Discover Hidden Gems & Forgotten Stories in "Secret Galveston"

HOUSTON - April 30, 2026 - PRLog -- Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of our newest guidebook, Secret Galveston: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, by Christine Ruiz Hopkins and Heidi Lutz.

For more than 150 years, Galveston has lured visitors to its Gulf waters and multitude of events. As a follow-up to authors Christine Ruiz Hopkins and Heidi Lutz's 100 Things to Do in Galveston Before You Die, this book highlights the lesser-known facts and folklore of Galveston's quirkier side.

Secret Galveston: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure is available wherever books are sold.

Book Details: Secret Galveston: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure by Christine Ruiz Hopkins and Heidi Lutz, ISBN: 9781681066455, softcover, 6 x 9, 192 pages, $ 27.00
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About the Authors

Christine Ruiz Hopkins is a proud BOI (born-on-the-island native). She has promoted Galveston for more than 30 years, writing more than 300 blogs, hosted Galveston video series, and cohosted and produced Unboxing History, a video podcast presented with the Galveston County Museum. She also serves as a local tour guide and public relations consultant.

Heidi Lutz is an award-winning writer and designer who moved to Galveston for her first job out of college and became an IBC (islander by choice). Heidi has spent half of her life on the island, working as a reporter, editor, publicist, blogger, tour guide, and active community volunteer.