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May 09, 2008
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Tips for Avoiding Long Wait at the Galveston Port Bolivar Ferry Tuesday, May 06, 2008
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Expect long ferry lines for the 23rd Annual Texas Crab Festival May 9-10-11 2008. Ferry delays will increase as summer unfolds. New boat won’t ease ferry wait. Read More..
Where can you buy a Coastal home for under $200k? Sunday, April 27, 2008
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Best Answer: Crystal Beach on the Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County Texas according to Coastal Living magazine Read More..
The Birders Are Here Friday, April 25, 2008
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The 27-mile long Bolivar Peninsula is world famous for the many species of birds that can be seen here. Read More..
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Online Information Tuesday, April 01, 2008
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Local Crime Information at the Click of a Mouse Read More..
Monarch Butterflies Texas Bound! Tuesday, April 01, 2008
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Birdwatchers to Receive Bonus Viewing Opportunity -- Annual Butterfly Migration Read More..
The Barn Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening "Spring Fling" Sunday, March 30, 2008
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Don't miss the 1st Inaugural "Spring Fling" Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at The Barn on April 4th and 5th. Read More..
Bolivar Peninsula is Growing Rapidly Thursday, March 20, 2008
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As of 2007, Bolivar Peninsula’s population is 4,287 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of a whopping 11.26 percent. Read More..
Attention Birdwatchers- Bring Your Binoculars Thursday, March 13, 2008
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This is a Grand Marquee event! Houston Happy Hikers will hold a 5K & 10K walk at High Island on Saturday, March 15. Read More..
Daylight Saving Time shift on March 9 Sunday at 2 am Friday, March 07, 2008
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Americans will turn the clock ahead and lose one hour of sleep-making the morning routine, work commute and Monday meetings that much more difficult. Read More..
Superyacht Sighting off Bolivar Peninsula Galveston Bay Monday, February 18, 2008
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The 190 ft superyacht, Lady Sheridan recently visited Galveston. Owners, John Eddie and Sheridan Williams, welcomed more than 500 guests for a weekend of festivities. Read More..
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KHOU Court: BP plea violated rights of blast victims
5/9/2008 7:20:02 AM An appeals court says prosecutors violated the rights of victims of a blast at a BP plant in Texas by not consulting them on a plea deal.
KHOU State Highway 146 wreck claims another life
5/9/2008 7:20:02 AM Two Houstonians were killed Wednesday morning in a brutal collision on a troublesome stretch of State Highway 146. in Texas City.
Galveston Project highlights problem-solving skills
5/9/2008 12:09:50 AM TEXAS CITY — Students from four county school districts participated in a program to improve communication and teamwork.
Galveston Amendments may force city to raise tax rate
5/8/2008 11:58:22 PM GALVESTON — Charter amendments proposed by a local pro-business group could force the city council to cut entire departments or raise the tax rate.
Governor Gov. Perry Joins 5,600 Texans to Run 5th Annual Texas Round-Up
5/8/2008 3:19:59 PM AUSTIN– Gov. Rick Perry today joined 5,600 Texans and 80 track and field champions to run the 5th Annual Texas Round-Up. Thousands took part in the annual fitness festival’s 5K, 10K, family mile walk and fun zone.  "Working regul...
AD New Galveston Development Scheme May Halt Progress
5/6/2008 7:32:00 AM Galveston development rules highlight never-ending battle between landowners, developers, residents and city government over height restrictions on condo’s, office towers and the like.
CT See New Docks and Harbor Cottage Constructions
5/2/2008 10:39:00 PM The New Laguna Harbor Boat Docks are completed and Three New Harbor Cottages are under construction
TGC Highlights of Texas' 1st Second-Home Expo with Buyer Advice
4/30/2008 10:08:00 PM Developers make big splash at the Houston Woodlands Marriott Expo as they tout amazing new Real Estate Products on the Texas Gulf Coast from Galveston to Mustang Island to South Padre Island.
AD Palisade Palms and the Sapphire Towers Shine as High Rise Projects Along Gulf Coast Outperform the Market
4/24/2008 9:26:00 PM The Development firm Falcon Group says it plans to add a twin-peaked, 300-unit tower to the Palisade Palms project that already boasts Galveston’s tallest building. Sapphire Towers, the tallest on South Padre Island has similar plans.
AD Gasoline Prices Shifting Dallas/Houston Beach Vacationers to Galveston/Bolivar Peninsula
4/17/2008 8:16:00 PM How some Texans are re-engineering their plans as gas prices soar; adapting and surviving in an outrageous gas price environment.
TGC Remarkable Developments on Texas Coast Defy Housing Downturn
4/8/2008 1:44:00 PM The Texas Coast has several new skyscraper high-rises and two-view oceanfront developments bordering nature preserves that are selling well despite the national housing woes.
AD The Galveston County Sheriff’s Online Information
4/1/2008 3:16:00 PM Local Crime Information at the Click of a Mouse
TGC Texas Coastal Property a Shore Thang
3/27/2008 3:54:00 PM Not since the radio broadcasts of Eddie Chiles has Texas needed a spokesman to combat the National Press Corps.
AD Galveston Area Market Analysis Early 2008
3/27/2008 10:49:00 AM See Galveston area sales and the various factors affecting them, such as buyer demographics, climate changes, and more.
AD Local Vacation Rental Market is Doing Well
3/12/2008 7:08:00 PM With no bottom in sight for the U.S. housing market and recession fears growing, the summer rental market is doing well. Galveston area rentals are up this year.
TGC New 1031 IRS guidelines for vacation homeowners
3/11/2008 1:29:00 PM The IRS has new guidelines on vacation homes to qualify for a 1031 exchange, a popular tax method used by Texas baby boomers to save money buying second homes. The Popularity of 1031s Surged with the Market Decline.
TGC The Federal Emergency Management Agency Publishes Manual Dedicated to Coastal Construction
3/6/2008 8:29:00 PM Read about the New Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas (FEMA 55)
AD 20th Annual Galveston Home & Garden Show
3/3/2008 12:05:00 PM The show will take place March 8 - 9, 2008 at the Galveston Island Convention Center at San Luis at 5600 Seawall Boulevard.
TGC Retirees discover the advantages of the Texas Gulf Coast
2/27/2008 10:29:00 AM Growing numbers of retirees are discovering the advantages of retirement living on the Texas Gulf Coast. Texas does not tax income, pensions or retirement benefits.
TGC Real Estate Center Predicts Bright Texas Outlook
2/15/2008 5:05:00 PM A home in Texas is one-fourth that of a house in California and Texas is the fastest-growing state in the country says Jim Gaines, research economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.
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