The Strand is a five-block, National Historic Landmark District featuring shops, galleries, bars and restaurants housed in 19th-century buildings in downtown Galveston. As you walk along its strip ...

The Knights of Momus Mardi Gras Parade began in 1871, until it was discontinued during World War II. Mardi Gras would not return to the Island until developer and philanthropist George Mitchell ...

Galveston is a historic beach town with Victorian-era buildings, gorgeous seaside views, and a unique history as one of the ...

The best time to visit Galveston is October to November or March ... restaurants and shops in The Strand and the East End Historical District. Key Events: The winter months of December through ...

An endangered sea turtle has finally been returned to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas coast after its ...

"Coastal Cowboys," now open through Feb. 9 at Galveston's Bryan Museums, explores the unique challenges faced by ranchers ...

Texas City shopping center Tanger Outlets again is stepping up its shoe store game. Managers of the 353,000-square-foot ...

Boeier the sea turtle was found after becoming entangled in the net of a commercial fishing boat in the Netherlands about a ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

The Regal Princess, which limped into Galveston on Oct. 27, has missed its next three voyages after a series of technical ...

I’m excited to share new economic impact numbers for the Port of Galveston’s cruise and cargo business lines. They ...

The Terre Haute Police Department has begun its annual hiring blitz and officials are urging anyone interested to apply. Sgt.