The Port Of Galveston

posted by admin on Aug 10

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Galveston in October?
I’m not able to get to Galveston this year during the summer. Going to be there the first week in October.

Staying at an Air Force Condo by the beach. Can’t remember exact location and AF site down for maintenance.

A few questions:

#1 – I know it will be cool, but is it super cold during that time?

#2 – Is it easy to find sea shells/sea glass on the beaches of Galveston? Does anyone know a great place to get shells and sea glass?

#3 – Any must go places? Any great shops (specific places) to get shells?

Super excited.

Thanks for your time!

1 – The average weather the first week in October is lows in the mid 50′s and highs in the low to mid 90′s so it’s great beach weather!

#2 – It is NOT easy to find sea shells on the beaches. Sorry, but we hardly have any, at least good ones. They are mostly small broken pieces or if you find a whole one it’s tiny or the plain jane white standard shaped shell. Nothing cool

#3 – I’d make sure to eat at Gaido’s Seafood Restaurant on the seawall and make sure you visit the Strand for shopping and such. If you come on the first Saturday of a month make sure to catch the outdoor movie in the Strand. I can’t offer much advise on where to buy sea shells either but most of the shops have some (I highly doubt they are local shells).

I’ve added some links for you.

posted by admin on May 6

I;m expecting and he is well aware of this he was so excited when I told him he was starting to changes his ways and becoming more mature and actually thinking things through. He looked up so soccer site and saw they have a semi pro soccer team in galveston tryouts on may 8th well he decided he was going to go without even thinking about that being the same day we have our first ultrasound I told him about it and he still decides to choose soccer over the ultrasound he even told me that soccer is his life and he can’t focus on anything else so please this is causing alot of problems on my marriage so please tell me how im suppose to get over it and support him
maybe yall are right but he hasnt played soccer in years and now all of a sudden wants to he dont even have a job hasnt for the past 7 months ive been supporting and taking care of him ii would think its his time to take careof his family but maybe im just bein selfish

I know you would like him to be there, and he probably wants to be there too…

But this is really not something he can change the time or date of, it’s his only chance.

Just bear in mind that you will have other ultrasounds…and ask your mom or a friend to share the experience with you.

And, at least he’s not going bowling, love!

posted by admin on Apr 19

Illegal immigrants charged with robbery
by Chris Paschenko / The Daily News

Posted on March 20, 2010 at 10:36 AM

Updated Saturday, Mar 20 at 10:41 AM

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Related:
Galveston Daily News Web site

GALVESTON — Two illegal immigrants accused of robbing a man and a woman returning from the beach were arrested on Interstate 45 and detained by federal immigration officials, authorities said Friday.

Bonds were denied for Edwin Armando Castillo, 25, and Rogelio Hernandez, 30, on immigration holds.

Police accused Castillo of giving a false name of Jairo Flores. Flores previously had been deported to Honduras, Galveston police Capt. Jeff Heyse said.

The men were charged with one count each of aggravated robbery, stemming from a 7:30 p.m. Thursday incident in the parking lot of Antigua Apartments, 8008 Seawall Blvd., Heyse said.

The men are accused of robbing Jose Mendoza, 26, and Joann Victor, 36, at gunpoint, according to a police report.

Two men approached the islanders as they returned from the beach to Mendoza’s residence, Heyse said. One of the men was armed with a handgun, he said.

The men fled in a black sport utility vehicle with $35, a woman’s gold bracelet, cell phone and keys, Heyse said.

An off-duty Galveston County sheriff’s deputy spotted the vehicle traveling north on I-45 and followed the vehicle until it was stopped by a state trooper at Holland Road, Heyse said.

The men were arrested without incident, and police recovered a handgun, tan ski mask, cell phone, gold bracelet and keys, Heyse said.

The men didn’t tell police why they were in Galveston.

“They needed money to get back to Houston,” Heyse said of the police officer’s account of an interview with one of the suspects.

This story was brought to you thanks to khou.com’s partnership with The Galveston County Daily News.

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posted by admin on Mar 28

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posted by admin on Mar 10

Im going to Texas in May to watch a soccer game in Houston (Reliant Stadium) i was thinking instead of staying in houston, maybe Galveston will be fun? its not too far right? ive never been there, but i went on their website, and i think it will be more fun then houston. am i wrong???? im also in love with 3 hotels! (just from seeing pics from the sites) the st luis, mooody gardens, and hotel galvez….. which one is the nicest???? they are all around same price, so i want the nicest room/ pool/ restaurant. do u think i should even stay in galveston? it will be me and my boyfriend’s 1st vacation without our daughter, so we want something fun!!!

Whether you think Galveston will be more fun than Houston is completely dependant on what you like to do. I love Galveston, but you’ll find people on here who hate it and think there isn’t anything to do. It’s roughly 45 minutes to an hour from Houston, btw. Out of your 3 hotel choices, I’d choose the Galvez. It’s a gorgeous, historic building. But, the rooms are too small for some people’s tastes, so keep that in mind. Also, depending on how old your daughter is, staying at Moody Gardens might be better for you. If you plan on doing all of the attractions a Moody Gardens, staying on site would cut down on a lot of travel. But, it’s not on the beach like the Galvez and the San Luis are. So, it’s completely up to you and your tastes and interests. The San Luis is probably the "nicest" and Moody Gardens is probably the most updated. All 3 hotels are great properties though, so you can’t really go wrong with any of them. Have fun if you come to Galveston. Post back if you have any questions on activities or restaurant suggestions.

posted by admin on Feb 17

I am looking to move to Galveston and was wanting some information. I have visited several times and already know that I like the area. What I would like to know is if anyone can point me to a web site that has local rental house information. I have checked the major sites and only found a few properties I know there have to be more. I know from looking at real-estate in my area that there are always local home rental companies that don’t show up so if anyone has any info it will greatly help.

Here are some local homes for rent: http://realestate.galvnews.com/for-rent/Galveston-TX-USA/REALTOR-LISTINGS-source

You can choose your criteria and look at the listings. There are a lot of rentals listed by Joe Tramonte Realty, so you can try looking on their site as well. I’m about to move out of my rental house…you can have it. Just kidding. A lot of people just put up fliers to rent their houses too. Are you near Galveston? At UTMB and TAMUG, people just put up fliers rather than advertise in the paper. That’s how I found my house. But, there are decent ones advertised, you just might have to weed through a bunch of them. Good luck, and welcome to Galveston!!

posted by admin on Jan 25

Im going to Texas in May to watch a soccer game in Houston (Reliant Stadium) i was thinking instead of staying in houston, maybe Galveston will be fun? its not too far right? ive never been there, but i went on their website, and i think it will be more fun then houston. am i wrong???? im also in love with 3 hotels! (just from seeing pics from the sites) the st luis, mooody gardens, and hotel galvez….. which one is the nicest???? they are all around same price, so i want the nicest room/ pool/ restaurant. do u think i should even stay in galveston? it will be me and my boyfriend’s 1st vacation without our daughter, so we want something fun!!!

I love the San Luis. Moody Gardens is a mini Disneyworld & the Galvez was hit pretty bad during Ike so I would check on it’s status.

posted by admin on Jan 22

Im going to Texas in May to watch a soccer game in Houston (Reliant Stadium) i was thinking instead of staying in houston, maybe Galveston will be fun? ive never been there, but i went on their website, and i think it will be more fun then houston. am i wrong???? im also in love with 3 hotels! (just from seeing pics from the sites) the st luis, mooody gardens, and hotel galvez….. which one is the nicest???? they are all around same price, so i want the nicest room/ pool/ restaurant. do u think i should even stay in galveston?

As native Houstonian, I would advise you to research a bit more than normal before staying in Galveston. Hurricane Ike in 2008 was more devastating than many realize. The tourist areas are renewed, but other parts of town that include hotels and the like could still be in decay, making you a target for theft.

Staying in the southeast suburbs of Houston may be a good fit since you could make equidistant trips to both Reliant Stadium and the attractions in Galveston.

posted by admin on Jan 19

Renting a house or a condo would be a great idea, and there are a lot of choices for rentals in the Galveston area. I’m not sure how much you are looking to spend, so I would say that it’s best to do your homework and use online research to find available places to stay that fit within your budget.

Rather than give you a specific property name and location, I would suggest that you do some research on the available houses/condos, the prices and the locations. I have used justvr.com in the past and it was quite helpful for narrowing down my choices and booking a few nights stay.

posted by admin on Jan 13

Founded in Galveston in 1842 with the launch of the Daily News, the Belo Corporation entered the twenty-first century as a powerhouse conglomerate, owning four daily newspapers (including the Dallas Morning News), twenty-six television and cable stations, and over thirty interactive Web sites. The first comprehensive work to bring to life this remarkable success story, Belo blends biography with a history of corporate strategies. Drawing on company archives and private papers of key figures, including A. H. Belo and G. B. Dealey, former company archivist Judith Garrett Segura brings to life important chapters in the cultural life of Texas, from Galveston‘s days as the largest and most vibrant town in the Republic of Texas, through the wars that followed statehood, periods of economic hardship, and the effects of sweeping social change. Turning points in the company’s history, such as the sale of its Galveston paper when company revenues were dramatically affected by candid reporting of Ku Klux Klan activities in the 1920s, highlight crucial elements of the press’s role in the life of a community. Segura also charts technological advances, from the telegraph and the typographers’ union to the dawn of the Information Age. Finally, she includes the most complete portrait of the Dallas Times Herald Company to date, documenting the rise and fall of Belo’s chief rival. This is a story of frontier survival and futuristic thinking, marketing genius and historic reporting, nurtured by a family of mavericks.

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