If you didn’t hear, a major beach nourishment project just kicked off on the West End of Galveston Island, adding nearly 2 miles of new sand to the shoreline! The City of Galveston, Texas - Government, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Texas General Land Office are placing about 717,000 cubic yards of sand between Sunbather Lane and 11 Mile Road. This will extend the beach about 300 feet into the Gulf, help reduce erosion, and add extra protection for our infrastructure. 🌊 All of it is

Haunted Texas: The Haunted Walmart — Galveston, Texas The tragic events surrounding the 1900 Galveston orphanage drownings and the eerie presence of the haunted Walmart have left an indelible mark on the history and folklore of Galveston, Texas. | Texas Chronicles: History, Mystery and Adventure

Did you know that Galveston, Texas, was home to the very first high school for African Americans? #galveston #texas #txchron | Texas Chronicles: History, Mystery and Adventure