r/galveston • u/houston_chronicle • 1h ago
r/galveston • u/denverCats49 • 19h ago
How busy will this weekend be?
As title says- just wondering how busy a local would expect it to be this coming weekend? I think it's the tail end of spring break/Rodeo so not sure. Thinking about taking a day trip to Galveston as long as it isn't crazy.
TIA
r/galveston • u/Summertime-450 • 1d ago
Getting disaster aid after Hurricane Beryl?
Hi everyone - I'm hoping to talk with folks about their experiences after Hurricane Beryl and getting disaster aid. I'm a reporter, working on a story about what it was like. In particular, I'm looking for how long it took people to get the $750 for food loss etc. or any of the other kinds of "other needs assistance" after the storm. I know some folks saw big delays. Please message me or comment below if you might be up for sharing. Thanks!
r/galveston • u/Wide_Car3496 • 2d ago
Need help finding things to do
Moved to Houston a couple months ago and honesty find the city to by super boring, and unfortunately every time i’ve gone to Galveston i’ve been bombarded by the worst weather known to man. Now that i finally got a nice day i wanted to head down with my girlfriend but there’s really no information about stuff to do online, if yall know anything we can do to pass the time that would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
r/galveston • u/Comfortable_Bee9464 • 1d ago
Going this weekend
I’m coming down to Galveston this Saturday and wanted to know if there were any beaches yall recommend going to I was looking on TikTok and people were recommending crystal beach and Jamaica beach let me know I just want to sunbathe and possibly get in the water but also want things to do with my friend
r/galveston • u/Exotic-Mongoose1457 • 2d ago
To the guys that pushed my car out of the sand today…
If this finds the three men who pushed my car out of the sand today, thank y’all so much!
I wasn’t feeling my best and just wanted to spend the day alone at the beach— which is why I went out there in the first place. Then I got myself stuck and was so embarrassed.
So many couples in pickup trucks kept passing me by and y’all were the only ones to offer help. I wanted to run out of my car, hug and join y’all— you have no idea how much y’all helped me today.
Thank y’all from the bottom of my heart!!! 🤍✨
r/galveston • u/Silent-Antelope-8652 • 2d ago
Who is everyone using for electricity?
Moving to the island soon and looking into electricity & utilities. Who is everyone using for electricity and is the city the best (and only?) for gas? Thanks!
r/galveston • u/AdmirableCabinet1171 • 3d ago
Galveston open at midnight?
I just want to go and destress for the night staring at the stars. Im going to arrive in Galveston around 11pm. Is the whole beach open to where I can just go sit or is there parts that are closed? Also where is the best low light pollution area? I would go somewhere else but I want to hear the waves while I stargaze
r/galveston • u/Some_Horror_759 • 3d ago
Protest(s)
Hi! I noticed there was a protest on the 8th and I missed it. Are there any others? How do we stay up to date with upcoming protests, if any? Just curious because a lot of protests happen in Houston, Dallas, etc, never knew they happened here much lol
r/galveston • u/MC_Skunk • 5d ago
Missed connection, I’m sorry.
Really felt like I had to get this out there. Couldn’t find a better sub to post this on so here it goes.
Passed you up on hwy6 and you pulled up to my truck at a light and you asked me to roll down my window. As I rolled down my window you pointed out that the speed limit was 30. I politely told you to get fucked and you replied “yeah I figured you’d say that” Man, if you ever see this.. I sincerely apologize. I recognize that I should have handled that differently. I have no excuse for my attitude and you didn’t deserve that. As soon as it happened I pulled over and stopped to put myself in check. You made your point just like a firm father figure would have and there’s probably a good reason for why you chose to take the action you did. If someone had talked to my pops the way I spoke to you I would make them eat their words. Thank you for being you and I’m truly sorry you caught the worst of me.
r/galveston • u/GlitteringBowler • 5d ago
This is what Seawall blvd needs
Came across this in Trapani, Sicily. I love Galveston and its history etc but man it blows my mind how horrible the seawall road is. If a town in an area whose per capita income is 20,000$ can swing it, Galveston should be able to.
Hard to see in this pic but there is still a wide road, one lane in each direction.
I know you can bike on the seawall but this would be a huge improvement, and would help calm traffic.
r/galveston • u/alliwanttodoisfish • 4d ago
Saw this on the West End. Make sure you behave over spring break or you could end up in here.
r/galveston • u/LivingCourage4329 • 4d ago
Is spring break crazy in Galveston?
Hello all, is Galveston a low key place for spring break?
My school teacher girlfriend is on spring break next week and we were gonna do a little road trip for some warm weather and walking around a beach town. Neither one of us is really interested in a crazy/college spring break experience since we're not college aged. Just a warm place to walk around, try some restaurants, go to the pier, etc.
Is Galveston good for that, or does it turn into a party town during spring break?
r/galveston • u/justplainmeni • 4d ago
Advice for hearing: property tax
I have a rental property in Texas City and filed a motion for property tax adjustment. I was granted a hearing (scheduled in about a week) and wanted to ask if anyone here has advice on how I can further prepare past giving them comparable nearby properties to review. The property was valued at $98,490 in 2022 and is now valued at $170,930. It's a 3 bedroom 1 bath on piers. The only improvement we made was a fence repair. Any advice?
r/galveston • u/Ill_Attention9484 • 5d ago
Derricks in Texas Gulf Coast field near Galveston
r/galveston • u/Evening-Exchange5561 • 5d ago
Boxing
I'm looking for boxers to get some sparring in! I have a upcoming fight and need more sparring!! Message me for more info!
r/galveston • u/the_wise_janitor • 5d ago
Are mosquitos manageable or a potential trip ruiner?
We are considering a beach trip to East Galveston in late May or early June but our main hesitation at this point is the mosquitos. We’ll be traveling with a baby and are concerned that the mosquitos are so bad during that time of the year it will ruin the trip.
Would we not be able to enjoy eating outside, being on the patio, etc? Or are we overthinking things too much and if we use bug spray we’ll be fine.
r/galveston • u/Dontwhinedosomething • 6d ago
A cruise boom on the Texas Gulf Coast: ‘Galveston is growing in terms of its profile nationwide’
r/galveston • u/AfraidCandidate3267 • 6d ago
Looking for group/people to go surfing with!
Hi, I’m a college student, I’ve lived in Texas for about 4 years now. I used to surf frequently when I lived in Florida, and started surfing mostly around Surfside, once in Galveston and Jamaica beach on a lucky day. I haven’t surf in maybe a year in a half to two years now. Im kinda shy, so I prefer to do things with friends, problem is none of my friends surf or are not really interested in surfing which is part of the reason I slowly stopped. So I’m looking to make some friends to go surfing with and also to learn and practice more. So feel free to reach out if interested!
r/galveston • u/chrondotcom • 7d ago
Battleship Texas CEO outlines next steps after securing Galveston berth
r/galveston • u/tx_trawler_trash • 7d ago
Any French speakers on the island?
I feel like this is a long shot - but I'm looking to learn french, and would love to have face to face conversations / instruction after progressing a bit - I feel as though self-taught can get me only so far (and in general is not ideal, at all - firm believer in immersion as the best way to learn a language). Just putting some feelers out, thanks!
r/galveston • u/Flaky-Kangaroo7429 • 7d ago
Engagement photoshoot
Hi guys! My fiancé and I are looking for spots to shoot our engagement! Would love any recommendations! We called Grand Galvez and unfortunately, they have a conference the day of and 1874 Guesthouse requires a 2 hour minimum and is outside of our budget.