Among the vintage rail cars and lavish holiday decorations, actors from Island ETC.—Galveston's only repertory theater company—bring Van Allsburgh's story to life under director Jennifer Daugherty.

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A family’s plan to ride the “Polar Express” was derailed — but thanks to the kindness of strangers, they were still able to enjoy some holiday fun. Lloyd and Angie Swartout said their 18-year-old son, ...

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Ty Swartout loves trains. In particular, he loves the Polar Express train. The iconic book and movie about the Christmas locomotive are two of his favorites. "He thinks it's so funny ...

“The Polar Express” is Ty Swartout’s favorite book and he watches the movie a lot, so his parents knew he would be thrilled to ride a real-life version of the magical Christmas train. The 18-year-old, ...

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Ty Swartout loves trains. In particular, he loves the Polar Express train. The iconic book and movie about the Christmas locomotive is one of his favorites. “He thinks it’s so funny, ...