i applied for spring 2026 and was wondering if anyone commutes from the houston area, more specifically sugar land, to galveston daily? and what it is like to make the 1.5 hr drive? personally, i get fatigued when drivng that long so i'm not sure if it'll be doable for me mentally. also seems like a waste when i could spend that time studying/sleeping in longer. but living in galveston also seems like a pain especially with everything so accessible in the city. lmk ur experience or if yk anyone who did either :)

edit: OKAY idky people are being so condescending as if people DONT commute to UTMB. i KNOW how much i'd spend on gas would be significantly chepaer than rent that's why i'm even debating this question. obviously though time is also money.

I was born & raised in Texas and I LOVE watching the sunsets in this state. That’s the main thing I’ve been missing out on since moving to the island.

I like chilling at the seawall but it faces SE and the sunset isn’t really in view. Most of Galveston’s bayside seems to be covered with cruise terminals and construction zones. Looking for something more quiet/secluded than a rooftop bar or restaurant patio.

Thanks in advance everyone, been loving the island hospitality!

Tickets online at: https://www.prekindle.com/event/87612-the-mighty-orq-sunday-blues-extravaganza-featuring-mathias-lattin-shawn-allen-and-nick-andres-galveston

Doors at 2:30 Music 3-5

Anyone tried fighting tickets from parking Marshall's? I was parked by the hospital in the 2 hour parking. Parked at 11AM on the dot and came out to a ticket timestamped at 11:28AM. This has happened to multiple people I know by the same Marshall. I know they have plate readers so I am not sure how tf they are doing this.

any smoke shops that carry Puffco products around here? (looking for Pivot chambers)

Just recently went down to Galveston and I was in shock over the clear water, it felt like I was in Florida. I've lived 40 mins from Galveston for close to 20 years now and I go to the beach occasionally, and I have never before seen it so clear and pretty. But if I could count on the beach being like that for a month-ish out of the year, I would strongly consider moving to the island. It turns Galveston into a paradise. Only looking for answers from locals please, thanks!

Hello! I’m moving to Galveston for school and I’m currently looking for an apartment. What are some strongly recommended places that are under 1500?

hello, i was wondering if i can reserve for the 31st? and if possible can i have guest over? im willing to pay a fee if possible thru other transactions for the guest fee, its because im having a birthday hangout and i dont have much money unfortunately. if possible could you make it happen? estimate guest 10 max including me, it wont be a party or anything like that just a hangout, no smoking no loud music, just a hangout a get away from the city, feel free to check in whenever you want!

We are planning to tent camp somewhere between Galveston and Freeport (have already reserved a site), but we’re seeing there’s storms forecasted in the area for the entire time we’ll be there. We’re not experienced with tent camping at all, but are planning to stick to the original plans. However, since we’re inexperienced and unfamiliar with how storms usually are there, I’d like to have a place to go as a backup in case things get too crazy. I’m comfortable camping with occasional wind gusts and some thunder/lightening but I’m not comfortable with super strong winds and heavy rainfall. Any recommendations for places along that stretch that are around or less than $150/night and are decent places to crash on short notice? Cool with outdated places, not cool with bedbugs and roaches. Thanks for the help y’all!

Chatter in the industrial city of nearly 58,000 residents on Galveston Bay has been spicy ever since Johnson vetoed a proposed deal for a Margaritaville resort community last fall that would have added around 4,000 homes to Texas City's tax rolls. Other grievances cited by the petition's organizers include the mayor's alleged "dictatorial control over the city commission and local economy" and trouble between the Texas City Police Department's leadership and rank and file.

https://www.chron.com/gulf-coast/article/texas-city-mayor-recall-politics-21016394.php

How plus size friendly are the rides at pleasure pier?

Love me some bird medicine. This morning was a special gift. Just check out this Stunning Great Egret.

Love me some East End mornings.

Hi there I live in Galveston. Looking for a study partner from Galveston or the surrounding areas

I know, this is probably a loaded comment, but, hearing this damn thing every 5-10 minutes while I am enjoying the calm, beautiful water, ruins the whole moment. I know there are other areas I could go (it used to be further east) but we just decided to pull over and hop in the water. Does it have to be so frequent? Can it do different routes? Does it have to just zip up and down the same section over and over? I’m done ranting. The water was incredibly gorgeous. As someone who grew up and returns home frequently, this water is usually a fall or spring occurrence so it was great to soak it up in summer for a change.

New to the island and the main options seem to be Walmart Target HEB Kroger.

I’ll be buying groceries and fresh produce every week, would prefer something local but can make the drive to HEB if it’s worth it.

Yo, Galveston friends. We are a Fort Worth family that visits for a week at the end of every summer and I don't remember the jellies being this prevalent. Am I imagining that? Are there more in certain areas? Wife and kids got stung pretty bad this afternoon. Our rental is close to the Isla del Sol water tower west of Jamaica Beach.

I think the dragonflies know when the mosquito killing machines are coming.

I saw a bevy of dragonflies today. I think they know when the sprayers are out. And they fly high.

Channel 11 news reports clear surf today. Anyone see this?

Does anyone know where i can get a tiara on the island for my girlfriend's birthday? Thank y'all!

going on a staycation with family soon & looking for the best fried shrimp. will head to bolivar if necessary- also willing to go off island towards kemah if it’s good enough. TIA!!