Hou Should Hear This

How Galveston Shaped Musician Tyson Webb’s Debut Album

Tyson Webb moved to Galveston, found his footing at the Old Quarter, and made one of the most quietly compelling debut albums in the region.

05/01/2026 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks

Property Watch

For a Cool $1.6M, a Hurricane-Ready Galveston Beach Retreat

A 2,691-square-foot Pointe West property in Galveston pairs Gulf views, hurricane-ready construction, and resort-style amenities.

02/26/2026 By Diane Cowen

Close enough

The Best Day Trips Within 2.5 Hours of Houston

Parks, museums, farms, warm springs, and small towns that make it easy to escape the city—without committing to a long road trip.

02/06/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Brittany Britto Garley

Haunted Hours

The Ghostly Legends That Still Haunt Galveston

Historic Galveston Ghost Tours takes visitors beyond the Hotel Galvez and Moody Mansion, uncovering chilling stories in Ashton Villa, the Mansard House, and more.

10/27/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Must List

Architects Trade Blueprints for Beach Buckets at Galveston Sandcastle Festival

It makes perfect sense, really. Who better to construct massive feats of nothing but sand and water than AIA Houston members, whose job it is to keep buildings steady and safe?

09/11/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Family Fun

We Priced Out Your Next Family Day Trip So You Don’t Have To

A family outing, in this economy?! Here’s exactly how much you’ll pay for a family of four at the most popular attractions in the Houston area.

05/23/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Beach Vacay

Make the Most Out of Your Next Weekend in Galveston

Eat like a local, tour a museum, or enjoy an amusement ride at Pleasure Pier the next time you’re on the island.

05/16/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez With Emma Balter

Vacation Homes

Dream Beach Houses Go Beyond the Cliché Nautical Decor

Ocean-inspired interiors can be fun and casual, but don’t forget about durability.

05/01/2025 By Diane Cowen

Day Trip

Moody Gardens’ Brand of Overstimulating Fun Still Hits

Take the family down to Galveston to experience the three pyramids filled with marine life, a rainforest, and so much (too much?) more.

03/28/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Shell Yeah

How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in Galveston

From museums with history lessons to restaurants actual locals love, there’s plenty to do that doesn't involve the beach.

12/06/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez With Emma Balter

Celebrate Freedom

Your Galveston Guide to Commemorating Juneteenth Year-Round

Take a self-guided tour, check out the Absolute Equality mural, visit the African American museum, and more.

06/18/2024 By Houstonia Staff

Shelled

Galveston Bay’s Decimated Oyster Population Is Getting a Savior

Rett Reef in San Leon is Texas’s first private-industry oyster restoration project.

05/23/2024 By Lauren McDowell Photography by Nicki Evans

Retro Vacay

Revamped Boutique Hotel Lucine Offers Something New in Galveston

Expect good food, great beach views, and vintage vibes.

12/08/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Miracle at Sea

How a Turtle Called Tally Captured Texans’ Hearts This Month

The endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle’s extraordinary journey from Wales to Texas defied all odds.

09/25/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Dive In

Houston's Best Pools, Water Parks, and More to Beat the Heat

Drive down to Galveston's beaches, splash around at Six Flags, or take a dip in the city's coolest pools this summer.

05/22/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

PROPERTY WATCH

A Newly Built Home with an Old Soul in Galveston

Welcome to Plum Construction's world of "Livable Art."

02/02/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Sea Isle

This Dome Might Be the Coolest Beach Rental on Galveston

Stay beachside with 180-degree views of Galveston by way of hexagon-shaped skylights.

10/21/2022 By Melissa Dalton

Space City

Still Standing: An Inside Look Into Galveston’s Historic Homes

These houses date back to the 1800s and offer a glimpse into the island’s affluent past.

10/12/2022 By Brianna Benitez

Galveston

On the Market: Charming Galveston Home of a Local TV Weatherman

Frank Billingsley, Houston’s TV weatherman of over thirty years, has a house now up for sale on Galveston Island.

09/14/2022 By Anna Rajagopal

Let's go to the beach

AIA Houston to Host 2022 Sandcastle Competition in Galveston

Grab your sand bucket: we’re headed to the beach.

08/10/2022 By Amarie Gipson With Alexia Partouche