Clay Cup Studios
Arts & CultureGet messy, make art: Clay Cup Studios is a downtown Galveston go-to for getting your hands messy in the best way, from paint-and-sip canvases and glass fusion to pottery wheel and resin workshops.
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Breeza Beachwear
Parks & OutdoorsLast-minute beach fix: Breeza Beachwear is the family-owned, ocean-loving shop for swimsuits, T-shirts, flip-flops, beach toys, and souvenirs, all under one roof.
Gypsy Joynt
CafesHippie vibes, hearty bites: Family-run and proudly quirky, Gypsy Joynt dishes out American comfort food with personality, the kind you crave after a long island week.
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Margaritaville at Sea CEO Teases 2027 Galveston, Annual Pass, and New Beachcomber Details
Margaritaville at Sea CEO, Christopher Ivy, has revealed several exciting developments in the company's rapidly expanding cruise line, including a third ship set to sail to Galveston in 2027 and its popular annual pass will return, covering all three ships in the fleet.
Full story at travelmarketreport.com ↗
A Texas Restoration Shop Promised Better Engines. It Delivered a 60-Year Prison Sentence Instead
A former owner of Classic American Street Rods in Texas, Richard Thomas Finley, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for felony theft exceeding $300,000.
Full story at yahoo.com ↗
There’s a surprising drink rule on Royal Caribbean cruises from Galveston
There is a surprising rule on Royal Caribbean cruises from Galveston that limits the drinks served onboard, even if the company has a drink package.
Full story at royalcaribbeanblog.com ↗
Best October 2026 Events in Houston for Adults: Fall Edition
The best October 2026 events in Houston and Galveston are set to take place throughout the month.
Full story at houstononthecheap.com ↗
A homeowner got $1 after Texas City demolished his home. Now a jury will reconsider that.
A federal court has ruled that a Texas contractor who received $1 after Texas City demolished his home has the right to have a jury, not a judge, determine compensation.
Full story at yahoo.com ↗
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