From Galveston Heiress To Hands-On Philanthropist

Texas' Open Beaches Act, a law that has protected public access to most of the state's coastline since 1959. We explore the Act's impact on beach accessibility, local economies, and the preservation o...

30 Elo 20245min

Henry Rosenberg, a Swiss immigrant who arrived in Galveston in 1843, became a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, significantly shaping the city's development. Despite his contributions to pub...

23 Elo 20247min

Galveston's history is a complex mix of prosperity and vice, shaped by its role as a major port city and its reputation as the "Sin City of the Southwest." The Island's era of gambling, bootlegging, a...

16 Elo 20246min

Let's explore Galveston's Pleasure Pier, from its World War II days as a military depot to its transformation into a beloved amusement hub, to hotel, and back to amusement park that has delighted visi...

9 Elo 20246min

Galveston Island and Veracruz, Mexico, have formed a unique bond through their shared history and coastal tourism. The cities became "Sister Cities" in 1985. Galveston Unscripted on video! What is ...

2 Elo 20242min

The sister city relationship between Galveston Island and Niigata, Japan, has flourished since 1965 through shared challenges and cultural exchanges. As their 60th anniversary approaches, we'll explor...

26 Heinä 20244min

How does a seemingly bothersome seaweed transform into a pivotal element of the marine ecosystem? The green and brown seaweed that washes ashore on Galveston’s beaches each year, providing essential h...

19 Heinä 20246min

From its conception by Mayor Brantley Harris, inspired by the grand beaches of the Atlantic Coast, to its development with the help of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration, ...

12 Heinä 20244min