🌱 How new federal dollars could reshape Galveston Harbor and coastal protection.
Galveston, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Galveston! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How new federal dollars could reshape Galveston Harbor and coastal protection.
- How Galveston just beat other U.S. beaches for family affordability
- See how haunting paintings bring Galveston’s 1900 hurricane back to life.
Also on today's calendar: Juneteenth: Voices of Freedom and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What can you catch but not throw? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 77.
- Wednesday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Rep. Weber Announces Major Texas Gulf Coast Funding Wins as FY27 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Advances (thepostnewspaper.net) — Galveston Harbor and Channel are slated for $12.7 million in federal operations and maintenance funding, boosting dredging and navigation for one of America’s busiest entrance channels. The bill also increases overall Galveston Harbor project funding and advances the broader Coastal Texas (Ike Dike) protection effort, with local port and coastal leaders calling it a major step for safety and the economy. 
2. Galveston Tops List of Affordable Family Beach Getaways (thesheffieldpress.com) — Galveston is being celebrated nationally as the most affordable family beach getaway, spotlighting its low-cost hotels, free beach access, and family-friendly attractions. The recognition is expected to draw even more summer visitors, boosting local businesses while officials invest in better amenities and events to keep trips budget-friendly for vacationing families.
3. Paintings at local museum capture Galveston's 1900 hurricane (beaumontenterprise.com) — A new exhibition in nearby Beaumont showcases powerful paintings of Galveston’s 1900 hurricane, including scenes of Tremont Street, Broadway Cemetery, and the Pensacola’s fateful voyage. The show also highlights Galveston’s remarkable recovery, from raising the island’s grade to building the iconic seawall that still protects and defines the city today.
4. Galveston's Elissa sets new departure date for its historic voyage to New York (houstonchronicle.com) — Galveston’s historic tall ship Elissa has pushed its long-awaited voyage to New York to a new departure date of June 10, allowing more time to prepare crew and equipment. The ship will skip earlier planned Virginia stops but still sail to Pensacola, Savannah, New York City, and Boston as part of a nationwide Fourth of July celebration.
📸 Around Galveston
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★ Featured events ★
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A "Spirited" Stroll Through Time →
Grand Galvez Resort, Autograph Collection, Galveston
8:00 pm
Monday May 25
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Other local events
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HEALTH SCREENINGS/EXAMENES DE SALUD
St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 20000 Loop 494, New Caney
9:00 am -
2026 Ribbon Cutting - Prestige Custom Builders LLC
MarMo's Café & Lounge, 2121 Market Street Suite # 101, Galveston
4:30 pm -
2026 Ribbon Cutting - The Park at Cedar Lawn Apartments
The Park at Cedar Lawn Apartments, 4400 Avenue N, Galveston
4:30 pm -
Juneteenth: Voices of Freedom →
The Bryan Museum, 1315 21st St, Galveston
6:00 pm -
The Cultural Evolution of African American Food... →
Galveston Railroad Museum, 2602 Santa Fe Pl, Galveston
3:00 pm -
Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
Bishop's Palace, 1402 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston
11:00 am -
Beware of Short Texans - Starring Jaston Williams... →
The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St, Galveston
3:00 pm
Tuesday May 26
Thursday May 28
Friday May 29
Saturday May 30
📣 Galveston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Surf Fishing
Galveston Island State Park GalvestonIslandStatePark Map&Directions
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Live Music at Southbound Bar: Open mic hosted by James →
Southbound Bar, 4301 Ave S, Galveston
8:00 pm -
Coleton Wilcox Live & Electric Poolside ... →
Galveston Island KOA Holiday, 23700 Termini-San Luis Pass Rd, Galveston
3:00 pm -
Classic Car Registration: Galveston Island Revue... →
Saengerfest Park, 2302 The Strand #000, Galveston
5:00 pm
Tuesday May 26
Friday May 29
Saturday May 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- GARDENING HELP OFFERED!
I work for a local nonprofit for my main job and have a side gig taking care of people's gardens around town! --Do you want to have a flower or… (Nextdoor Kempner Park)
- Landry's, Inc. posted a job opening for Pool Attendant Galveston Island Hilton Resort in Galveston. Apply here.
- Moody Gardens posted a job opening for Ticketing in Galveston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Galveston here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A cold (Thank you Stanley G. for sending it in!)
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