Dogs took over Galveston’s 27th Street Beach for the 12th Annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition, drawing a record crowd and raising crucial funds for the Galveston Island Humane Society. From seasoned surfers to first-timers, these dogs made waves while supporting pet adoption, medical care, and spay/neuter programs.

Surf’s up and tails are wagging! The 12th Annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition returns to Galveston’s 27th Street Beach on Saturday, July 19, bringing four-legged surfers, beach fun, and community support for the Galveston Island Humane Society’s animal care programs.

Waves of Impact is an incredible organization using the power of the ocean to foster inclusivity. We met a young man with Down Syndrome riding the waves with the organization's help since he was a little kid. Learn how they use surfing to inspire growth, self-esteem, and wellness for children with exceptional challenges.

Caroline Marks finds the best wave of the women's surfing final to strike gold for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Recapping the most essential highlights from Olympic surfing, including a list of every medalist so far and the current records for surfing ahead of the 2024 Games in Paris.

In the third episode of the My New Favorite Olympian podcast, Marks details her whirlwind rise to the top of women’s surfing and the body positivity advocacy work she assumed on the way.

Houston Life Reporter Joe Sam went above the waves to show families how they can wake surf for the Summer right here in Texas. Wake surfing is a water sport in which a rider trails behind a boat, riding the boat’s wake without being directly pulled by the boat.