Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state

"...will be on view at the Bryan Museum in Galveston through Aug. 25. The 55 sepia photographs depict the..."

Aug. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Plantations to Prison Farms: How Far Have We Come?

Texas’ tradition of forced labor lives on

"...Hockley was a kid from Galveston caught up in gang life. He was 13 at..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Proms, Humps, and Queerbombs Highlight This Weekend's Events

21 ways to get out of the house

"...Juneteenth: June 19, 1865, the day troops arrived in Galveston to notify slaves they had been freed two years..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Plus dispatches from SandFest, farewell to Gary Oliver, and more

"...50th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour May 4-12, Galveston, www.galvestonhistory.org..."

May 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...Steampunk Festival April 5-7, Galveston, www.galvestonsteampunk.com..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Get ready for spring with travel tips and eclipse news

"...Welcome Aboard! Join a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure aboard the..."

March 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Top 10 Events for the Day-Tripper

Capt. Day Trips looks back at a memorable 2023

"...Battleship Texas found a home in Galveston. When repairs to the last World War I-era Dreadnought..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Prisoner With Cancer Received Delayed Treatment, Little Family Visitation, Then Died, Family Says

Tony Sendejo’s last days were painful, chaotic

"...transported to the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, a teaching facility with a working hospital that serves..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

You Have a Right to Counsel. So Why Doesn’t Travis County Allow Attorneys at Bail Hearings?

Get out of jail free $10K

"...appeals court hasn't decided yet, but in Booth v. Galveston County, Trigilio argues that the U.S. Con­stitution requires CAFA...."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish up the summer with some adventure

"...Free Sandcastle Building Lessons Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, Galveston, www.visitgalveston.com..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

News and events from Corpus Christi to Fort Davis

"...Galveston Historic Homes Tour May 6, 7, 13, 14, Galveston,..."

May 4, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Texas travel news and events for spring

"...The Battleship Texas will be in dry dock at Galveston at least through the summer. Through April 30, hardhat..."

March 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Texas travel tips from Llano lights to Kerrville craftsmanship

"...Ice Land: A Caribbean Christmas Dec. 1-Jan. 7, Galveston, www.moodygardens.org..."

Nov. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Environmental Groups Warn Congress to Slow Down on Texas Coastal Barrier

It should block storm surges, but it might also kill native species off

"...like how the barrier would affect salt levels in Galveston Bay and species migration. Haragan and environmental groups including..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Isabel Maney

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

It's a great time to get out and explore

"...Galveston Historic Homes Tour May 7, 8, 14, 15, Galveston,..."

May 5, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Visit historic Presidio La Bahia, take a scenic drive, and more

"...Elissa Day Sails April 14-17, 20-22, Galveston, www.galvestonhistory.org..."

March 31, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

"People's Summit" Aims to Refocus State's Attention on Last Year's Freeze Disaster

Winter Storm Uri death toll may be more than 800

"...man-made disasters, only the 1947 Texas City disaster in Galveston County, with more than 750 deaths, was more deadly...."

Feb. 17, 2022 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

September events around the state are waiting for you to arrive

"...Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival Sept. 24-25, Galveston, www.galvestonshrimpfestival.com..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Luv Doc: An Alpha Male Jock Type Guy

Saying someone lives in Houston is irresponsibly nonspecific

"...Don't even get me started talking about Galveston. The only thing you really need to know about..."

July 23, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

Inbetween Girl Comes Home for the Austin Asian American Film Festival

Austin-Made dramedy brings teenage dreams and Sorkin rhythms to the drive-in

"...neighbors hadn't hosted the team as they shot in Galveston. Now, she hopes that that community spirit can carry..."

June 4, 2021 Screens Feature by Selome Hailu

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

It’s a beautiful time of year to get your daytrippin’ on

"...will be doing its annual sea trials out of Galveston. Tickets to ride on the ship are sold out,..."

April 1, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Mid-September Travel Updates

Travel news from around Texas and beyond

"...Galveston was hit by the deadliest natural disaster 120 years..."

Sept. 10, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Houston Art Car Parade goes virtual, and more travel news

"...a Texas-themed care package for a favorite shut-in? The Galveston Historical Foundation has put three levels of COVID Collection..."

April 17, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Laissez les bons temps rouler

"...Mardi Gras! Galveston Feb. 14-16, 21-23, 25, Galveston, www.mardigrasgalveston.com..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Holiday Gift Guide

Unique Texas gifts worth a day trip

"...Gaido's Seafood Restaurant in Galveston opened its doors in 1911 and has been the..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Spring has sprung, and here's 100 ways to celebrate

"...Galveston Island Wine Festival April 26-27, Galveston, www.galvestonislandwinefestival.com..."

April 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Mardi Gras to St. Paddy's and much, much more

"...Mardi Gras! Galveston March 1-5, Galveston, www.mardigrasgalveston.com..."

March 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Pre-holiday travel tips

"...Dickens on the Strand Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Galveston, www.galvestonhistory.org..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Art festivals and dance halls liven up the landscape in September

"...Galveston Island Shrimp Festival Sept. 28-29, Galveston, www.galvestonislandshrimpfestival.com..."

Sept. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Galveston D: Melanie Laurent After surviving a setup by his..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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