Remember when April used to be a slow month in Galveston? Thanks to some major special events on the island this normally sleepy spring time is teeming with activities that are fun for visitors and locals alike.
Hammer time? If all goes as planned, crews in June will begin long-awaited work on a six-story parking garage and an apartment complex in a development that will save what remains of the historic Medical Arts Building and ease parking woes in the island’s downtown.
Thanks to the work of local nonprofit Artist Boat, more than 166,000 students from around the region have taken part in outdoor education along Galveston’s bays. Soon, these students will have an outdoor classroom, complete with a pizza oven, to enhance their experiences.
If you've heard rumors about a popular Houston and Dallas concept planning to serve up a Galveston version at 2410 Strand, it's just Hearsay — the actual name of the concept is Hearsay Galveston.
Project Manager Jodi Montemayor last week said engineering was in the design phase and Dickinson Economic Development Corp. officials were about six months from going out for construction bids on the project planned for state Highway 3, across from Dickinson’s City Hall and library.
The island continues to establish itself as a craft beer destination with the recent opening of Devil and the Deep Brewery, 2425 Postoffice St. — the storefront faces 25th Street — in Galveston’s downtown.
Every now and then, I get questions from readers about park board issues. This week, I’ve decided to answer a few that have come up rather frequently.
Almost two years since its completion, the Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics vehicle processing plant has proven to be a major success for the port, officials argue.
Michael Martini, who owns the downtown building — on the corner of 21st and Church streets — last week said crews were cleaning up damage from Hurricane Ike, which struck in 2008.
A new pavilion at Stewart Beach has become one step closer to fruition. At the March park board meeting, the trustees approved a conceptual design for the structure.
In the coming months, be on the lookout for turtles in Galveston. They’ll turn up in places like city hall, downtown and along the seawall.
Plugged in: Islanders shouldn’t be surprised if they start seeing more Tesla automobiles cruising around town.
Medical alert: After months of construction and many inquiries from Buzz readers, Hospitality Health ER plans a March 30 opening of its 4222 Seawall Blvd. site.
From pirates to palaces, tall ships to great storms, Galveston is rich in history and experiences. Now, families who visit Galveston have an opportunity to more deeply appreciate this history thanks to the development of a Galveston home school curriculum.
Icon Bank confirmed last week it was the prevailing bidder in a foreclosure sale of multiple tracts, lots and property at luxury West End island development Bayside at Waterman’s, which includes the newly renovated Stewart Mansion.
In anticipation of National Travel and Tourism Week from May 6 to May 12, the Galveston Island Park Board and the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will host its fourth annual Tourism Summit on May 3. Anyone who works in the tourism industry in Galveston or is interested …
Plans developing for site of former Texas City H-E-B; Local Staples plans to close
Galveston’s East End Lagoon is a special place for residents and visitors alike. The nearly 700-acre preserve is teeming with plant and animal life and is set to receive improvements thanks to partnerships with state and local organizations.
Mudbug mission: Crews are about a month away from completing a massive crawfish and shrimp processing facility on Dike Road in Texas City that for months has generated much buzz.
This past week, the island played host to a tourism town hall meeting with state Sen. Larry Taylor and Rep. Wayne Faircloth.
Hurricanes typically dampen real estate sales. And although Hurricane Harvey did far more flood damage to the mainland than the island, Galveston still was fighting errant perceptions about the storm weeks after it struck in late August 2017.
Steak out: Inquiring readers are hungry for answers about the opening day status of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Bay Colony Town Center, 2955 S. Interstate 45, in League City.
Benny Davis offers a unique perspective on the changing landscape of Santa Fe.
The arrival of Costco in Webster will include site improvements like detention ponds, Webster city officials said.
Can we call this a boom? Downtown Galveston is bustling as businesses expand or open new concepts.
Banks and other area businesses say they stand to gain a lot from the Trump administration’s corporate tax cuts signed into law late last year, with many expecting stronger profits, which will lead to more spending and economic growth, they said.
If you like to spend time at the beach and if you like to earn money, the park board has a deal for you. The organization is seeking more than 150 people who want to work where they play during the upcoming spring and summer seasons.
Smokin’ buzz: Five long months after Hurricane Harvey badly flooded its building, Dickinson Bar-B-Que & Steakhouse, 2111 FM 517, has reopened. And owners Keith and Holly Lilley had some encouraging words for other area businesses and homeowners still battling to recover from the devastat…
More than 600 women are expected to fill the conference room of Galveston’s Moody Gardens Hotel on Feb. 22 to learn about expanding opportunities for women in the petrochemical and industrial trades industries.
The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce announced exciting details regarding the 2018 Celebrating Women: Mind, Body, Spirit. The 11th annual Galveston women’s conference will be held on May 4 at the Moody Gardens Convention Center, 1 Hope Blvd., in Galveston.
This time of year, many of us spend our Sunday evenings watching as movie stars and musicians step up to the stage to receive industry honors. Though it wasn’t a Grammy or an Oscar, the park board recently received regional recognition for one of its projects.
When you’re 111 years old, it’s easy to get set in your ways. That’s especially true in the community banking industry, which is famously conservative.
Retail rumblings: An unconfirmed but intriguing rumor is making the rounds that no-frills grocer Aldi and clothing retailer Ross Dress for Less plan stores at Palmer Plaza in the 3400 block of Palmer Highway in Texas City. It’s the same shopping center Chick-fil-A has been pecking around.
Anyone who lives in Galveston knows that the island is a popular tourist destination. Each year for the past three years, more than 6 million people have visited the island.
Calling all young entrepreneurs! The 2018 Step Up for Education Expo and Lemonade Day Galveston County Kick-off Event will take place from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Central Middle School Media Arts Academy, 3014 Sealy St., in Galveston.
League City lacked public transit to move forward in the competition. Some city leaders said a digital pipeline could have helped as well.
Room service: Friendswood attorney and developer Jerome Karam has reached major milestones at two developments — one in Galveston and the other in Texas City.
The Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce Inc., will host its 41st annual Awards Dinner & Gala from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at the Santa Fe Fire and Rescue Station No. 1, 13112 state Highway 6, in Santa Fe.
For some sellers, it’s buyer’s remorse. For others, a move out of town or a death in the family. Or a simple loss of interest or affection for the hometown team.
While my personal goals for 2018 include improved time management, some here at the park board are more interested in sand management. To that end, the park board and its partners are making long-term plans to keep Galveston’s beaches wide and healthy for years to come.
The cluck stops here: Will Texas City residents soon be eating more chicken? It’s looking that way.
Members only: Texas prohibits most forms of gambling, but that isn’t stopping a growing number of private poker clubs from trying their hands at doing business in the state, including one soon to open in downtown Galveston.
According to the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), it pays to have engaged employees. Organizations with an engaged workforce and supportive leadership see increased sales, profitability, customer satisfaction and productivity.
Raise your stein: A year after buzz broke that King’s Bierhaus would open a League City restaurant, the Houston-based concept promises a spring opening. King’s Bierhaus, with strong followings in The Heights and Pearland, offers German/American cuisines and German and Texas drafts. The Leagu…
The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its 172nd annual meeting, An Evening in Italy, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday in the Frances Anne Moody Ballroom at the Moody Gardens Hotel, 1 Hope Blvd.
It was a year of major business openings, closings and a hurricane that slowed down, but didn’t stop, commerce on the upper Texas coast. Here are just some of the top Biz Buzz items of the year.
Temporary tattle: A major manufacturer and retailer of furniture is planning a temporary store in Dickinson as consumers whose homes were flooded during Hurricane Harvey prepare to refurnish.
E.A. “Trey” Apffel III, who practiced law for 35 years in Galveston County and surrounding areas, began work as State Bar of Texas executive director on Dec. 1.
While 2017 produced some great accomplishments, the park board has an ambitious work plan in place for 2018 and beyond. The organization will continue to protect and improve Galveston’s natural resources and to build its visitor base.
Glut feeling: Is this contained or contagious? That’s what some observers are wondering after Neighbors Emergency Center recently closed its doors in Texas City, a little less than two years after opening at 3302 Palmer Highway.
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