Galveston News (Texas, United States)

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.

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.

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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.

Wingspan Press publishes stories of breast cancer survivors who cope with humor and grace

Industry leaders in green landscaping and design share best practices, innovations, to enrich the lives of all Texans.

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.

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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.

All publishing packages now include a digital edition of the author's book.

Gary Cartwright, noted author of Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf, returns to Galveston on Thursday, March 31 through Saturday, April 2.

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.

As The Victorian Resort has added Hawthorn Suites to its name, guests are enjoying the comfort and value of Victorian Resort condominiums and the high level of service provided by Hawthorn Suites.

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.

Wines From Around The World will return to Galveston Island April 14-17, 2011.

Winter Festival and Polar Bear Swim! This is an event for the bravest and craziest of people. Prizes will be awarded for the best arctic themed costume, heartiest cold-water enthusiast, and fastest open ocean swim.

Thank you to everyone involved in making this such a successful event. Chili, Craft Beer, and Tequila were flowing, the Margarita and Jalapeno eating entertainment was incredible, and to witness happy smiles, great music and good times was priceless.

15th annual Wild Game Championship and Barbeque Cook-off benefiting the Yaga’s Children’s Fund. The two-day, family-oriented event includes a “Run Wild 5K” at 8:30am Saturday morning, and continues with fun-filled cook-off festivities all day

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.

Beer Festival To Feature 68 Specialty Craft Beers

Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf by Gary Cartwright is now available for purchase online.This 131-page, hardcover coffee-table book features both current and historic photos of the hotel and the town of Galveston.

6 Captivating Circus Performances, November 24th to 26th at the Moody Gardens Convention Center. Tickets are $12 for children and $16 for adults, and coupons are available at www.galvestoncircus.com. These are very special holiday shows!

For decades, thousands of guests have made Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, their choice for Thanksgiving brunch. This year’s Thanksgiving Brunch is sure to please all members of the family.

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The Yaga's Chili Quest & Beer Fest will crown the Galveston Island chili champion for 2011. Main events include a grand beer tasting and chili cook-off. Other activities include a 5K Run/Walk, a jalapeno-eating contest, and margarita contest.

Galveston Island hosted the first annual Wild Texas Shrimp Festival on September 25, 2010 in the historic downtown Strand district. The festival drew an estimated 10,000 in attendance.

Hawthorn suites at the victorian resort & conference center offers the best of both worlds to galveston visitors.

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...

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.

The awards include President’s Award of Excellence, K.P.I (key performance indicators) award and 4th place in Total Sales.