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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


Bob Faris: Never met a stranger
Meet Bob Faris, owner of Bob’s Groceries and B&B Liquor at 598 21st St. in downtown Galveston, now celebrating 24years of operation. With...
Bobby Stanton
Mar 28, 20224 min read


Leon Phillips: Heart & Soul!
Meet Leon "Fat Cat" Phillips, one of the island's most colorful community leaders. He was kind enough to share his thoughts with Humans...
Bobby Stanton
Mar 11, 20227 min read


Honi Alexander: Let it Grow!
Meet Honi Alexander, a Galveston realtor who is director of The Young Gardeners Program that teaches kids how to grow and cook fresh...
Bobby Stanton
Feb 22, 20224 min read


Amelina: Living in the Moment
Humans of Galveston: Tell us about yourself, Amelina. Amelina: My name is Amelina Espindora. I was born in 1967 and I’m 54 years old....
Bobby Stanton
Feb 22, 20224 min read


Eddie Filer Jr.: Art is Life
Meet BOI (Born on the Island) Eddie Filer Jr., who has been a professional artist for over 30 years. While classical portraiture is his...
Bobby Stanton
Feb 22, 20224 min read


Bob Ford: A Living Legend
Meet Bob Ford. At 93, this lifelong Islander is a walking and talking encyclopedia of All Things Galveston. His dad was none other than...
Bobby Stanton
Feb 22, 20225 min read


Tommy Armstrong: Proud B.O.I.
Humans of Galveston: If you knew back then what you know now, Tommy D., what would you have done differently? Tommy: “Nothing, because I...
Bobby Stanton
Jan 2, 20222 min read


Chuck Jones: Tattoo artist
Humans of Galveston: What would you like to see more of in the world? Chuck: "A little more creativity and more people getting along in...
Bobby Stanton
Jan 2, 20221 min read


Sam Garner: Keeping it real
Humans of Galveston: What does the good life mean, Sam? Sam: "Take care of yourself and be active." Humans of Galveston: What are some...
Bobby Stanton
Jan 2, 20221 min read


Peter Cangelosi: Every day's a good day
Peter Cangelosi is one of the most positive people I have met. I met him on The Strand, where he was soaking up sunshine and good music...
Bobby Stanton
Jan 2, 20223 min read


Patrick James: Englishman in G-Town
Since he was a young boy, Patrick James has been fascinated with All Things America. He got here as soon as he could and the move to...
Bobby Stanton
Jan 2, 20223 min read


Galveston artist in residence
Humans of Galveston: What is the best thing that happened to you this week? Artist: “Well, I got a check in the mail because my computer...
Bobby Stanton
Jan 2, 20221 min read


Courtney : 'I'm Only Human'
Humans of Galveston: Tell us about your life, Courtney. Courtney: I’m 32 and I was born and raised on the island. I grew up in Cedar...
Bobby Stanton
Oct 27, 20213 min read


Gabriel Prusmack : Painting the town!
Humans of Galveston: How long have you been doing art, and how long in Galveston? Gabriel: I’ve been doing artwork all my life, but I...
Bobby Stanton
Oct 27, 20212 min read
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