By 1935, the city hired its first paid lifeguards, including James “Jim” Helton, the first Black lifeguard. Despite early petitions for lifeguards in Black-accessible areas, volunteers ...

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A new Texas historical marker is shining a light on the under told story of Galveston's first black lifeguards. The marker is located along the Seawall near 27th street.