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There’s no place like home
By Forest Riggs Recently I hosted houseguests, a BOI (born on island) brother and sister team. The siblings (now living in Phoenix, Arizona) grew up in Galveston and from all
ACROSS THE CAUSEWAY
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The S.S. Selma at rest in Galveston Bay
By Forest Riggs Spring has sprung and summer is on its way! During the next several months, thousands of visitors will be coming and going to and from the Island.
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An island by any other name
ByForest Riggs Spring has arrived on Galveston Island and once again, the island waits with open arms. Countless books have chronicled the island’s rich history. The early struggles and historic
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PIANO MAN | The fine-tuning of Kirk Hale
By Forest Riggs Galveston, the playland of the South, has long been known to offer a little something for everyone. In fact, Galvestonians will brag, “We have at least one
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Soul to Soul’s Ouida, the Cook of cooks
By Forest Riggs In Galveston people come and go, restaurants come and go, and just about everything comes and goes. It is no secret that Galveston is known for its
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The best way to look at 2021? In a ‘Rear View Mirror’
By Forest Riggs In 1997, handsome Mac Davis released an album, Texas in My Rear View Mirror. The album was a hit and the collection of Texas-themed songs presented
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Ho, ho, ho! And away we go!
By Forest Riggs If the pandemic has kept you from visiting Galveston Island, now just might be the time to drive down and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Christmas is
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Thankful Galvestonians celebrate the season
By Forest Riggs The long days of summer have faded, and the calendar is slowly creeping into fall and winter. The Island enjoyed a fun-filled summer complete with ArtWalks, festivals,
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June and Bora: More than ‘A Letter To Daddy’
By Forest Riggs Galveston’s multi-talented Carly Davin Nation has done it again! After months of writing, acting, directing, and filming, the mash-up film short Whatever Happened to Toddler June on
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SUMMER’S END | Despite pandemic, new spots and old faves entice visitors to Galveston
By Forest Riggs So far, so good: No hurricanes or storms have targeted Galveston and the upper Texas Coast. Of course, the area is not out of the woods just