Patrick and Erin Gurski of Galveston ride their bikes in front of a historic home at 1127 Church St. Both cruisers were purchased from Island Bicycle Co.
Blissful biking on Galveston Island
On a bicycle, it’s easy to traverse Galveston Island, get where you want to go, park with ease, and get some exercise along the way
May 27, 2012
Take a bike ride through isle's East End
Meandering on a bicycle through Galveston’s East End Historical district is one of the island’s sightseeing pleasures.
May 27, 2012
33 reasons to ride a bike
Island cyclists share their biking epiphanies.
May 27, 2012
Weighing In: Teacher learns a health lesson
Rachel Palomo, a Trinity Episcopal School teacher, has lost 100 pounds and is keeping off the weight through smart eating and exercise.
May 27, 2012
Closet confidential: Leslie Garcia-Hess
The manager and coordinator at LuLu’s The Salon & Day Spa blends her love of punk and horror movies into her workwear.
May 27, 2012
Historic home's owners 'like a caretaker'
Rick and Anny Heiberg own the historic home at 1618 Church St. and have restored it with heirlooms and antiques.
May 27, 2012
Perk up your beach rental
Designer Joni Webb shares tips on how to personalize your beach rental so it feels like your space during your stay.
May 27, 2012
Artist takes a leap of faith
After 13 years of teaching art at Friendswood High School, Jenifer Sundrla became a full-time artist.
May 27, 2012
Life on the lagoon
The East End Lagoon Park and Nature Preserve is 685 acres at the east end of Seawall Boulevard at Boddeker Drive and Apffel Park.
May 27, 2012
Surfer swimsuit styles making waves
More big-name fashion designers are taking inspiration from surfers and offering stylish swimwear made for active women.
April 29, 2012
Closet confidential for May
For Erin Haynes and Elizabeth Rogers, two closets are better than one. Since these Galveston gal pals met through mutual friends, they’ve shared wardrobes.
April 29, 2012
Nassau Bay couple builds Tuscan dream house
Hurricane Ike destroyed Susan Wilson and Brian Klock's Nassau Bay home in 2008, so they built a new Tuscan-inspired dream home in its place.
April 29, 2012
Mix and match a custom wine blend
You Can Do This — Combining different types and flavors of wine for a custom blend is gaining popularity, and wineries can show you how.
April 29, 2012
Artist known for whimsical furniture
Ellie Peters panted furniture for herself and her family and soon expanded into a worldwide web-based art business.
April 29, 2012
Irishman steering Pirate soccer ship
Ireland native Brandon Keyes carved out a career playing soccer. Now he's a coach and owner of the Galveston Pirate Soccer Club.
April 29, 2012
Couple builds strength, endurance
Galveston residents Mike and Danielle Alvarado have lost 30 and 23 pounds respectively since starting Island Boot Camp two years ago.
April 29, 2012
Galveston County a boating playground
The Upper Texas Coast beckons boaters of all stripes. Whether you come to fish or sail, cruise or explore, the Gulf waters don’t disappoint.
March 25, 2012
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