Oysters and The Bay
We open with a groan-worthy oyster joke, then dive into how reefs shaped Galveston Bay’s ecology, history, and seafood economy. We trace the move from open harvest to science-based management and exam...
31 Okt 20258min
Concrete Ghosts Of Galveston Bay
Two concrete tankers, the SS Selma and SS Durham, turn a wartime shortcut into coastal legend. We trace how steel shortages sparked bold builds, why those ships failed at sea, and how their wrecks sti...
24 Okt 202510min
From Galveston Heiress To Hands-On Philanthropist
A vivid portrait of Betty Brown emerges: a bold Galveston socialite who turned privilege into service, steered a women’s home with hands-on grit, and shaped civic life before and after the 1900 storm....
17 Okt 202512min
Two women from one island changed how America moved to rhythm and blues
Two Galveston originals reshaped American rhythm and blues: Camille Howard with boogie-woogie fire and Esther Phillips with a deep, briny voice that bent genres. We trace their arcs from island roots ...
10 Okt 20257min
Charlotte, Under the Microscope
We trace Dr. Charlotte Schaefer’s path from standout UTMB student to Texas trailblazer in public health, teaching, and women-led enterprise. A hookworm breakthrough, a sister-run pharmacy, and a fierc...
3 Okt 20257min
From Marsh to Man-Made Maritime Hub: Pelican Island
A neglected marsh evolved into Galveston’s hidden engine, from a Civil War battery and a quarantine station for immigrants to a WWII shipyard hub and a maritime university that shapes ocean careers. W...
2 Okt 20256min
Space Coast: NASA's Galveston Island Connection
The Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, just 30 miles north of Galveston Island, has been at the heart of American space exploration for more than six decades. This connection has created a unique relatio...
19 Sep 20256min
History Meets Hospitality
Galveston's historic hotels tell the story of an island that has weathered economic shifts, natural disasters, and cultural transformations over two centuries. The Tremont House and Hotel Galvez stand...
5 Sep 202513min
