League City-based author Jan Johnson has written books chronicling Galveston’s colorful past. Her most recent work, “Unforgettable Galveston Characters,” features many of the island’s most fascinating people. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
‘My calling’
A ride on the mild side
Scooter enthusiast Mary Cooper rides down Seawall Boulevard in Galveston on her orange Buddy Kick scooter. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
Islanders embrace the scooter subculture
Love and books
Galveston-based writers Joy Jones and James Nelson have co-written their second book together, which is scheduled to publish soon. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
Couple blends love of Galveston and each other in books
Writers Joy Jones and James Nelson fell in love with Galveston and each other three years ago, and they blended those passions in their books. [Read more…]
Beautifully invasive
Becky Salgado took in four orphaned wild parrots in May. She found homes for two and kept two, but one got scared and flew away. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
Flocks of wild parrots make their homes on the Texas coast
Descendants of long-ago escaped pets and pets for sale, wild parrots adapted to the weather and rhythm of the Texas coast. [Read more…]
Kayaks are catching
Tony Keill casts his line while kayak fishing in Salt Bayou in San Leon. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
More anglers are traveling light in pursuit of fish
‘What drives me to write’
A former island literature professor brings a new perspective to romance novels
Writing erotic romance novels wasn’t part of Dale Taylor’s retirement plan. [Read more…]
‘A living shoreline’
Greg Mason, with Scenic Galveston, and Juliette Couzuelo, with the American Youthworks’ Texas Conservation Corps, plant smooth cordgrass at Virginia Point on Galveston Bay. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
Volunteers work to preserve thousands of acres of coastal habitat
‘Anything is possible’
Members of Women Who Wine of Texas, seated, from left, Marcy Fryday, Julie Jones Johnson, Bonnie Lem, Anita Fogtman; standing, Shelley Rogers, Julie Osburn, Helen Seitz, Robyn Weigelt, Mary Ellen Arledge and Sandra Sellers. Photo by Kelsey Walling
Good things happen when strong Texas women get together over wine
In 2004, about a dozen strong women who liked good wine and good times decided to organize. [Read more…]
Happy campers
During the summer break, children can spend days boating, painting or being pirates
Women take the reins
The equestrian drill team Escaramuza Las Arrieras, including Claudia Ruiz, from right, on Tecate; Lynzy Ortiz on Pancho; Samantha de la Pena on Grano; Melinda Garcia on Chapito; Marisol Villarreal on Muneco; Naila Martinez on Aguilita; and Malinda Edwards de Mata on Gitana, line up during a practice at Haras Dos Cavaleiros in Magnolia. Photo by Jerry Baker