Eddie Kier and Johnnie Mize, with their dog, Max, relax in the shade of their resort-like backyard along the Galveston Ship Channel. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
‘There’s no house like this’
Containing joy
World War II veteran and longtime Galveston resident Eddie Janek cradles a hibiscus bloom in his garden. Janek loves color in his garden. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
Island gardener honors wife’s memory and his own love of colorful flowers
‘It’s hopeful’
The setting sun casts shadows across the granite rock groin near 19th Street in Galveston. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
Islanders find comfort, artistic inspiration in pink granite rock groins
Out for a spin
Tatiana Verega, a dance instructor from Eastern Europe, teaches and choreographs urban dance at DLS Dance Studio in Galveston. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
Island dance instructor challenges herself and her students
‘My calling’
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
From pirates to famous movie directors, author highlights island characters
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…]