Texas' Unalienable Right: The Beach
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 Aug 20245min
Galveston's Benefactor: Henry Rosenberg
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 Aug 20247min
Sin City of the Southwest: Galveston
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 Aug 20246min
Galveston's Pleasure Pier: Flagship of Amusement
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 Aug 20246min
Galveston-Veracruz: A Coastal Connection (Sister City Series)
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 Aug 20242min
Galveston-Niigata: 60 Years of Cultural Exchange (Sister City Series)
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 Juli 20244min
Sargassum: Balancing Nature and Tourism
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 Juli 20246min
Stewart Beach: Eight Decades of Family Fun and Transformation
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 Juli 20244min
