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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Galveston Housing & Development
Reporting on housing, major projects, land use, zoning, preservation and development choices across Galveston.
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Development
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
And Galveston Said Yes
Mayor Craig Brown Interview: Part 5 of 6 Archive note (updated July 12, 2026): This story was published during the May 2026 transition after Galveston's election. Craig Brown subsequently left office…
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…
Economics
Galveston's Housing Market Didn't Slow in 2025 — It Split
A Tale of Two Galvestons: What the 2025 Housing Numbers Really Show Luxury surged. Condos slipped. And the middle of the island felt the squeeze. In this data-driven market recap provided by Sand ‘n Sea…
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…
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…
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