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August 28, 2008
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First Baptist Church Crystal Beach Concert Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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Please join us at the FBC Crystal Beach Saturday, August 23 at 7:00 pm for an evening of music, praise and worship. Read More..
Senator Hutchison to Visit Bolivar Peninsula Monday, August 11, 2008
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U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison to visit Smith Oaks Rookery August 13, 2008. Read More..
Galveston-Port Bolivar Prepares for Tropical Storm Edouard Monday, August 04, 2008
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Tropical Storm Edouard continues to advance toward the Texas coastline with a projected landfall in Galveston County as a strong Tropical Storm or possibly a Category 1 hurricane. Read More..
Bolivar Peninsula Labor Day Endless Summer Bash Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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Bolivar Peninsula - Crystal Beach Labor Day Weekend: Golf Tournament, BBQ Cook Off, Kids Fishing Tournament and Live Entertainment Every Night! Read More..
Bolivar Peninsula Museum Artist Wine-and-Cheese Receptions Monday, July 14, 2008
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The Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation Museum held a wine-and-cheese reception for artist Sidney Brown on Saturday July 12th. Read More..
Public Hearings Scheduled for the Latest Coastal Issues and the Texas GLO Wednesday, June 25, 2008
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The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has proposed new rules in the May 16th edition of the Texas Register which implement certain provisions of House Bill 2819, 80th Legislature. Read More..
More Than a Big Fish Story at Rollover Pass Bolivar Peninsula Thursday, June 19, 2008
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The famous Rollover Pass will continue on thanks to the many donations, large and small. Read More..
If You Haven't Discovered the Bolivar Peninsula, You Don't know What You're Missing Monday, June 09, 2008
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Recently featurd in Texas Explorer, Bolivar is the home of popular Crystal Beach and so much more. Bolivar is business at its best and offers a family oriented relaxed lifestyle. Discover Bolivar and you'll never want to leave; and best of all, Bolivar is affordable. Read More..
County to Enforce Beach Parking Permits Friday, May 23, 2008
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Headed to the beaches on Bolivar Peninsula this weekend? You better have a parking permit. Read More..
Memorial Day on the Bolivar Peninsula Thursday, May 22, 2008
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Memorial Day is a great holiday. What better way than this to honor the occasion by having fun, relaxing, enjoying loved ones and celebrating our freedom on the beach. Read More..
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KHOU Galveston County wages war on mosquitoes
8/28/2008 3:20:01 PM The end of the summer’s long dry spell means all the little mosquito eggs lying harmlessly dormant up and down the Gulf Coast are buzzing to life at once, creating airborne armies of bloodsucking pests.
KHOU A sign marks the spot for Galveston residents with special parking needs
8/28/2008 3:20:01 PM Eligible drivers can now request that part of the road in front of their homes be designated a handicapped parking space.
Galveston City mulls half-cent sales tax increase
8/28/2008 12:27:04 AM DICKINSON — A half-cent increase in sales tax could help city officials balance a revised $8 million budget for the coming fiscal year.
Galveston Schools work on next fiscal year’s budgets
8/28/2008 12:26:43 AM Clear Creek, Dickinson and La Marque school districts are increasing their budgets while Santa Fe will dip into reserves to cover expenses.
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.
AD Auction Palms at Cove View Galveston Condos
7/7/2008 1:46:00 PM Auction for Palms at Cove View Galveston Island Condominiums. 193 Units with 30 units absoulute no reserve. Sunday, July 20th, 2008 at the Hobby Airport Hilton.
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
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