Kim Batson talks to her son Maxim, 11, as the Battleship Texas is towed past Seawolf Park as it arrives in Galveston for repairs and restoration Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Galveston.

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 ...

What You Need to Know: The USS Texas (BB-35), a storied battleship that served in both World Wars, faces an uncertain future. Despite a recent $60 million overhaul, it has no permanent home. -The ...

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

Talks continue, but nearby park ruled out as Battleship Texas forever home Parking the 110-year-old warship at Seawolf Park simply too expensive, foundation says. By Chris Gray , Gulf Coast ...

Steverson is launching a new festival, the Galveston Pirate Festival, Sept. 19-21 at Seawolf Park on Galveston Island. The format will be similar to the Galveston Steampunk Festival.

In addition to the university, Seawolf Park, a memorial to USS Seawolf, and several maritime industry companies are based on the island, which has a population of about 10,000. More about US Coast ...

Explore the Galveston hotel guide to find hotel information and reviews for hotels and places to stay near Seawolf Park.

Pelican Island, which is connected to Galveston by the bridge, is home to a large shipyard, Texas A&M University of Galveston, and Seawolf Park, a former immigration station that now attracts ...

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What You Need to Know: The USS Texas (BB-35), a storied battleship that served in both World Wars, faces an uncertain future. Despite a recent $60 million overhaul, it has no permanent home. -The ...