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Santa Claus, the Mayor of Galveston and Queen Victoria will all be attending the City of Galveston’s free, public Holiday Lighting Celebration at Hotel Galvez & Spa on Friday, Nov. 25 from 6-8 p.m. Donations for the Salvation Army accepted.

The Saengerfest Mini Monster Bash, a family friendly Halloween carnival, offers a costume contest at 3 p.m., assorted games with prizes, and trick or treating at various downtown businesses from 2 to 4 p.m. at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand.

In addition to the island’s popular ghost tours, visitors can enjoy a new permanent haunted house in downtown Galveston– Haunted Mayfield Manor which opened on Sept. 23.

The Houston Chapter of the Society of Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) to host "The Fifth Annual Maintenance & Reliability Symposium" at Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston, TX on August 18-19, 2011.

Hotel Galvez & Spa is offering a Romantic Rendezvous weekend featuring a Wedding Vow Renewal on Valentine’s Day weekend, Feb. 10-12, 2012. Couples are invited to renew their vows at 11 a.m. on Sat, Feb. 11 and participate in Mardi Gras! Galveston.

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Santa Claus, the Mayor of Galveston and Queen Victoria will all be attending the City of Galveston’s free, public Holiday Lighting Celebration at Hotel Galvez & Spa on Friday, Nov. 25 from 6-8 p.m. Donations for the Salvation Army accepted.

The Saengerfest Mini Monster Bash, a family friendly Halloween carnival, offers a costume contest at 3 p.m., assorted games with prizes, and trick or treating at various downtown businesses from 2 to 4 p.m. at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand.

In addition to the island’s popular ghost tours, visitors can enjoy a new permanent haunted house in downtown Galveston– Haunted Mayfield Manor which opened on Sept. 23.

Unlike Houston, Galveston's downtown isn't surrounded by 75-story skyscrapers; the island's tallest building is a mere 20 stories giving The Rooftop Bar at The Tremont House a charming panorama of historic downtown Galveston.

The Houston Chapter of the Society of Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) to host "The Fifth Annual Maintenance & Reliability Symposium" at Moody Gardens Hotel in Galveston, TX on August 18-19, 2011.

Hotel Galvez & Spa is collaborating with Rosenberg Library’s Galveston & Texas History Center to host a series of exhibits & presentations at the hotel during the months of July, August & September as part of the hotel’s centennial celebration.

Galveston, TX – Dallas Longshore Massage & Mobile Spa announces special package deals for visitors to Galveston Island Beach Houses this summer. Services include massage, facials, and nails -- a la carte or combined for even greater savings.

Hotel Galvez & Spa will commemorate its 100-year reign as “Queen of the Gulf” with a free community celebration on Saturday, June 11. The grounds will come alive with family activities, live music and a fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico.

Hotel Galvez & Spa will commemorate its 100-year reign as “Queen of the Gulf” with a community celebration on June 11 and 12, 2011. On Saturday, the grounds will host activities during the day and end with fireworks over the Gulf of Mexico.

Captain James Borup of the Galveston-Texas City Pilots recently retired. It is not very often that a pilot retires. They consider their position as the pinnacle of their career, thus this is a big event for both the pilots and Captain Borup.

EV Park N Plug, a public electric vehicle charging network just outside of the Houston metroplex on Galveston Island, announces plans to offer lease options on home charging stations.

As part of its ongoing monthly centennial celebrations, Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, will host a Spanish Wine Pairing Dinner on Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. with visiting Chef Pedro Angel Garcia of Houston’s El Meson Restaurant.

New business startup announces plan to capitalize on the Houston electric vehicle market by promoting ‘EV Tourism’, the concept of attracting electric vehicle owners to an island destination.

As part of its ongoing monthly centennial celebrations, Hotel Galvez & Spa will feature a special showing of “Some Like It Hot” for its Cinema and Café Under the Stars on Friday, March 18 at 8 p.m.

Hotel Galvez & Spa and The Tremont House will present a new Mardi Gras! Galveston parade entitled “A Salute to George Mitchell” on Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m.

Bright Sky Press releases the only book ever published to tell of the history of Brazoria, Galveston, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Waller, Harris and Liberty counties through street names. This expanded version streets, stories and fun fact sidebars.

Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, will host a mass Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony on Sat., Feb. 12, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. for couples who have celebrated their marriages and honeymoons at the historic hotel as well as other interested couples.

Alvin, TX – (Nov 9, 2010) – Citysearch, a leading online local guide, announced Dallas Longshore Massage & Mobile Spa as its 2010 “Best of Citysearch” winner in the “Best Therapeutic Massage” category.

Mazda of Clear Lake introduces the Mazda College Graduate Program for people graduating from college or trade school in the next 6 months or in the last 2 years. To learn more about the program call Mazda of Clear Lake at 866-639-6293.

The Galveston-Texas City Pilots will be christening the Galveston as their newest pilot boat at 11 am, Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Cruise Terminal # 2 in Galveston, Texas.

Hotel Galvez & Spa, a Wyndham Grand® Hotel, is now extending its ghost tour, typically reserved for guests, to the public as part of a dinner package on Thursdays in October.

Del Papa Distributing recently honored its outstanding sales teams of 2009 at a “Best of the Best” awards ceremony at its annual convention.

Actor/Comedian Carlos Mencia, in partnership with the Restaurant Resource Management Group will open Maggie Rita’s Mexican Grill & Bar in early July at 111 Tremont (23rd Street) in historic downtown Galveston.

Two generations of stone masons have a personal tie to one of Galveston’s most photographed historic buildings – the Hutchings-Sealy Building, 2328 Strand. This week, fifth-generation stone mason Curtis Hunt IV...

Actor/Comedian Carlos Mencia, in partnership with the Restaurant Resource Management Group have entered into a lease agreement with MBP Corp. for the Armour Building, former site of Fuddruckers on the Strand in Galveston Texas

Galveston has many places to stay for any vacation trip but one of the most economical and comfortable is renting a house on the beach. You get all the comforts of home while being on the beach of the Gulf of Mexico.

writer/director Keith Smith begins to assemble his team for what is sure to be a Hell of a Good Film for Spring of 2011

Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand Hotel, has unveiled its beautifully appointed new second floor guest rooms. In preparation for the hotel’s 100th anniversary in 2011, hotel owners are updating all guest rooms with a new décor.

Galveston will be the site for the inaugural Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival on April 16–17. This two-day event includes an invitation only Chaîne dinner on Friday and a wine tasting on Saturday from 2:30–5:30 p.m. in Saengerfest Park.

Galveston’s Tremont Café located in The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand Hotel, has launched a new bistro menu. The café has added new “After 5” entrée selections in addition to its breakfast and afternoon dining entrees.

Rebuilding from Hurricane Ike, Galveston Island Embraces Sustainable Transportation and Renewable Energy Solutions. Galveston Historical Foundation Headquarters is site of Galveston’s First ChargePoint™ EV & Plug-In Vehicle Charging Station.

Join lion dancers, dragon dancers and revelers as The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, celebrates “A Chinese New Year” at their 26th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010.

Santa Claus will make a special appearance in historic downtown Galveston as part of Santa on The Strand from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 at Saengerfest Park, 23rd and Strand.

Galveston’s only historic downtown hotel invites guests to enjoy a quiet getaway for Thanksgiving. The package includes tickets to Moody Gardens Festival of Lights, Spa “Thank You Special,” Tremont Café discount and Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet.

Guests can see Something Old, Something New: Galveston’s Distinctive Architecture as depicted in Historic Postcards and Paintings from Rosenberg Library’s Collection as part of ArtWalk at The Tremont House on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 6 – 9 pm.

Article written by Capt. Alan Pereyra on how Galveston Island has rebounded and how fishing has stayed consistent on Galveston after hurricane Ike.

Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Historic Hotel, today announced it will launch a year-long celebration commemorating its 100 years of operation with a New Year’s Eve Ball on Dec. 31, 2010.

Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest retailer of Verizon Wireless, is expanding in Galveston, Texas and has opened a new store.

Galveston’s Hotel Galvez opened in 1911. As the hotel prepares for its 100th anniversary in 2011, Hotel Galvez invites former guests and visitors to share their family photos, stories and mementos of the hotel for a commemorative book and display.

Bernardo’s at Hotel Galvez, known for its long-standing Sunday champagne brunch, is pleased to announce that it’s expanding its popular Mother’s Day Brunch to include a children’s buffet and additional seating in the Music Hall.

The Girly Girl Boutique and Spa located at 607 S. Friendswood Suite 21, Friendswood, Texas 77546 is hosting a Spring Fling Fashion Show for Breast Cancer Awareness on Saturday May 2nd.

The Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Historic Hotel, announces this year’s menu for their annual Galveston Easter brunch.

Complete Building Corporation (CBC) of SC is proud to announce the opening of their new division of Texas City Construction Group, Inc (TCCG). TCCG aims to focus on the Galveston area's Historic Strand renovation needs and municipal contracts.

Mitchell Historic Properties (MHP) is again leading the effort to rehabilitate the historic district in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike which struck Galveston on Sept. 13, 2008.

The Hotel Galvez will host The 24th Annual Tremont House Mardi Gras Ball as part of Mardi Gras! Galveston 2009. The Hotel Galvez is offering a two-night package that includes two tickets to the ball on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 and parade viewing.

Galveston Hotel - Hotel Galvez welcomes Santa Claus to its Sunday Brunch and features a gingerbread display and holiday music in December.

The Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham® Historic Hotel, is offering a Thanksgiving Getaway Package to include overnight accommodations for one or two nights, the hotel’s popular Thanksgiving Day Brunch and tickets to Moody Gardens Festival of Lights.

Almost a month after the devastation of Hurricane Ike, thousands are still stranded and homeless as LifeCaps visits, helping out by giving survival pills to those in need.