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Mary Katherine Clark: The Art of Life
Mary Katherine Clark defies definition. She's a prolific artist, a devoted naturalist and an overall awesome human being. She was kind...
Bobby Stanton
Feb 25, 20241 min read


Kaitlin: 'Bad luck can be good luck'
Good times come with the bad, but sometimes it's the other way around. Katlin puts it in perspective in a chat with Humans of Galveston...
Bobby Stanton
Feb 19, 20241 min read


Let's Stay Together: Love is the key
Marriage is no easy walk in the park. But Pete and Sherry have found the key to unlocking love's secrets which they share while chilling...
Bobby Stanton
Feb 19, 20241 min read


Full Circle: Galveston's own 'Bruh-Man' from 'Martin' back on the block
For many BOI’s, he’s known as Reginald Ballard, an all-state linebacker at Ball High School and who also made his mark on the football...
Bobby Stanton
Jan 1, 20241 min read


Keeping it Real: A life of creativity, passion and love
Judy Foston Stanford has pretty much seen it all in her decades-long career as CEO of Foston International Communications Inc., a...
Bobby Stanton
Dec 31, 20231 min read


BOI Greg Samford: A life of giving, caring and love
Meet Galveston's own Greg Samford, my lifelong friend and a super human being. He shares his thoughts about the island, his hopes and...
Bobby Stanton
Nov 12, 20231 min read


Adam & Buttercup: In it through thick and thin
Adam and his pooch Buttercup are a perfect pair. I met Adam, who is homeless, outside Marshall’s on 61st street. He’s got a heart of...
Bobby Stanton
Nov 12, 20231 min read


Home Sweet Home
Meet Erroll Woodworth, a proud BOI who returned to the island from Oakland, California, to visit his Mom on Mother's Day 2023. He was...
Bobby Stanton
May 29, 20231 min read


Club 68: Rosalyn Jackson keeps island history alive!
(From the Archives) When it comes to the richness of Galveston’s black community, Rosalyn Jackson is standing on hallowed ground in the...
Bobby Stanton
May 1, 20232 min read


Island visitors: Have Bug, will travel!
On a beautiful sunny day on the Seawall, it was impossible to miss the fire red, immaculately preserved VW Bug parked at 35th Street....
Bobby Stanton
Apr 27, 20231 min read


Devon & Kris: 'Live in the Moment!'
Humans of Galveston had the pleasure of meeting girlfriends Kris (left) and Devon on the Seawall on a sunny weekend. They took the time...
Bobby Stanton
Mar 28, 20231 min read


Geronimo: Every day is Island Time
(From the Archives) Humans of Galveston: Where are you from, Geronimo? Geronimo: I’m from New York but I’ve been a lot of places. I’ve...
Bobby Stanton
Mar 28, 20231 min read


Dickey & Moe Bloom: Father and son team carves out success on island
Meet Dickey Bloom and his son, Moe, who own and operate Wood Unlimited Design (WUD) Cabinetry at 1824 Strand in Galveston. They launched...
Bobby Stanton
Mar 17, 20231 min read


Yolanda Brown : BOI for life!
Meet Yolanda Brown, affectionately known as “Yoyo” by her family and friends. Growing up in Galveston, she has absorbed all the good...
Bobby Stanton
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Moses Lucero: Cooking up coolness
On a laid-back Friday the 13th on The Strand, Moses Lucerno was thankful for all his blessings - his many jobs and the people who have...
Bobby Stanton
Feb 20, 20232 min read


Barbara Jean McIlveen: A life of Grace, Elegance and Style
Barbara Jean McIlveen is living her best life and savoring every moment of it. Humans of Galveston was honored to spend some spend some...
Bobby Stanton
Nov 14, 20227 min read


Robert Mihovil: A picture says a thousand words
Meet nationally known photographer Robert John Mihovil, a proud BOI whose photos have appeared in a Who’s Who of publications that...
Bobby Stanton
Sep 29, 20221 min read


Island Artist: ‘Make Your Life Fun!”
I meet a lot of colorful humans in Galveston, folks like Island artist Debbie Farley Dunn, a Cherokee Indian who was selling jewelry at...
Bobby Stanton
Aug 8, 20221 min read


Thomas Egans: A Man of Valor
Meet Vietnam War veteran Thomas Ray Egans, 72, who served in Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division from 1960-70....
Bobby Stanton
Jul 2, 20226 min read


Charles Lemons: History Alive!
Meet Mr. Charles V.A. Lemons Jr., who at the young age of 87 has devoted most of his life to law-enforcement with the Galveston Police...
Bobby Stanton
Jun 7, 20225 min read


Harry Clay: A Shining Star
When I met Harry Clay last week on The Strand, I thought I was either talking to talk show icon Howard Stern or Steven Tyler of...
Bobby Stanton
May 22, 20222 min read


Lightning Rob: Living the Groove
Meet Lightning Rob (on left), also known as "Robert Balderas," one of the hardest working guitarists on the Texas music scene. When he’s...
Bobby Stanton
May 2, 20223 min read


Larry York: Living his dream
Meet Larry York, a Galveston County native who has parlayed his love for tennis into a career in sports encompassing myriad levels – from...
Bobby Stanton
Apr 15, 20226 min read


Julian Zamora: The Beat Goes On!
Humans of Galveston: Paint a picture of Julian Zamora for us. Julian: My name is Julian Zamora and I’m from Houston, Texas, born and...
Bobby Stanton
Apr 6, 20225 min read
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