The founder of Galveston's popular Steampunk Festival in April is expanding his love of fantasy themes with a new pirate-centered three-day event in September. Alvin native Johnny Steverson has always ...

GALVESTON, Texas -- Former President Joe Biden delivered a message of unity Thursday night during a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church in Galveston, Texas ...

Juneteenth concert in Galveston, Texas, showcases songs of sorrow and joy By Sean Saldana Published June 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM EDT Listen • 3:24 ...

SALDANA: This song is called "Galveston Survives," and it was composed by a woman named Izola Collins, a descendant of people who were enslaved on the Texas Gulf Coast.

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: One hundred sixty years ago today, Union General Gordon Granger delivered an announcement in Galveston, Texas, that changed American history. It began, the people are informed ...