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Superyacht Sighting off Bolivar Peninsula Galveston Bay Monday, February 18, 2008
498 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: Local News
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..
Live Video of Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry Lines Thursday, February 07, 2008
2792 Views :: 122 Comments :: :: Public Policy
Wanna see the ferry lines first hand? Here's how. Also, here are some new laws effective September 2007. Read More..
Crystal Beach Bolivar Mardi Gras Parade 2008 Saturday, February 02, 2008
609 Views :: 2 Comments :: :: Local News
See the 17th Annual Crystal Beach Mardi Gras Parade 2008! There were Big Crowds and Lots of Fun on the Bolivar Peninsula!  Read More..
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Governor Gov. Perry Appoints Four to Red River Authority of Texas
7/6/2008 12:57:52 PM AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry has appointed four members to the Red River Authority of Texas Board of Directors. The board oversees the conservation, preservation and development of water resources in the Red River basin. Jerry B. Daniel of Truscott ...
KHOU Man killed in Bacliff game room robbery
7/6/2008 3:40:03 AM The shooting occurred at an 8-liner business in the 4900 block of 20th Street in the unincorporated community of Bacliff.
KHOU Newborn of Baby Grace's mom released from hospital
7/6/2008 3:40:03 AM State officials were expected Thursday to place an infant boy with relatives of a woman charged in the death of Baby Grace.
Galveston Parents, schools share blame for unfit teens
7/4/2008 11:45:29 PM Fitness experts say they are not surprised by the results of a statewide fitness test showing that public school students are overwhelmingly unhealthy.
Galveston Televised meetings might be canceled
7/4/2008 11:45:08 PM LEAGUE CITY — Mayor Toni Randall is asking the city council to stop televising its meetings for at least six months.
TGC New Beach Construction and Dune Protection Permit Rules
6/29/2008 9:50:00 AM The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has proposed new rules for Beach Construction Certificate and Dune Protection Permit Rules
AD Galveston County Property Taxes
6/10/2008 4:32:00 PM How to deal with the necessary evil of property taxes in Galveston County Texas: A how to research property taxes guide.
TGC Texas Property Taxes in a Nutshell
6/10/2008 9:19:00 AM Nutshell (define): A simple explanation of a confusing system or problem.
TGC Web site has new algorithms to determine if a home is priced right
6/6/2008 12:20:00 AM UShousingmeltdown.org has a home price reality check, which tracks the relationship of home prices to income by zip code.
AD New Galveston Beach Ramp at 57th Street
6/4/2008 11:33:00 AM The Texas General Land Office announced plans to build the $400,000 ramp that  will make the beach accessible to people with disabilities
TGC How Buyers, Sellers and Developers Are Reacting to Today’s Market
5/23/2008 10:21:00 AM Important Advice for Buyers, Sellers, and Developers Based on our Research of the Texas Coast Real Estate Market
AD Galveston's East Beach Sandcastle Competition
5/22/2008 2:30:00 PM Sandcastle Competition in shade of Palisade Palms on East Beach expects large Crowds of Competitors and spectators alike. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
TGC 2008 Real Estate Center Market Reports Available Online
5/9/2008 4:03:00 PM The reports cover real estate related census data, employment, major industries, business climate, education, transportation, infrastructure issues and growth patterns
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
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