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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.

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.

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.

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.

Live Video of Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry Lines Thursday, February 07, 2008
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:: Public Policy

Wanna see the ferry lines first hand? Here's how. Also, here are some new laws effective September 2007.

Crystal Beach Bolivar Mardi Gras Parade 2008 Saturday, February 02, 2008
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See the 17th Annual Crystal Beach Mardi Gras Parade 2008! There were Big Crowds and Lots of Fun on the Bolivar Peninsula!

What Everyone Ought to Know About the Bolivar Peninsula Tuesday, January 22, 2008
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The year 2007 was a great year for the Bolivar Peninsula. Real Estate Sales Increased 47% and with what's happening all around us, 2008 is sure to be even better.

Crystal Beach Insurance Grand Opening Thursday, January 17, 2008
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Everyone's invited to attend the grand opening celebration for Crystal Beach Insurance at their brand new location, 1293 Hwy 87, Caplen, Tx 77617, on Feb 21st from 4 - 6 pm.

The Galveston ISD Education Foundation awarded $17,000 in grants Friday, January 11, 2008
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The grants were rewarded to seven teachers from six schools. Thanks for your hard work! Bolivar is proud of our Teachers!

112 reasons to live in Galveston County Monday, January 07, 2008
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People from around the world have chosen to make Galveston County home. Here are 112 reasons why..

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KHOU Deadline for Blue Roof applications nears
10/6/2008 10:20:02 PM	In what the federal government calls the "Blue Roof Program," crews from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are making minor roof repairs for free, but residents must first request the work.

KHOU Housing Authority to reimburse rent for September
10/6/2008 10:20:02 PM	The Galveston Housing Authority announced Friday it will reimburse September rent for low-income public housing residents because of Hurricane Ike.

Galveston Salvation Army workers hope to be shock absorbers
10/6/2008 12:31:04 AM	GALVESTON Salvation Army volunteers from across the country hope to be the shock absorbers for island residents who lost everything during the storm.

Galveston Taylor appointed to Ike review committee
10/6/2008 12:25:29 AM	AUSTIN Rep. Larry Taylor was appointed by Speaker Tom Craddick to the House Select Committee on Hurricane Ike Storm Devastation.

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?

TGC The Top Value New Construction Picks That Are Transforming the Texas Coast
9/2/2008 4:39:00 PM	TexasGulfCoastOnline,com and the region's top Realtors formed an Alliance to market the Texas Coast and created a list of the most rare and remarkable new developments.

AD Galveston Club of the Isle Condo Crisis
8/19/2008 5:32:00 PM	The owners of Club of the Isle Condos on Galveston's West-end defaulted on their $35.9 million loan from La Salle Bank

TGC Sixty Percent of the USA is Not having a Major Housing Crisis
8/16/2008 3:44:00 PM	Texas, the 11th largest economy in the world, leads the nation in housing performance. The rapidly growing resort and retirement centers along the Texas coast continue to have the most intense housing development in the US.

TGC Texas Gulf Coast Online, Top Realtors Form Alliance to Market Texas Coast
8/10/2008 12:39:00 PM	The Leading Internet Real Estate Portal, Texas Gulf Coast Online and Top Realtors Form Alliance to Market Properties and Premium Developments on the Texas coast.

AD Gov. Perry Issues Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Edouard
8/4/2008 6:29:00 PM	Gov. Perry Issues Disaster Declaration in Anticipation of Tropical Storm Edouard near Galveston. UPDATE: 40-60mph Winds and Heavy Rain.

TGC Congress Passes Housing Rescue Bill
7/26/2008 11:12:00 AM	The bill provides tax breaks to spur home-buying, emergency financing to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and sets up a $300 billion fund to help troubled homeowners. UPDATE:Signed into Law 30 July 08

TGC Why the Texas Coast real estate market is so hot
7/15/2008 3:01:00 AM	Baby Boomers, like birds are flocking to the Texas coast and for good reason, Texas is the most affordable – high growth state in the nation. And the lone star’s future looks even brighter with billions in major new capital investments coming to the state.

TGC Wind Power Plan Could Solve Oil Crisis
7/14/2008 12:26:00 AM	Texas Oil billionaire plans to build wind generation facilities and reduce one-third of our foreign oil imports. This and more makes now a great time to invest on the Texas coast.

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