Hometown Friday Galveston: Texas Tail Distillery
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Many don?t realize being made right in Galveston! Texas Tail Distillery stirs up vodka, infused whiskeys, and six flavors of moonshine also called "seawall shine". It also boasts a family-friendly atmosphere with a food truck offering elevated bar food like brisket deviled eggs, pulled pork sliders, and more! 2416 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX 77550

Hometown Friday Galveston: Koop's BBQ Kitchen & Catering
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PJ and Tara Head turned their barbecue competition recognition into tasty takes like their popular brisket mac and cheese and bacon jam cheeseburger. After starting with a food truck, they opened their brick and mortar in May. If you get lucky, you may even catch "Deep Fried Brisket" Day! 1011 45th St, Galveston, TX 77550

Hometown Friday Galveston: Texas Tail Distillery
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Many don?t realize there are tasty spirits being made right in Galveston! Texas Tail Distillery stirs up vodka, infused whiskeys, and six flavors of moonshine also called "seawall shine". It also boasts a family-friendly atmosphere with a food truck offering elevated bar food like brisket deviled eggs, pulled pork sliders, and more! 2416 Postoffice St, Galveston, TX 77550

Hometown Friday Galveston: Fish Company Taco
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Coastal Living magazine named Fish Company Taco one of its Best Seafood Dives in America and wrote that ?they are the best fish tacos in the Great State of Texas.? Chef Daya Myers-Hurt uses whole, sustainably-caught seafood from the Gulf and extends her commitment to freshness through house-made additions from the tortillas to the pimiento cheese. Baja, Korean, Vietnamese, the Empire, and Dirty South make up the core taco menu with delicious sides and daily specials to keep guests coming back! 1914 23rd St, Galveston, TX 77550

Hometown Friday Galveston: Koop's BBQ Kitchen & Catering
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PJ and Tara Head turned their barbecue competition recognition into tasty takes like their popular brisket mac and cheese and bacon jam cheeseburger. After starting with a food truck, they opened their brick and mortar in May. If you get lucky, you may even catch "deep fried brisket' day! 1011 45th St, Galveston, TX 77550

Backstage with stars of 'NOPE' Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya
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Keke Palmer and Daniel Kaluuya, stars of Jordan Peele's new sci-fi thriller 'NOPE', chat with BackstageOL's Dave Morales about their experience filming and what it was like working with horses as their co-stars.

History of Galveston: From business mecca to the Great Storm, and tourism today

In the mid-19th century, Galveston grew rapidly and became a major immigration point for thousands of Europeans and East Coat investors. It was the largest city in Texas, with the moniker "Gateway to the West".

Train car hotel at the Galveston Railroad Museum
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The Galveston Railroad Museum converted two vintage rail coaches into bed and breakfasts to host guests.

Duck Tour on Galveston Island takes tourists around city, Galveston Bay

The "Duck" is a World War ll era, amphibious vehicle originally designed to transport troops. Today, it has been modified to transport tourists around the city and a quick cruise around Galveston Bay.

'Pushing efforts for justice;' Social Justice Summit taking place this weekend in New York
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The Isiah Factor Uncensored Team is headed to New York this weekend to cover a very special inaugural event. Roc Nation & The United Justice Coalition's top boss Dania Diaz shares what you can expect out of this important event.

Look back at devastating 1900 hurricane
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Author of Saltwater and Driftwood Ann Walner discusses the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, which remains the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.

Free sandcastle lessons on Galveston's East Beach
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This summer, you can get free lessons on how to build the perfect sand castle on Saturdays at 11 a.m. 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. just down from the pavilion on East Beach.

Ride horses, see dolphins, and more in Galveston!
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If you want to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in Galveston, you can't go wrong with horses and dolphins.

Backstage with 'NOPE' director Jordan Peele
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BackstageOL's Dave Morales sits with director Jordan Peele to talk about what inspired his new thriller 'NOPE'.

Uptick in shark bites at beaches
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Kevin McMurray is a shark attack researcher. He shares some advice for how to prevent a scary situation at the beach.

Look inside Houston’s Car Asylum, where enthusiasts can store their rides

Take a look inside the Car Asylum in Houston, where enthusiasts can store their rides. It will also be available as an entertainment space for private functions, car club meetups and more.

Trae Tha Truth shares what's in store for Trae Day Weekend 2022
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We're counting down to Trae Tha Truth Day, a day that the city has been celebrating for 14 years, and it has grown into just a huge multi-day event now, so in true fashion, the rapper spends his day helping others.

New UH program helps Third Ward students build STEM skills
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STEM careers are in high demand with more than a million jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics have been added over the years and now, students in Houston's Third Ward are spending their summer breaks sharpening their skills.

Legal expert breaks down Texas guns, good Samaritan laws explained
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While most people by now know it took 400 officers 77 minutes to take down a school shooter in Uvalde, it took 1 civilian just two minutes to stop a gunman on a rampage at a mall in Indiana. FOX 26 hears from Letitia Quinones about Texas? gun laws with respect to good Samaritans.

FOX 26 crew helps find missing mother, 7-year-old son in north Houston
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FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards shares the details of a miraculous update after a missing mother, who police said is wheelchair bound and mute, and her 7-year-old son were reported missing all night in north Houston.