ACROSS THE CAUSEWAY

Regardless of one’s spiritual beliefs or practices, December in Galveston offers many opportunities to make the season special and create some great memories. Whatever you do and however you celebrate the season, be safe and remember to be kind to one another.

The joy and rewards of Thanksgiving still dwell within the hearts of most folks. Always, there is a great deal for which to be thankful — some small and often taken for granted and some huge and appreciated.

On September 12, 1944, Sadie Marie gave birth to a son and named him Barry Eugene White. After about six months, Sadie Marie took her newborn son and returned to the Watts area of Los Angeles, and, as they say, the rest is history.

‘Storm of storms,’ a sad September memory By Forest Riggs This year marks the 125th anniversary of the Great Storm that decimated Galveston Island in 1900. That Saturday, September 1,

“We have reason to believe you are a homosexual,” his bosses said. They even threatened him if he retaliated. This incident stirred something deep inside Tom and fueled his passion for human rights and respect of dignity, no matter what life or lifestyle.

There is division among the lavender troops here in Galvetraz! The community has never been more divided and filled with anger, jealousy, judgment, gossip and, honestly, mean bullsh*t!

Galveston is known for its lore of pirates and Jean Lafitte. The island still has many great treasures and one of them, certainly, is Jim Nonus!

Saturday, April 12 was a quiet morning in the Silk Stocking District, until someone noticed smoke and flames billowing out of the historic George Ball home located at 1405 24th Street.

Fly high, you beautiful, blazing star. Sister Forestine smiles knowing you have found that city that we all sang about on those sunny Sunday mornings.

By Forest Riggs –– After a little cold snap that dampened some early festivities, the parades, music and partying for Mardi Gras 2025 kicked off on February 21. Friday evening