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Bolivar Galveston Ferry Ready By November? Monday, October 13, 2008
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The Bolivar Galveston Ferry, an economic life-line between the Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston, could reopen to the public as early as November 2008. Read More..
Post office box service for 77650 is in Winnie Saturday, October 04, 2008
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Post office box service for Crystal Beach (77650) and Port Bolivar are now in Winnie, 3234 Texas Hwy 124. Read More..
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KHOU Public invited to speak at GISD meeting
1/7/2009 4:20:01 AM Galveston public school district trustees, who will decide later this month which schools to close, are asking parents and residents to share their opinions Wednesday about reconfiguring the district.
KHOU Watchdogs work to keep politicians honest
1/7/2009 4:20:01 AM Our elected officials want us to think they are running the government effectively and spending our tax money wisely. But in Galveston, documented complaints accused some of those officials of running their campaigns carelessly and raising money for them recklessly.
Galveston Minor spill contained within BP plant
1/6/2009 11:46:19 AM TEXAS CITY — BP experienced a small leak of a non-hazardous gasoline additive early today. The minor Naphtha spill is said contained within the refinery.
Galveston Storm-condemned apartments spawn break-ins
1/6/2009 8:49:21 AM Neighbors of the condemned Ashton Place apartments say the buildings were turned into a rent-free lair and that crime has increased.
TGC Texas GLO Childrens Art Contest and License Plates 2009
1/1/2009 9:04:00 AM The Texas General Land Office is accepting applications for the children's art contest and for adopt-a-beach license plates.
TGC 2008 Internet Interest For Texas Coast Real Estate
12/31/2008 6:29:00 PM
Google Trends show strong nationwide interest for Texas Gulf Coast Real Estate. Uncertain economic conditions offer savings opportunities
TGC The Texas Coast Housing Recovery Act of 2009
12/5/2008 4:22:00 AM The U.S. economy is officially in recession and our coastal sales are at an all time low - yet  our prices are holding. Are we at the bottom looking up?
TGC Google Trends Real Estate Interest by Texas Coast Area
11/11/2008 6:50:00 PM Galveston leads US Interest in Real Estate, but South Padre leads International Interest from Mexico and Canada
AD Galveston Bolivar Ferry Re-Opens Showing Recovery Progress
11/11/2008 6:22:00 PM The ferry re-opening on November 11th. shows the dedication and swift progress state and local officials are making towards the area's recovery after Ike.
TGC Texas is the Only Leading State NOT in a Recession
10/23/2008 11:40:00 PM Moody's Economy.com classifies the current economic status of U.S. states and metro areas using four categories: "In Recession", "At Risk", "Recovery", or "Expansion". Texas is in Expansion - Yea!
TGC Hurricane Ike is driving strong real estate sales and rentals on Galveston
10/22/2008 1:43:00 AM Professionals working on the island such as doctors, lawyers and business owners are filling up new developments as quickly as they become available.
TGC Texas Coast markets Under A Severe Slowdown
10/8/2008 6:19:00 PM The Texas Gulf Coast market is under a severe slowdown from a "once in a century" devastating set of hurricanes, but history has shown coastal markets always recover.
AD Ike side effects on Galveston Coastal Property
10/2/2008 1:56:00 PM Galveston City officials will not allow many of the houses damaged by Hurricane Ike to be rebuilt at ground level.
AD Galveston County Officials vow to "Bring Back Bolivar"
9/23/2008 10:35:00 PM “We are committed to making Bolivar the new definition of urban renewal,” said Galveston County Judge Jim Yarbrough.
TGC Hurricane Resistant Homes on Texas Coast Survive Ike's Worst
9/20/2008 4:44:00 PM Almost all the hurricane resistant homes at Audubon Village in Gilchrist, survived Hurricane Ike's worst damage. Proof once-and-for-all that these new designs work. The Seawall protected Galveston's new Emerald by the Sea, which also came through without any damage.
TGC Entire Photo Coverage of the Ike Galveston Bolivar Peninsula Areas
9/15/2008 3:24:00 PM NOAA Imagery posted for the coast of Texas after Hurricane Ike made landfall.
TGC Galveston Seawall Holds Hurricane Ike Storm Surge and all the High-rises remain proudly standing
9/13/2008 12:13:00 PM The eye of Hurricane Ike made landfall in Galveston, Texas, at 3:10 a.m. EDT September 13th 2008, with winds of 110 miles per hour. There is Massive Property Damage from Flooding and High Winds. Safe Harbor in Port Aransas Has Room for Boats.
AD Galveston Seawall Held Back Storm Surge of Hurricane Ike
9/13/2008 11:01:00 AM The Galveston Seawall Held Back Storm Surge of Hurricane Ike and all the Modern High-rise structures remain proudly standing, but about 4.5 million people are without power and most of Galveston is Massively Damaged from Flooding and High Winds. Port Aransas, Island Moorings Marina Safe Harbor, Has Room for Boats.
TGC U.S. government seizes the two largest financial companies
9/8/2008 8:13:00 AM The government is taking responsibility for THE funding for most new home mortgages. Advice: put your money into Gold and Unique-Rare Real Estate
TGC Stormstruck: A Tale of Two Homes™ Opens At Epcot®
9/5/2008 1:20:00 PM The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. celebrated the interactive weather experience entitled StormStruck: A Tale of Two Homes at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot® at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. How Hurricane Safe is Your Home?
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