The Texas Legislature designated The Grand the state's official opera house in 1993, but it has courted performers of ...

GALVESTON, Texas — At the intersection of 22nd and Strand in Galveston, a colorful and vibrant work of art pays tribute to one of the most important moments in American history. “Union soldiers came ...

This week, the Galveston Park Board of Trustees voted unanimously to spend $750,000 in tourism development funds to send the ...

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- June 19, 1865---It's the day freedom came to Texas and the birth of Juneteenth. Major General Gordon Granger and thousands of Union soldiers would arrive on the coast of ...

Conversations about Black history can elicit many emotions. On one hand, it’s mind-blowing to see the accomplishments of our people. On the other hand, as we journey deeper into the past, it can ...

GALVESTON, Texas -- Ahead of Juneteenth, Galveston, Texas, was recognized as being the original birthplace of the African American holiday. The City of Galveston hosted an event Friday that featured ...

The city hosted an event that featured an unveiling of a new welcome sign. Ahead of Juneteenth, Galveston, Texas, was recognized as being the original birthplace of the African American holiday. The ...

Brown water or blue, Galveston's beaches are so firmly fixed in the public's imagination that most folks don't realize ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Hurricane of 1900 that struck Galveston was an unspeakable tragedy that may have killed as many as 8,000 people, although the exact toll will never be known. However, there’s ...

The Symphony Orchestra and the Heritage Chorale showcased songs of sorrow to mark Juneteenth, as a way to preserve and recognize the history and culture of African Americans. One hundred sixty years ...

Jack Johnson Park in Galveston is named after the first Black heavyweight champion in boxing, who was born on the island. Galveston is home to Texas' first high school for Black students and its first ...