Galveston, Texas, which is located on Galveston Island in Galveston County, was established as a port in 1825 by the Congress of Mexico, in which country it was situated at that time. The city was the main port of the Texas Navy during the Texas Revolution, and once that war was over, it was the capital of the Republic of Texas. The island ad the town were named in honor of Bernardo de Galvez y Madrid, Count of Galvez in 1785.
Regular Blogs
Maintained by Father Serge, the pastor at Sts. Constantine & Helen Serbian Orthodox Church, this blog dispenses information about those who are within the Island’s Orthodox community and about the events and news about them.
http://galvestonorthodox.blogspot.com/
Designed to promote pride in Galveston and the spirit of the community as well as to offer island-inspired clothing. Discussions here include bathing beauties contests, local artists, and other events and news which affects the Island.
http://www.ibcgalveston.com/blog/
Hosted by the local newspaper, The Daily News, and written by their business reporter, this blog is mostly about local businesses and the economy, particularly new businesses on the island as well as those going out of business or changing ownership.
http://galvestondailynews.com/blog/buzz/
Focuses on items having to do with liberty and freedom, this blog also addresses Linux systems, hurricanes, politics, and his list as a Yankee living on the Gulf Coast.
http://libertysblog.com/category/galveston/
Official Blog of Galveston Island
The official blog of Galveston Island, Texas Tourism and Marketing offers a plethora of topics, including where to eat on the Island, things to do, fishing news and opportunities, and the history of this community.
http://blog.galveston.com/
