https://www.galveston.com/blogs/ The latest news from Galveston Island Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:51:47 -0600 https://www.galveston.com/blog/1112/mardi-gras-galveston-announces-entertainment-headliners mgthumb2020jpg.jpg Texas' largest Mardi Gras celebration announces entertainment lineup. La Leyenda and Bidi Bidi Banda to headline Fiesta Gras; Bun B to serve as Grand Marshal for new Bumpin' Bus Parade Tue, 28 Jan 2020T00:00:00Z Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.galveston.com/blog/1115/galveston-restaurant-week-7-great-lunch-deals-youll-savor-this-restaurant-week taq1.jpg Seriously, it doesn't really matter how crazy all the conference calls and emails can be, as long as you know there's delicious, affordable grub to enjoy mid-day. Tue, 28 Jan 2020T00:00:00Z Tue, 28 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.galveston.com/blog/1116/5-benefits-of-booking-your-vacation-rental-direct amazingview.png Every February, vacation rental owners and managers from all over come together to spread one key message: #BookDirect. But what ARE the benefits of booking direct?� Thu, 23 Jan 2020T00:00:00Z Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.galveston.com/blog/1102/3-reasons-why-galvestoncom-and-company-is-bracing-for-the-coolest-winter-ever 25_300.jpg The team of programmers, designers, and editors at Galveston.com & Company is gearing up for what it believes will be the coolest winter it's ever experienced. And we're not talking temperatures. Tue, 21 Jan 2020T00:00:00Z Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.galveston.com/blog/1111/mitchell-historic-properties-announce-sale-of-hotel-galvez-and-spa-and-the-tremont-house Galvez800x600.jpg Mitchell Historic Properties (MHP), owners of the Hotel Galvez & Spa and The Tremont House, have agreed to sell these iconic Galveston Island properties to a well-established Texas-based hospitality management and investment group. Fri, 10 Jan 2020T00:00:00Z Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.galveston.com/blog/1107/rosenberg-treasure-of-the-month-january-2020-central-christian-church Central-Christian-Church-Plate-800.jpg During the month of January, Rosenberg Library will exhibit a souvenir plate commemorating Central Christian Church. Tue, 31 Dec 2019T00:00:00Z Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.galveston.com/blog/1104/celebrate-nye-2020-in-galveston nyethumb.jpg Ring in 2020 with one of these several NYE celebrations! Mon, 30 Dec 2019T00:00:00Z Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.galveston.com/blog/1100/where-to-eat-on-christmas-day-in-galveston tv5083_0181.png With Christmas right around the corner, some top-notch Galveston restaurants are offering special menus or buffets to help you forego the headache of spending the holiday in the kitchen. Tue, 17 Dec 2019T00:00:00Z Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.galveston.com/blog/1096/how-to-fully-enjoy-the-new-downtown-laser-experience lasers500.png Downtown Galveston is bringing Lasers and Lights to visitors and residents every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night until December 22nd. Thu, 5 Dec 2019T00:00:00Z Thu, 5 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.galveston.com/blog/1099/galveston-museum-day-returns-january-25-26-2020 GMD-blog-landing-thumb.png Museum Day brings together several local museums for two days of free and discounted admission on Jan. 25 - 26, 2020. Thu, 5 Dec 2019T00:00:00Z Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600