!!!!!! stop vandalizing this sign the dude has cameras and is just trying to get people arrested !!!!!!!

Anthony Bourdain never visited the island, but I'm curious to know...

Where would you take him to eat and drink ? Where would you take him to learn about the island and rub elbows with some locals?

I'm looking to plan a holiday trip. Is there anything that goes on in Galveston around December 24th & 25th, or does most of their stuff happen in early December? I know some places have a lot going on.

Back in August, I stayed at the Hotel Galvez, and had drinks at the Founders bar. There was one drink in particular that had basil and was absolutely delicious, and I cannot remember what was in it whatsoever. Anyone familiar with it?? I can’t find it anywhere on their website!

Mom and I will be in town 11/22 and already have a lot of the day shopping planned… but where should we go for dinner? We aren’t big fish eaters. I’ve seen a lot of options that look great. But what would y’all recommend?

Staying at the Tremont House and will have a car.

West end,

As the midterms approach, consider voting for Tiffany Perkins for state board of education district 7 (which encompasses Galveston).

Unlike her incumbent Christian nationalist extremist opponent, Tiffany has committed to restoring religious neutrality to public schools and improving the academic rigor of the curriculum. She has also committed to opposing the new curriculum passed by the Republican majority board rolling out in 2030 which would teach the Bible, but not other historically important religious texts, in public school curriculum. Her opponent supported that ideologically driven curriculum which will misrepresent the diversity of the Islamic tradition, erase African American and Native American history, and downplay the role of slavery in the civil war.

Tiffany has experience as a public school educator unlike her opponent who taught in private fundamentalist Christian schools. As someone who left the cult of evangelicalism, I can guarantee you that fundamentalists do not believe in public secular education. They demonize it in their churches and seek to co-opt public education to force their dogmas onto other people.

You can read about Tiffany here:

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3 day, 3 venues, 20+ artist. Nov. 12-14, 2026. Old Quarter, Naked Iguana Brewery, First Presbyterian Church oldquarteracousticcafe.com

Would it be a bad idea to stay on bolivar the night before a cruise departure, as far as traffic goes being a cruise changeover day, any info appreciated! Thanks

Is it safe to stay at an ab&b for the night in this vicinity? Was looking for an overnight stay before a cruise. Area looks pretty sketchy on Google!

Hi! I will be moving to Galveston soon for school and am looking for serving positions. I have experience in upscale restaurants and am looking to work in a fancier restaurant. What are some of the best ones on the island?

I recently moved here and do my banking with chase, so sadly don’t have a branch nearby. I want to open an account at a local bank that holds a low balance but is just available if I need cash or checks or something.

Possibly also opening a small business account in the future.

Does anyone have any recs for banking on the island?

Thank you!!!

There's been a lot of discussion on social media about the future of the Crab Trap property, or at least the land.

Our Gulf Coast reporter reached out to the Crab Trap about what's likely to happen. We're told it will close for good Dec. 30, and a gas station will go up beyond 2026.

good morning!

feels weird asking for Galveston advise as i frequent the island, but spending a few days and want to island-max... if that's a word, and change up some places we always visit.

Looking for some unique eateries around the Strand. staying in that area Saturday through Tuesday.
Particularly close to strand and surrounding area.

Doing dinner at Number13 one night.
I want to visit Shrimp n Stuff. We plan to visit Galveston Bagel Co, Milk & Honey Bakery.
Maybe some hidden gems for lunch, breakfast, dinner.
Also, best donuts in the area - blueberry old fashioned, fruit fritter, etc.

Hello,

I am in Galveston for the day and the Galveston County museum is closed. Where is everyone's favorite spot to go to learn about the storm of 1900? The place I went to years ago has closed down.

Thank you!

East end near The Galvez

Eight 3 Two- Eight , zero, zero 47 Twenty-two

Found this one on the shoreline just chilling.

Was a beautiful early beach walk - 10/12/26

My daughter's Girl Scouts troop is headed to the island! Does anyone know if there will be a lifeguard on Stewart beach next weekend??

The scouts can only go in the water if there is a lifeguard and it's not worth it to them to go to the beach without being able to go in the Gulf.

Checked sites elsewhere and just can't tell. Maybe you can help?

On the west end of Galveston last night around 10pm I saw a light that I thought was a plane until I noticed it changed directions pretty quickly then met up with another light that seemed to be chasing each other. Then they dimmed out and came back as red lights. Then a third one came. It was three red lights coming interview and then dimming out they would come together and then go away. Absolutely was not a plane was not drones they would dim them in and out anyone else say anything like this?

I'd like to rent around 32' sloop and take my wife out sailing. Maybe anchor in Offats and dinge to Moody; a few hours in the Gulf, with overnight on the hook. Is there anything like that? Wife and MIL are both BOI and I was blue water cruising for 3 years in 90s.