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LASIK Surgeon Bernard Milstein, M.D. of The Eye Clinic of Texas shared recommendations on important steps patients considering LASIK should take in order to get the best possible results.

Hotel Galvez & Spa has been the site for thousands of weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries since 1911.

“Sunglasses for UV eye protection should be considered more than simply a fashion accessory,” emphasized Ophthalmologist Bernard Milstein, M.D.

The Galveston County Museum is requesting one-of-a-kind items related to the historic Hotel Galvez & Spa as well as items from Old Galveston Club to display in the hotel’s popular Hall of...

This year, Historic Downtown Galveston is offering visitors extra holiday magic. Beginning Saturday, Nov. 24, Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, will host the return of “Santa on the Strand,” “Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park,” and more!

Galveston Restaurant Group (GRG) opened their latest dining concept at Pier 21 – Nonno Tony’s World Kitchen. Nonno Tony’s is GRG’s seventh restaurant and brings together the best dishes from their diverse collection of dining experiences.

The “haunted” Hotel Galvez & Spa will begin taking reservations for its annual October ghost tour and dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Guests must contact the restaurant at (409) 765-7721 to make reservations.

The public can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the new Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier from a newly installed Galveston.com video webcam located at the historic Hotel Galvez & Spa, 2024 Seawall Blvd., which is walking distance from the pier.

For many Houston patients, wearing contact lenses for swimming instead of having LASIK for vision correction can pose some interesting challenges.

A new approach to self and animal companion care and understanding

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.

Nicolas Janovsky publishes new book about Gay life and culture with the intent of providing a common language to discuss and understand Gay individuals.

Acclaimed Latin Rock band Del Castillo will perform at Party on the Pier on Sat., July 20. This new free, family-friendly gathering takes place on the third Saturday of the month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. through October at Pier 21 in Galveston, TX.

LASIK Surgeon Bernard Milstein, M.D. of The Eye Clinic of Texas shared recommendations on important steps patients considering LASIK should take in order to get the best possible results.

Hotel Galvez & Spa has been the site for thousands of weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries since 1911.

Galveston has long been home to a thriving art and live music scene.  This year, Mitchell Historic Properties and the restaurants and attractions at Pier 21® are raising the bar with a new monthly event called Party on the Pier.

“Sunglasses for UV eye protection should be considered more than simply a fashion accessory,” emphasized Ophthalmologist Bernard Milstein, M.D.

Galveston is going green with the installation of three convenient electric car (e-car) recharging locations throughout the island.

The Galveston County Museum is requesting one-of-a-kind items related to the historic Hotel Galvez & Spa as well as items from Old Galveston Club to display in the hotel’s popular Hall of...

Downtown Galveston comes alive with free family activity most weekends, and April is no exception!  This month, catch the fun at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, during Movie Nite on the Strand and Music Nite on the Strand.

Shoppers can enjoy three new businesses that are opening late this May in Galveston’s historic downtown.

Galveston, TX: Mar. 19, 2013... Qube Cinema installed its single-server 4K 3D system at Moody Gardens in advance of the GSCA Film Expo and Digital Symposium happening now in Galveston, Texas.

Pier 21 on the Galveston harbor is kicking off Saint Patrick’s Day weekend with drink specials, live music, and plenty of fun!  The first ever Party on the Pier will start the season with merry making and much celebration as The Classix perform...

As the weather warms up, Galveston Island fills up with amazing, free events. Visitors and residents are invited to enjoy free movies and live concerts throughout the historic downtown.

Six acre Bicycle Park Grand Opening Event in La Marque to Showcase BMX race and Freestyle Talent. USA BMX Double / Double Points Extravaganza. X Games Gold Medal Winners in attendance to show support for Houston BMX scene.

This holiday season consider giving the gift of a Mardi Gras getaway complete with great live music, beads, parades, food, cocktails, and Mardi Gras revelry. The Tremont House Mardi Gras Ball on Feb. 9 in Galveston makes a memorable holiday gift.

This year, Historic Downtown Galveston is offering visitors extra holiday magic. Beginning Saturday, Nov. 24, Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, will host the return of “Santa on the Strand,” “Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park,” and more!

Galveston Restaurant Group (GRG) opened their latest dining concept at Pier 21 – Nonno Tony’s World Kitchen. Nonno Tony’s is GRG’s seventh restaurant and brings together the best dishes from their diverse collection of dining experiences.

The Cowboy Spirit, a collection of moving tintypes by internationally celebrated photographer and Texas native Robb Kendrick, will be on display at The Tremont House from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the January 19, 2013 Galveston ArtWalk.

Texas country music fans are invited to join the festivities on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 during Galveston’s Mardi Gras. Jerry Jeff Walker will be gracing the stage with Joe Ely, Jesse Dayton, Paula Nelson and Sam Navarro and the Lone Star Devils.

Performances from The Nutcracker, handbells, bagpipes and Christmas carols will entertain guests at the Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration at Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, on Friday, Nov. 23.

Saengerfest Park in downtown Galveston at 2302 Strand is a great meeting place for Galveston residents and visitors and offers annual free events to the public and easy access to downtown shopping.

Labor Day Weekend is an opportunity to take advantage of great shopping discounts. Bargain hunters looking for a deal in downtown Galveston are in luck! A number of attractions and shops will be offering generous discounts for the holiday weekend.

Ghouls and goblins of all ages are invited to join in the Halloween festivities at the 2nd Annual Saengerfest Park Mini Monster Bash from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 27 at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand.

The dead are walking at October’s Music Nite on The Strand! Zombiephiles of all ages are encouraged to invade Saengerfest Park from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, October 13 to join in a dance party and Zombie Invasion!

Beatles lovers are welcomed to participate in a free celebration of the Lads from Liverpool at Saengerfest Park. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8 acclaimed Beatles tribute band, The Fab 5, will be performing classic Beatles tunes.

The “haunted” Hotel Galvez & Spa will begin taking reservations for its annual October ghost tour and dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Guests must contact the restaurant at (409) 765-7721 to make reservations.

Just a block from their previous location, Santa Fe Trails has moved to Old Galveston Square, 2217 Strand. The Native American and Southwestern jewelry shop relocated to accommodate repairs to cast iron columns supporting their previous location.

The public can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the new Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier from a newly installed Galveston.com video webcam located at the historic Hotel Galvez & Spa, 2024 Seawall Blvd., which is walking distance from the pier.

This holiday season visitors to downtown Galveston can enjoy a new, free event called “Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park.” Festivities begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24 at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, and are free to the public.

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"The oral surgery group of Northern Texas Facial & Oral Surgery is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a seminar focused on the Teeth for a Lifetime procedure in Grapevine."

For many Houston patients, wearing contact lenses for swimming instead of having LASIK for vision correction can pose some interesting challenges.

Cast Away now offers the premiere Freeport deep sea fishing service you are likely to find anywhere. Call us today for Freeport deep sea fishing that is sure to land you on the fish.

Galveston fishing charters are a great way to spend your vacation. Call Cast Away Fishing Charters at (800) 984-4154 today! We provide Galveston and the surrounding areas fishing charters.

The Eye Clinic of Texas wants to remind greater Galveston and Houston eye care patients that Prevent Blindness America has designated January as National Glaucoma Awareness Month.

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.

We have been in business since 1982. We strive to give excellent service. We are a family owned company that owns all of our equipment and trucks, so we don't have to rent to raise prices. There is no job too small or too big.

A new approach to self and animal companion care and understanding

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.

Have your celebration in a Catholic Church.A complete celebration package is available including the church,pastor,musician,and photography at very reasonable cost.For information call Father Louis at 832-569-2014. Catholic or Nondenominational vows.

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.

Nicolas Janovsky publishes new book about Gay life and culture with the intent of providing a common language to discuss and understand Gay individuals.

Gaido's Seafood Restaurant 3900 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77550 (409) 762-9625

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.

Casey's Seafood Cafe 3802 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77550-8848 (409) 762-9625 Best Known Seafood Cafe in Galveston, TX

The return of the Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival comes full of new additions including a second festival area featuring a boat show, boat parade, Bob Schneider concert along with all the great events from last year.

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.

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.

Arts & Craft Fair Vendors needed for fair on Saturday, May 21 from 10 to 4 at 16534 FM 3005 (San Luis Pass), Jamaica Beach, West end of Galveston, across from the beach! Contact info.: Rita at 409-739-2777.

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