A Marmac Guide to Houston And Galveston (Marmac Guide to Houston & Galveston)
geeksugar (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Reader plmunroe2 recently added some shots to the Cool Capture group: Galveston, TX, may not be considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the US, but it does have its moments. Every time I go down there to visit my boyfriend, I catch a glimpse of what a pretty place it can be. My boyfriend and I were just driving along the seawall and I looked back and saw the sunset. We had to stop!...
Market Wire (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
NEW YORK, NY (MARKET WIRE) Zecurion Inc., an information security systems leader that protects business against insider threats, appoints 30-year information systems security and HIPAA veteran Ross Leo to the position of Chief Security Officer (CSO).
Hair Balls (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Hurricane Ike has just officially become Yet Another Storm That Couldn't Beat Murdoch's Pier.The historic shop, on a pier stretching out over the Gulf, has had a soft re-opening and is expecting ... Continue reading "Murdoch's Pier Reopens On Galveston: Take That, Ike" >
Off the Kuff (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The Galveston Shriners Hospital, which was closed down after Hurricane Ike and was set to reopen on Monday after a long battle to bring it back, has opened its doors a few days early. Kudos to all involved for getting this done.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
A new report alleges that Galveston County area hospitals and clinics don't disclose their charity-care policies, despite laws requiring them to do so.
Hair Balls (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Things have been rough on the West End of Galveston, what with the destruction by Hurricane Ike and all that comes from buiding McMansions one inch about sea level.But now the gods have gone too...
Pro-Life News (Free subscription) | yesterday
A Galveston jury deliberated less than five hours before convicting a 26-year-old man of capital murder in the beating death of a 2-year-old girl who was known for months only as "Baby Grace." Royce Clyde Zeigler II was found guilty...
Pensacola Beach Blog (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago
... that valley residents are confident will make Brownsville and its port at Point Isabel eclipse Galveston in commercial importance.” – “Harding Days War Was for Our Rights: Denies that America Fought to Make the World Safe for Democracy,” New York Times, Nov. 12, 1920 at 1.
Off the Kuff (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago
We’ve talked a number of times in this space about the possibility of building a commuter rail line between Houston and Galveston, possibly connecting to another line that would run out Highway 290 to College Station. That effort is just now starting to gain some momentum, and could see construction begin relatively soon. Another place [...]
Bay Area Houston (Free subscription) | yesterday
If it isn't obvious by now, electricity deregulation has been a complete failure for the citizens of Texas. According to an article by the Galveston Daily News, Texas has the highest increase in electricity rates, 57%. Click below for a larger pic.
UrbanGrounds (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
The sad thing is, after they're evicted from their FEMA trailer, they'll likely land in some other type of government funded or assisted housing.
Off the Kuff (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago
... McSleaze , there’s probably something right with you. quizas of South Texas Chisme notes that Galveston medical facilities are among those not notifying about rules for the poor, while CouldBeTrue notes South Texas Democrats join Republicans in shafting poor women. Shame on them. BossKitty at TruthHugger Let me ‘dis’ the local Austin TV news media who gets around to breaking the Health Care...
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | yesterday
Forecasters have issued a flood advisory for Galveston until noon today and a flood warning for other coastal spots. Flooding is expected to be minor and confined to low-lying areas.
Desicritics (Free subscription) | yesterday
Hurricanes, casualties and paranthas Nov 9, 2009 Two weeks back we were in Galveston and boarded the ship the following day. Time flies, of course. Now I’m in rewind mode. These past 2 weeks have been totally relaxing. I’ve probably never seen so many films, done so much of light as well as meaningful reading; getting those amazing books was the right decision. Commentary on the...
Hope Radio (Free subscription) | yesterday
At the Biker Rally a couple of weeks ago, one of the booths set up was sponsored by the Marine Corps League here in Galveston. There were bikes roaring down the streets and revelers spilling out of restaurants, bars and shops as well as ambling around areas where tents were set up selling all manner of biker gear. As my friend and I walked by their booth I saw three older men wearing Marine...
