Nicholas J. Clayton was born in Ireland in 1840, and with his mother moved to Cincinnati in 1848 after his father’s death. In Ohio his childhood was the typical hardscrabble existence so common to the ...

For birding enthusiasts, Galveston Island is an avian paradise.

The Marshall Family Fishing Camp house, which was built in 1945 by a Rice University graduate was moved for preservation.

and that’s part of what makes beach life on the island different from other coastal surf-side experiences. “People think of ...

The Galveston Park Board confirmed Monday that it’s investigating allegations that Davis, the longtime beach patrol chief, ...

For a dose of natural beauty, visitors should make some time for Galveston Island State Park. Located about 15 miles down the coast from The Strand, the park offers plenty of outdoorsy activities ...

"Because of Galveston Island’s physical conditions ... ameliorate climate-related risks while enhancing the quality of life for residents," the study says. "Nature-based solutions are becoming ...

On a windy Galveston beach, Joanie Steinhaus kneels in the sand, carefully examining the wrack line where organic debris ...

Galveston is open for business for Spring Break, as tens of thousands of people pour onto the island this month for ... it out and "kept taking what life threw at her—meth, misfortune, and ...

Get ready for an unforgettable spring break at Galveston Island's Historic Pleasure Pier ... where adventure and excitement await! Houston Life’s Melanie Camp checked out the fun.

Galveston's Island Transit bus system is another option for getting around, but visitors will have to supplement their night travel with taxis since the bus halts service in the early evening.