Michael Woody joined the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau as its chief tourism officer Thrusday. He has moved to the island from San Antonio and brings with him more than 30 years of experience in the tourism, marketing and communications industries. I asked him a few questi…
Hot dish: Remember all the buzz back in May about popular Texas City eatery Gus’ Restaurant contemplating a move? The rumors were true, Mike Tucker confirmed last week.
Improving and enhancing cruise parking and mobility in and around the Galveston Wharves are top priorities. That importance is reflected in our Strategic Master Plan and in the creation of a new staff position.
Still simmering: Readers are hungry for status updates on Katie’s Seafood House, a much-anticipated eatery at Pier 19.
A key mission of the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau is to advocate for legislation at the local, state and federal level that helps serve the tourism industry.
As the Port of Galveston plans for growth, improving traffic flow is a big piece of our strategy.
The merger, the largest to date for Texas First Bank, creates a company with about 300 employees and $1.4 billion in assets.
The merger, the largest to date for Texas First Bank, creates a company with about 300 employees and $1.4 billion in assets.
Supply side: A well-rooted rumor is cropping up that Brentwood, Tenn.-based Tractor Supply Co. is planning a store at state Highway 146 and FM 646, in the far north part of Texas City. Beyond that, details were scarce.
Estimates from the American Automobile Association say that roadways will be packed this Fourth of July weekend with two million more people traveling this year than last. If you’re staying out of the fray and staying on the island, there’s plenty to do during the long weekend, including thr…
I can’t begin to count the number of times when I tell someone I’m from Galveston, they start to share fond memories of staying in their beach houses with their families as children. Those stories made me realize that Galveston has been in the short-term vacation rental business for a very l…
American ambitions: Just a couple of years ago, developers were planning apartments at the American Indemnity Building, 2115 Winnie in the island’s downtown. But the most recent plans call for self-storage on the second and third floors and 20,000 square feet of commercial space on the first…
The Port of Galveston is many things to different people. For the men and women who work on the waterfront, it’s a source of income. For millions of cruise passengers, it’s the gateway to vacation adventures.
Fried and true: Five years after debuting its downtown island restaurant, Shrimp ‘N Stuff is planning a move.
If you watched Houston’s channel ABC-13 last week, you may have noticed a lot of stories about Galveston. The stories were part of their new series on KTRK, HTX+. It was created to shed light on the bright side of Houston-area communities — and Galveston lavished in the glow.
This Friday, Galveston will celebrate its lifeguards at its annual barbecue fundraiser. The event is open to all in the community who wish to support the men and women who keep beachgoers safe.
Hot dish: Islanders are serving up spicy but undercooked rumors that Pappasito’s Cantina is considering opening a restaurant in the site of the former Nonno Tony’s Seafood Kitchen on Pier 21 in Galveston.
On Saturday, communities across the globe will celebrate World Oceans Day, and Galveston is no exception. Those who wish to learn about the world’s oceans and ways to protect them have two fun opportunities to do so.
Crunch time: This buzz is making a lot of League City residents sit up.
Lowe-down: Who bid last week on the prime parcel between 55th and 57th streets in Galveston that was once the planned site for a Lowe’s Home Improvement store? That’s the multi-million dollar question.
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