This past Saturday I went to Galveston for the big Mardi Gras celebration.  I had no idea what to expect!  Crowds of people, everyone drunk with beads flying everywhere!!!  I can only image what it is like in New Orleans!!!  Well, I will say this…I got 32 beads and I worked hard for them! LOL!!

Women owned businesses are the fastest growing business segment in the country.  To assist these new women business owners, the Women Business Center provides business services and financial assistance to empower women towards entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency.  The WBC will be a learning hub assisting with government grants, computer skills and additional information to make […]

Feel like heading to the beach this weekend? Before you pack up and make your way to Galveston, be sure to check out the Weekend…

A boil water notice has been issued for all residents and businesses on Galveston Island after a drinking water sample tested positive for E. coli…

According to published reports, a Houston police officer was arrested Wednesday for allegedly exposing himself to patrons in a Galveston bar. The officer is also…

Police say two people and a dog were killed after a vehicle struck them as they walked along the Galveston Seawall Wednesday evening. The incident…

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News92FM.Com is reporting that a 2-year-old Houston girl was rushed to the University of Texas Medical Branch Sunday evening after nearly drowning. According to reports, the toddler was found in a pond near a West End park in Galveston. Read More

via: news92fm.com Tonight on the “American Idol” show, the spotlight will shine on the Lone Star State! The auditions from Houston, Texas will air on tonight’s episode. Read More

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  (via khou.com)  GALVESTON — The silence of The Strand Thursday morning gave way to the roars of V-Twins, flatheads and other motorcycle engines. The Lone Star Rally is back, and Mother Nature promises to enjoy the weekend of bikes, leather and the freedom of the open road. This is the ninth edition of the […]

The owner of Galveston’s Flagship Hotel says it plans to demolish the landmark hotel on a pier rather than spend $15 million to renovate and repair damage from Hurricane Ike. The Galveston County Daily News reports Landry’s Restaurants has told Galveston’s city planning commission that it plans to replace the 225-room hotel in front of […]

There are two big, black globs of tar scattered along the sand dunes on the west end of Galveston, KPRC Local 2 reported

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The Texas General Land Office confirmed Monday the tar balls found along the shores of Crystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula are from the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico.