Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Police Step Up Enforcement During Holiday Weekend

CHOOSE YOUR RIDE *** DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE

Galveston Police Step Up Enforcement During Holiday Weekend

District Attorney Declares “No Refusal” Weekend for July 3rd and 4th

(Galveston, TX) June 27, 2014 – The Galveston Police Department (GPD) will step up enforcement this July 4th holiday with the declaration of a “No Refusal” weekend by Galveston County District Attorney’s office. The “No Refusal” program is an enforcement strategy that allows jurisdictions to obtain search warrants for blood samples from suspected impaired drivers who refuse breath tests. The declaration is in place for Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4, 2014.

GPD will be sending extra patrols utilizing funds from the Impaired Driver Mobilization Grant. This grant is a Texas Department of Transportation initiative providing funds for local law enforcement agencies to conduct driving while intoxicated (DWI) enforcement waves and increase DWI arrests as part of the statewide "Drink. Drive. Go to Jail" program held in conjunction with the national Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) campaign.

“We are committed to ensuring the safety of our community this holiday weekend and I am asking for the same commitment from our citizens and guests to be personally responsible and not drink and drive,” stated Galveston Police Chief Henry S. Porretto. “We must reduce our alcohol related vehicle fatalities and injuries, and we must do it as a community.”

For more information, visit www.cityofgalveston.org.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Galveston Island 4th of July Weekend

Galveston Island to Host 3 Nights of Fireworks, Beachfront Parade for July 4th Weekend

GALVESTON – If you’re looking for a change of scenery to celebrate Independence Day, Galveston Island is just the place to make your holiday a true get-a-way. From fireworks over the beach to a traditional hometown parade, Galveston will offer plenty of excitement for the 4th of July.

After the parade, the island will host a 20-minute fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico near 37th Street and Seawall Boulevard. The beachfront fireworks display – sponsored by the Galveston Park Board of Trustees – will begin at 9:15 p.m. See More

If you’re in town for the 4th of July, be sure to also check out The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show at the Moody Gardens Hotel. Magic, comedy and Las Vegas-style illusions will entertain you at this exciting show being offered at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. now through July 6. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for kids ages 3-12. Visit www.magiccomedyshow.com for details.

"The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show has dazzled over 50,000 people at Moody Gardens, changing the show each year with new illusions. You'll see people sawed in half and vanished right before your eyes. You might even get chosen to be part of the show! Don't miss your chance to see a Vegas-style magic show right here in Galveston!"

The Grand 1894 Opera House will kick off its July performances with the sounds of freedom as the crossover vocal trio, The Texas Tenors, brings its "Let Freedom Ring" show to the big stage July 6. The show will feature songs that blend classical, gospel and Broadway music with a touch of country humor and charm. For more information, visit www.thegrand.com.

Movie Night on The Strand - Saturday, Jul 6th will take place at 7 p.m.

Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows and head to downtown Galveston for a free, family-friendly movie under the stars. Movie Nite on the Strand will take place at 7 p.m. July 6, with a showing of the film Chicago at Saengerfest Park, located at the corner of 23rd and Strand streets.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Discover shopping and dining at the Victory Lakes Town Center

Discover one stop shopping just 25 minutes from Galveston at the Victory Lakes Town Center, League City Town Center, and Bay Colony Town Center.

In just a short walk you will find Super Wal-Mart, Super Target, Ross, TJ Maxx, Sports Authority, JC Penney, Best Buy, Staples, and so much more.

Check the new Page dedicated to Victory Lakes Town Center Shopping

Monday, June 23, 2014

National Pink Day Today

Have you seen a Pink Taxi? Share your Pink Taxi pictures with us GalvestonTaxi@Gmail.com or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GalvestonTaxi

NATIONAL PINK DAY

Each year on June 23, people across the United States celebrate National Pink Day. Today’s holiday is all about pink, whether it is wearing it, eating it, drinking it, driving in it, laying on the beach with it, carrying it, covering up with it or etc. it is just all about pink. So, think pink and celebrate!

You can use your imagination today with food coloring, adding it to many different foods, and make pink pancakes, pink scrambled eggs, pink waffles, pink oatmeal, pink cookies, pink cupcakes, pink bread, pink donuts, pink coolwhip, pink pudding, pink milk, pink milkshakes, pink salad dressing, pink coleslaw and the list goes on and on. Have fun with your creativity.

When you get dressed you have the option of pink shoes, pink socks, pink pants, pink shorts, pink skirt, pink shirt, pink hair accessory, pink hat and pink sunglasses.

Join in the fun, with everyone else, and go pink for the day!

http://nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-pink-day-june-23/

Carnival Cruise Freedom coming to Galveston February 2015

Carnival Cruise Lines News

Disney Wonder Returns to Galveston November 2015

Disney Cruise Line announced that it will return to Galveston for the holiday season in 2015.

Starting in November 2015, Disney Cruise Line will offer a seven-night itinerary on the Disney Wonder to the Bahamas, which will include stops in Key West, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.

There will also be a six-night sailing on Dec. 18, 2015 that will stop at Key West and Castaway Cay and a four-night Christmas sailing to Cozumel.

The cruise line also announced limited sailings in Hawaii and San Diego.

For more information on the cruises, go to http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/