Urban Cowboy HORSE RIDER FINDS HIS PLACE IN A TRADITION WITH DEEP COASTAL ROOTS APRIL 2026 $10.99 COASTMONTHLY.COM 645485005999 SADDLE SAVVY PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF FOR GENERATIONS OF BARREL RACERS BY THE HORNS HOW RANCHERS ARE SAVING A LONGHORN CATTLE BLOODLINE APRIL 2026 PLUS: LASSO A SPICY SPIN ON THE MARGARITA ‘COWBOYS DON’T QUIT’ SMALL RIDERS, BIG LESSONSMarylouise@CaravellaCoastal.com • www.CaravellaCoastal.com 22113 Lampasas Drive | Waterfront | Sea Isle | 4 BR | 3 BA | 2158 SQ FT 13339 Binnacle Way| Waterfront | Laffites Cove | 3 BR | 3 BA | 1994 SQ FT 4227 Maison Rouge Court | Beachside | Pirates Beach | 4 BR | 2.5 BA | 1540 SQ FT Galveston is my Home. Galveston is my Business. Marylouise Caravella, Owner/Broker (713) 598-6719 12824 E. 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Featured Listing Marylouise@CaravellaCoastal.com • www.CaravellaCoastal.com 13655 FM 3005 Suite B, Galveston, TX 77554 (Corner of 12 Mile Rd and FM 3005) 3519 Christmas Tree Point | Waterfront | Pirates Cove 801 E Beach Drive #2305 | Palisade Palms 5008 Avenue O 1/2 | Midtown Galveston 13602 Windlass Circle | Nature Preserve | Laffites Cove 4123 Pelican Lane | Beachside | Pirates Beach13338 Binnacle Way | Nature Preserve | Laffites Cove SO SOLD SO SOLD COASTMONTHLY.COM | ApriL 2026 3 1510 Marina Bay Dr., Bldg 124, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565 281.334.00064 COASTMONTHLY.COM | ApriL 2026 ApriL 2026 | VOLUME 19 | iSSUE 4 28 44 14 FEATURES 14 ‘PROUD OF OUR HERITAGE’ Historic Texas City site tells story of the original Black cowboys 22 URBAN COWBOY Horse rider finds his place in a tradition with deep coastal roots 28 BY THE HORNS How ranchers are saving a longhorn cattle bloodline born on the Texas coast 60 FINDING HER FLOCK A love of birding took a few years to hatch for nature tourism director 66 ‘I LET IT TELL ITSELF’ Historical novel follows young doctor in aftermath of 1900 Storm 38 SADDLE SAVVY persistence pays off for generations of barrel racers 44 ‘COWBOYS DON’T QUIT’ Mutton bustin’ teaches young’uns to hang in there 54 ANIMAL ATTRACTION island artist finds happiness in painting pet portraits, marine life“My exceptional Galveston team is marketing premier properties from the beaches to the bay — from historic treasures to high-rise condos!” NOTHING COMPARES to WHAT’S NEXT. BEACHTOWN | 2553 East Seaside Drive 4 BR | 3.5 BA | +/- 3,540 SF Last list price $2.3M PALM BEACH | 4210 Surf Drive 4 BR | 3 BA | +/- 2,498 SF Offered at $1+M Co-listed with Kiki Wilson EVIA, The Preserve At Grand Beach, Laffite’s Cove Stellar new construction. Mesmerizing lake, golf course and West Bay vista sites. Gourmet island kitchens. Grand downstairs primary suites. Colossal screened porches. 1, 2 and 3 story plans. Priced from the $650’s Proudly marketing for over 15 years! SOLD 25919GLOSSYIBISWAY.COM SOLD POINTE WEST | 25919 Glossy Ibis Way Beachside haven (ca. 2022). Gulf and bay vistas. Stunning interior decor and finishes. Primary suite with sitting area. “Lighthouse” cupola and observation deck. Fabulous Beach Club amenities. 4 BR | 4.5 BA | +/- 2,691 SF | MLS 16601188 Offered at $1.4+M Co-listed with Jay Monroe EVIA | 3 Mariner Pass Exquisite “historic-inspired” waterfront villa. One-story recent construction (2021). Enormous lake vista veranda. Gorgeous finishes & millwork. Superb chef’s island kitchen. Primary suite with spa-style bath. 3 BR | 2 BA | +/- 1,680 SF | MLS 9941326 Offered at $624,880 EAST END HISTORIC DISTRICT | 607 11th Street 3 BR | 3 BA | +/- 2,810 SF | MLS 44517721 Last list price $724,880 HISTORIC DISTRICT | 613 9th Street 2 BR | 2 BA | +/- 1,183 SF | MLS 44828204 Offered at $369,880 Contact me with all your Real Estate needs. Jim Rosenfeld BROKER ASSOCIATE MTSIR Circle of Excellence Award Winner MTSIR Hall of Fame Member Texas Monthly Magazine Five Star Realtor 2012-2025 Galveston Historic Home Tour Major Underwriter 2011-2023 Houstonia Magazine Best Of Houston Realtor 2016 Trulia and Zillow Five Star Rating 713.854.1303 Jim.Rosenfeld@sir.com TIKI ISLAND | 242 Isles End Road 5 BR | 6.5 BA | +/- 3,242 SF | MLS 534976 Offered at $1.6+M co listed with Kiki Wilson NEW LISTNG TIKI ISLAND | 1302 & 1306 Maui Drive +/- 16,596 SF LOT | MLS 38028394 Offered at $698,880 NEW PRICESALE PENIDIBNG NEW PRICE NEW PRICE6 COASTMONTHLY.COM | ApriL 2026 50 ON THE COVER Joey White sits atop Pebbles, one of the horses he helps care for. Read more about White on Page 22. Photo by Aymiel Fleming DEPARTMENTS 50 TREASURE TROVE An unusual society shows enthusiasm for miniature scenes 68 HOOKED On hot days, leaving the boat is the coolest of methods 72 GARDEN VARIETY More than pretty, sunflowers provide for pollinators and people 76 HOMEPORT How a wedding gift became an island landmark 82 DOWN THE HATCH This rodeo season, lasso a spicy spin on the margarita 84 DOWN HOME islander creates a chili meant to feed hungry hunters 88 THE COASTAL KITCHEN Serve a taste of the Spanish coast at your Easter gathering 90 TASTE OF TEXAS This take on a brunch favorite pays tribute to Texas 92 GAME ON You can’t go wrong with these neck roast nachos 76 94 DESSERT ISLAND This Depression-era dessert is a slice of heaven in hard times 96 YOU WEAR IT WELL island boutique owner has always been drawn to Western wear 98 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 100 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 105 SHUTTERBUGS readers share their coastal photos 82919 LONG REACH DR 3BR | 2.5 BA | 3,238 sq ft | $1,250,000 Carole Bell | 979-201-7677 1615 CHURCH ST 4BR | 3.5BA | 2,816 sq ft | $849,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 13813 SABINE LAKE DR 4BR | 2.5 BA | 2,600 sq ft | $439,500 Luis Santiago | 409-888-6098 1904 AVENUE N Multi-Family-Fourplex | 3,384 sq ft | $599,000 Robert Zahn | 409-939-9237 523 24TH STREET Multi-Tenant | 10,248 sq ft | $875,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 1103 33RD STREET 8 BR | 4 BA | 6 Half Bath | 7,485 sq ft | $1,600,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 1401 EAST BEACH DR #805/806 2BR | 2BA | 1,300 sq ft | $816,000 Mary Ellis | 409-939-8623 1401 EAST BEACH DR #1108 1BR | 1BA | 576 sq ft | $393,900 Mary Ellis | 409-939-8623 1401 EAST BEACH DR #1205 1BR | 1 BA | 584 sq ft | $419,000 Mary Ellis | 409-939-8623 2317-2319 STRAND STREET 4BR | 2BA | 17,641 sq ft | $1,900,000 Brian Kuhn | 409-354-6456 8602 BROADWAY ST. Warehouse w/I-45 frontage | 1.4 acres | $1,400,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 LIVE WELL WITH COLDWELL NEW PRICE TEXAS CITY TIKI ISLAND BEACH CONDOBEACH CONDOBEACH CONDO 775 MARLIN ST 2BR | 2BA | 1,354 sq ft | $350,000 Brittany Lamb | 409-789-3816 BAYOU VISTA COMMERCIALCOMMERCIALCOMMERCIALNext >