown was serving as mayor and John…
Development
Galveston's Big West-End Bet
Galveston Greenlights $540 Million Development on the West End A half-billion-dollar project poised to reshape the Seawall—and redefine Galveston’s future. After years of speculation, debate, revisions…
Podcasts
Harry & Lisa Blair – Heart of Galveston – Episode 1
Harry and Lisa Blair: Inside The Sunflower Bakery & Cafe Every day on 14th Street, the doors of The Sunflower Bakery & Café swing open to a familiar rhythm—regulars finding their favorite table, visitors…
Economics
A Pelican Island "Land Bridge" Could Be Galveston's Breakthrough Moment
A Pelican Island “Land Bridge” Could Be Galveston’s Breakthrough Moment An inspiring case for pairing economic growth with smarter flood protection. When a barge strike closed the Seawolf Parkway bridge…
Development
A Bold Bet: Galveston's $540 Million Leap Forward
Galveston’s Civic & Business Platform A Bold Bet: Galveston’s $540 Million Leap Forward Archive update (July 12, 2026): This analysis was published before final council action. Galveston City Council…
Podcasts
Jeff Antonelli – Heart of Galveston: 2
Hearts of Galveston: Episode 2 Jeff Antonelli on Service, Stewardship and the Soul of Galveston Most islanders know Jeff Antonelli as the man behind Shrimp ‘N Stuff . Fewer know his decades of civic…
Civics
When 28.57% is a Majority: Galveston's No-New-Revenue Risk
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…
Civics
Brian Maxwell: Leading Galveston Into the Next Decade
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…
Education
BOI: Galveston's Wildest Natives
Icons of Survival: The Wild Truth Beneath Galveston BOI: Born on the Island – Galveston’s Wildest Natives (Born On the Island — and born to survive) A vivid exploration of Galveston’s native animals and…
Civics
Galveston County Voters Approve $110M for Roads and Flood Control — But Reject Government Facility Upgrades
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…
Education
The Secret Life of Sea Turtles (and How to Respect It)
Unveiling the Hidden Importance of Turtles in Galveston The Secret Life of Sea Turtles (and How to Respect It) “The turtles have heard the call of Galveston’s shore for millions of years—now, we must…
Civics
Mayor Craig Brown Part 1 of 6: Galveston 2035: Foundations, Futures, and Fight for Resilience: A Candid Interview with Mayor Craig Brown
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…
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