ACROSS THE CAUSEWAY

‘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

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