Hometown Friday Galveston: Texas Tail Distillery
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
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
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
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
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
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
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".
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".
Galveston Railroad Museum offers overnight stays in vintage rail coaches
The Galveston Railroad Museum has converted two of its rail coaches into bed and breakfasts for guests to rent.
The Galveston Railroad Museum has converted two of its rail coaches into bed and breakfasts for guests to rent.
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.
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.
New novel looks back at Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900
Author of Saltwater and Driftwood Anna Walner discusses the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, which remains the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
Author of Saltwater and Driftwood Anna Walner discusses the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, which remains the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
Free professional sandcastle lessons held every Saturday in Galveston
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.
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.
How you can spend your summer riding horses, seeing dolphins in Galveston
If you want to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in Galveston, you can't go wrong with horses and dolphins.
If you want to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in Galveston, you can't go wrong with horses and dolphins.
Scary video of waterspout blowing people over in Galveston
A FOX 26 viewer shared shocking footage of a waterspout coming onshore Thursday afternoon in Galveston and blowing people over. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. (Video courtesy: Mario E. Halkyer)
A FOX 26 viewer shared shocking footage of a waterspout coming onshore Thursday afternoon in Galveston and blowing people over. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. (Video courtesy: Mario E. Halkyer)
Tropical rain expected to bring some relief for recent drought along Texas coast
"We’re looking at four to six inches for the entire event through Saturday," said Scott Tafuri, Emergency Management Coordinator for Galveston County. "Along the coast, you could see up to 10 inches total."
"We’re looking at four to six inches for the entire event through Saturday," said Scott Tafuri, Emergency Management Coordinator for Galveston County. "Along the coast, you could see up to 10 inches total."
Woman shot, killed during 'possible disturbance' in east Harris County: Sheriff
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a man pulled out a gun, possibly an assault rifle, and shot a woman to death.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a man pulled out a gun, possibly an assault rifle, and shot a woman to death.
Woman shot, killed during 'possible disturbance' in east Harris County: Sheriff
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a man pulled out a gun, possibly an assault rifle, and shot a woman to death.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a man pulled out a gun, possibly an assault rifle, and shot a woman to death.
Galveston Island State Park fully reopens
For the first time in three years, the Galveston Island State Park has fully reopened for all. FOX 26's Darlene Janik Faires has more.
For the first time in three years, the Galveston Island State Park has fully reopened for all. FOX 26's Darlene Janik Faires has more.
Fourth of July 2022 in Galveston will feature drones instead of fireworks
This year?s July Fourth celebration will be a little different in Galveston. Instead of the traditional fireworks display, the island will be celebrating with a patriotic drone show.
This year?s July Fourth celebration will be a little different in Galveston. Instead of the traditional fireworks display, the island will be celebrating with a patriotic drone show.
Fourth of July 2022 in Galveston will feature drones instead of fireworks
This year’s July Fourth celebration will be a little different in Galveston. Instead of the traditional fireworks display, the island will be celebrating with a patriotic drone show.
This year’s July Fourth celebration will be a little different in Galveston. Instead of the traditional fireworks display, the island will be celebrating with a patriotic drone show.
FOX 26 goes fishin' with Captain Charles in Galveston Bay
It's never a bad day to go fishing and our FOX 26 Photojournalist Todd Smith spent the morning doing just that with Captain Charles Butler in Galveston Bay.
It's never a bad day to go fishing and our FOX 26 Photojournalist Todd Smith spent the morning doing just that with Captain Charles Butler in Galveston Bay.
Hundreds attend Juneteenth festivals in Houston & call for more companies to recognize the holiday
Houstonians celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on the now Federal holiday.
Houstonians celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on the now Federal holiday.
'Put the guns down,' fiancé of Houston-area father killed in road rage shooting makes plea to the public
Blanca Castillo, the fiance of a road rage victim pleas with the community to think twice before pulling the trigger.
Blanca Castillo, the fiance of a road rage victim pleas with the community to think twice before pulling the trigger.
'And still we rise,' new Juneteenth exhibit opening this weekend in Galveston
A new interactive exhibit will open Sunday in the Carriage House of the 1859 Ashton Villa, offering a historic look at the origins of the holiday FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires gives us a preview.
A new interactive exhibit will open Sunday in the Carriage House of the 1859 Ashton Villa, offering a historic look at the origins of the holiday FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires gives us a preview.