08 Feb

Posted at 22:21h in Uncategorized

Black History is Essential to Galveston's Story - Few cities have a more deeply meaningful historical connection to the black community than Galveston. From Juneteenth to contributions to medicine by pioneers like Mary Madison and the Stanton family, educators like Jessie McGuire Dent and Izola...

25 Jan

Posted at 20:02h in Issues, Uncategorized

We are blessed to have such a diversified number of economic engines here on the Island. UTMB, TAMU, Galveston College, and the Port play vital roles. Of all of these, though, the Economic Engine that stands out the most is Tourism. Millions of Tourists each...

20 Aug

Posted at 16:15h in Uncategorized

By CRAIG BROWN August 20th, 2020 Within the last few days, I met with the District Coordinator for the Texas Division Of Emergency Management (TDEM), the City’s Emergency Management Director, and the City’s Fire Chief to discuss Hurricane preparedness. TDEM is the State agency that partners...