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The Woman Who Wouldn't Sell Phở 20
One Mardi Gras, Anh drove four hours through parade traffic to wash dishes in a dress and high heels. That shift explains why a restaurant most of the island drives past is still here.
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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…
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Exclusive: Mayor Brown, Port Documents Confirm Federal Study of Pelican Island "Land Bridge" Under Consideration
Exclusive: Mayor Brown, Port Documents Confirm Federal Study of Pelican Island “Land Bridge” Under Consideration Local leaders urge evaluation of alternative as Galveston weighs infrastructure decision…
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…
Civics
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…
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Galveston Firehouse Bond Endorsement
An 1839 Editorial Galveston's $10 Million Firehouse Bond: The Alarm That Never Sleeps & A Line in the Sand We endorse a YES vote on the $10 million Fire Station No. 2 bond. It’s the first brick in a…
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…
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U.S.–Finland Icebreaker Pact Positions Galveston for Growth
U.S.–Finland Icebreaker Pact Positions Galveston to Build a New Fleet—And a New Industry “This isn’t just shipbuilding—it’s nation-building. And Galveston is now on the map.” A White House agreement to…
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Realty in Galveston – An Interview with Tom Schwenk
Let's Talk to Tom Realty in Galveston - An Interview with Tom Schwenk Archive note (updated July 12, 2026): This July 2025 interview is preserved in memory of Tom Schwenk. Role, business and ranking…
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…
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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
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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