Texas – Page 8 – Joe Alexander

Galveston Pleasure Pier

The Galveston Pleasure Pier opened in summer 2012 on the gulf side of the island where 25th Street meets the seawall.

The Galveston Pleasure Pier on the gulf side of the island. – photo by Joe Alexander — Galveston Pleasure Pier

Sailing ship ELISSA in Galveston

The sailing ship ELISSA docked in Galveston, Texas. - photo by Joe Alexander — The sailing ship ELISSA docked in Galveston, Texas. – photo by Joe Alexander

The three-masted sailing ship ELISSA was built in Scotland in 1877 and now calls Galveston home. ELISSA is the Official Tall Ship of Texas.

A man, his best friend… and hopefully some fish

A fisherman takes advantage of a calm morning in Galveston, Texas. - photo by Joe Alexander — A fisherman takes advantage of a calm morning in Galveston, Texas. – photo by Joe Alexander

A series of jetties project out into the Gulf of Mexico from the seawall in Galveston, Texas.

The jetties help stabilize the seawall and slow erosion – as well as providing convenient places to fish.

Murals in Edge District of St. Petersburg, Florida

Iconic cat mural in The Edge District in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. - photo by Joe Alexander — Iconic cat mural in The Edge District in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. – photo by Joe Alexander

If you’re not sure if you’re really in The Edge District in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, the cat mural on the Edge Animal Hospital is an obvious clue.

Mural in The Edge District in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. – photo by Joe Alexander — St. Petersburg

Will To Live reunites for show at Sanchos

Ruben V and his brothers in Will To Live at Sanchos Cantina & Cocina on Jan. 3, 2020. - photo by Joe Alexander — Ruben V and his brothers in Will To Live at Sanchos Cantina & Cocina. – photo by Joe Alexander

Will To Live with Ruben V and his brothers played at Sanchos Cantina & Cocina in San Antonio on Friday night, Jan. 3, 2020.

Will To Live at Sanchos Cantina & Cocina on Jan. 3, 2020. - photo by Joe Alexander — Will To Live

D.T. Buffkin at The Pearl in San Antonio for Canciones

D.T. Buffkin played with Mitch Webb and the Swindles at Canciones at The Pearl in San Antonio on Friday, July 26, 2019.

Mitch Webb and the Swindles at Canciones in San Antonio

Mitch Webb and the Swindles at Canciones at The Pearl in San Antonio on Friday, July 26, 2019. – photo by Joe Alexander — Mitch Webb and the Swindles at Canciones at The Pearl. – photo by Joe Alexander

Legendary Americana band Mitch Webb and the Swindles with Joe Reyes played at Canciones at The Pearl in San Antonio on Friday, July 26, 2019.

Will Owen Gage with The Swindles at Canciones in San Antonio

Will Owen Gage played with Mitch Webb and The Swindles at Canciones at The Pearl on Friday, July 27, 2019. – photo by Joe Alexander

San Antonio guitarist and blues man Will Owen Gage played with Mitch Webb and The Swindles at Canciones at The Pearl on Friday, July 26, 2019.

Kevin Fowler at Wolff Stadium in San Antonio

Kevin Fowler put on a Fourth of July week show after a baseball game on July 3, 2019. - photo by Joe Alexander — Kevin Fowler put on a Fourth of July week show after a baseball game on July 3, 2019. – photo by Joe Alexander

Texas country music legend Kevin Fowler played at Wolff Stadium after the San Antonio Missions game on July 3, 2019.

Love Smack in San Antonio on Memorial Day

San Antonio rock band Love Smack played at Historic Market Square on May 27, 2019. - photo by Joe Alexander — San Antonio rock band Love Smack played at Historic Market Square on May 27, 2019. – photo by Joe Alexander

San Antonio rock band Love Smack played at Historic Market Square as part of a Memorial Day celebration on May 27, 2019.