ACROSS THE CAUSEWAY

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

By Forest Riggs –– The artistic legacy of Mark L. Watford In January, Galveston Island was treated to a showing of the fantastic art works by long-deceased island resident and

By Forest Riggs With Christmas behind us, we now move into 2025 — and none too soon. I don’t think I could take another day of Sunny 99.1 playing their

By Forest Riggs Did you ever hear a Thanksgiving song? Didn’t think so. I often wonder why that is. Years ago, the Texas Troubadour, George Strait, included a song on

By Forest Riggs  In June, Galveston was struck pretty hard by Tropical Storm Alberto. After crossing into Mexico and leaving the Yucatan, the winds intensified over the warm Gulf waters.

By Forest Riggs  The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season started June 1st, and it took only eighteen or so days for the warm Gulf waters to feed a disturbance, reminding all

By Forest Riggs  After a relatively short spring, June has arrived, and with it comes the dreaded 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Galvestonians are very familiar with hurricanes and storms, however

There is only one Larry King By Forest Riggs You do not have to dig too far back into your recall to remember a lovable Galveston resident and very active

Spring has arrived on Galveston Island and once again, the island waits with open arms.  By Forest Riggs Countless books have chronicled the island’s rich history. The early struggles and

By Forest Riggs  After two weeks of festive partying and rocking to the rhythm of Mardi Gras, Galveston Island is taking a break. Over three million beads were tossed during