Gabrielle Dawkins

2 months ago | houstonpublicmedia.org | Gail Delaughter |Gabrielle Dawkins

Galveston is bracing for big crowds – and races for parking spaces – as its annual Mardi Gras festivities start Friday. More than 20 parades and other events are scheduled for the next two weekends as well as Fat Tuesday on March 4. Total attendance is expected to exceed 350,000, according to Mary Beth Bassett, a spokesperson for Visit Galveston. This year marks the 114th Mardi Gras event in Galveston, which typically holds one of the nation's largest celebrations.

Jan 15, 2025 | houstonpublicmedia.org | Gabrielle Dawkins

Warming buses will be located at five different locations along the 26-mile route Sunday, offering opportunities for runners to warm up. Free gloves also will be distributed during a pre-race event on Friday and Saturday.

Jan 7, 2025 | houstonpublicmedia.org | Gabrielle Dawkins

Carter, a Georgia Democrat who served as U.S. president from 1977-81, died Dec. 29 at age 100. He helped provide housing opportunities in Houston and across the country.