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August Shorelines

By Coast Staff on July 28, 2018 Filed Under: Shorelines Leave a Comment

Photo by Jennifer Reynolds

We asked on Facebook: What’s the one thing – gadget, item, good luck charm – you always have while fishing?

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Cast away

By Coast Staff on July 28, 2018 Filed Under: Features, Frontpage Leave a Comment

Jeremiah Sullivan, of Santa Fe, is an avid fisherman. He takes his 22-foot Pursuit all around the Galveston Bay complex to wade fish. Photo by Stuart Villanueva

Coast Monthly reels it in with Jeremiah Sullivan, a 35-year-old Santa Fe native who loves to fish. When he isn’t fishing or hunting, he works as an operator for a Texas City oil refinery.

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Juneteenth Gala

By Coast Staff on July 28, 2018 Filed Under: Party Pics Leave a Comment

Annie Williams and Billy A. Willams Jr.

State Rep. Senfronia Thompson was the guest speaker for the fourth annual Juneteenth Gala on June 14 at Ashton Villa in Galveston. [Read more…]

Juneteenth Poetry Slam

By Coast Staff on July 28, 2018 Filed Under: Party Pics Leave a Comment

Cheryl Prevost, Joyce Bell and Tamenna Nichols.

The 11th annual Juneteenth Poetry Slam on June 15 drew almost 500 attendees to the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City. [Read more…]

ACCT Champagne Brunch and Fundraiser

By Coast Staff on July 28, 2018 Filed Under: Party Pics Leave a Comment

Cindy and H.C. Schulz, Jan and John Brick.

Guests enjoyed “A Road Trip Across Texas” while supporting Access Care of Coastal Texas during its Champagne Brunch Fundraiser on May 20 at the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort. [Read more…]

Galveston County Food Bank Steak Night Fundraiser

By Coast Staff on July 28, 2018 Filed Under: Party Pics Leave a Comment

The Galveston County Food Bank held a Steak Night Fundraiser on June 27 at America’s Icehouse in Texas City. [Read more…]

August Shutterbugs

By Coast Staff on July 28, 2018 Filed Under: Shutterbugs Leave a Comment

Photo by Alice Jensen

Send us your coastal photos

What do you love about living on the coast? Send your photos to shutterbugs@coastmonthly.com. [Read more…]

July Shorelines

By Coast Staff on June 23, 2018 Filed Under: Shorelines Leave a Comment

Photo by Stuart Villanueva

We asked on Facebook: What does it mean to be an American?

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Portraits of America

By Coast Staff on June 23, 2018 Filed Under: Features, Frontpage Leave a Comment

Photo by Stuart Villanueva

Some were born here, tracing their roots all the way back to relatives who fought for freedom in the American Revolution. Others, although born here, endured years of racism and oppression, living in the margins of the American dream, but holding steadfast to the country’s ideals.

Some moved here, fleeing political persecution or brutal wars in their native lands or were beckoned by the promise of opportunity in a country where they feel welcome and embraced. [Read more…]