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Happy weekend, Galveston!
In today’s happening-today edition: A trailblazer’s legal legacy, a beach polo invitational, and basement-to-attic tours + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
A trailblazer’s legal legacy: Fort Worth attorney Michael Heiskell, first Black lawyer to graduate from Baylor Law, reflects on 50 years in practice and bias he faced, including early days as a Galveston prosecutor — read the full story.
Leadership prioritizes campus upgrades: UTMB Health’s League City Hospital expansion was approved in February, unlocking $300 million. New emergency space and more inpatient care will roll out in phases through 2030 — get all the details.
How the case unfolded: In February, a grand jury declined to indict two Texas City employees, and prosecutors dropped charges tied to an alleged Facebook impersonation of La Marque Councilmember Joseph Lowry — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
History in vivid color: Between coffee runs and school drop-offs, the Absolute Equality Mural in Galveston, a 5,000‑square‑foot tribute to Juneteenth, rewards a slow look and a quick photo. Everyday inspiration that quietly sneaks up on you, then stays with you.
Thread therapy, anyone? Whether you’re piecing a quilt or stash-curious, Calico Cats Sewing Center stocks walls of fabric, quality threads, and friendly classes to jumpstart a project you’ll actually finish. Aisles invite wandering, ideas spark, and your bobbin gets some fun, because a little color therapy never hurt a maker.
Island sips, anyone? Galveston Island Brewing keeps weeknights easy with a relaxed taproom, a kid-and-dog-friendly patio, and a steady flow of island-made brews. Add trivia, bingo, and a run club for that earn-your-pint nudge… simple, sunny vibes without trying too hard.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🎨 Galveston Craft Show @ Galveston Island Convention Center At San Luis Resort | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats a juried indoor craft hunt at the Galveston Island Convention Center, with handmade art, gifts, décor, and jewelry by people who actually know a glue gun from a gimmick. Open to all, family friendly. Vendors, ignore Facebook randos, official info lives at galvestoncraftshow.com.
🏇 Galveston Island Beach Polo Invitational @ Porretto Beach | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Whether you know your chukkers or just like horses by the surf, a beach polo invitational is taking over Galveston’s shoreline. Elite players, fast, strategic matches, and a sand field, with Gulf breezes and seagull heckling. Wear shades, expect sand, reward yourself with oysters after.
🎗 10th Annual “A Lady & Her Ribbon” @ Wilbrydge Reception Hall | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Hear real stories from local women, plus a keynote from Sister Sandra Kelly, and yes, lunch is included, because priorities. The 10th Annual A Lady & Her Ribbon is heartfelt, communal, and worth $30. Seating is limited, grab tickets via Zelle or an ERTAS member.
🏰 Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace @ 1892 Bishop’s Palace | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Go snoop the parts of Bishop’s Palace they usually rope off, basement to attic, including Mrs. Gresham’s studio, with a third-floor Gulf panorama that almost forgives the humidity. Victorian excess, Galveston bragging rights, and more carved wood than your grandma’s dining room.
🎸 Terri Hendrix & Lloyd Maines @ Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – Catch Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines at The Old Quarter, a master class in Texas songwriting, sly humor, and harmonies that land soft as a porch breeze. It’s a listening room, so bring your inside voice, your best ears, and someone who appreciates shushing.
🏛 Ocean Star Museum Family Days @ Ocean Star Museum | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – Second Sundays mean climbing aboard Galveston’s retired jack-up rig for a free Family Day, where the kids learn energy isn’t just magic from the wall. Hands-on STEM activities, interactive exhibits, and a self-guided tour keep everyone curious, and kids 12 and under get in free.
🎂 The Grand Cake Affair @ Hutchings House Lawn | Sunday (3/8) at 1:30 PM – Whether you bake like MawMaw or just rock a boxed mix, this community cake swap is peak Galveston. Grab a ticket, bring a whole homemade cake, then slice, trade, and lounge with live music, neighbors, and generous frosting, all supporting The Grand.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Galveston report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 76°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 59%
Patchy fog before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy. High near 76, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then patchy fog and a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 67°F – Precip: 71%
Patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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