 Galveston is known for its historic neighborhoods and a ten-mile long seawall designed to protect the city from floods. It is also home to the infamous Balinese Room, a historic nightclub and former illegal gambling hall located on a 600-foot pier extending into the Gulf of Mexico.(Information provided by Wikipedia .)
If you are looking at visiting, Galveston certainly offers the best to its visitors.
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FAA to Recognize Galveston Air Traffic Controllers |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FAA to Recognize Galveston Air Traffic Controllers
Galveston, Texas
December 16, 2008
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will recognize and honor Galveston Air Traffic Controllers for their work before and after Hurricane Ike. Controllers worked night and day, sleeping and eating on site, to restore airport operations in the days following the storm. Their commitment proved invaluable in the disaster response efforts.
“Their quick response immediately following the storm enabled the airport to operate in safe and effective manner,” commented Hud Hopkins, Director of Scholes International Airport. “The Air Traffic Controllers were able to bring in the military along with search and rescue units to assist in recovery efforts both on Galveston Island and Bolívar Peninsula,” Hopkins added.
The recognition ceremony will be held on Wednesday, December 17th at 2:00 p.m. at the nearby Lone Star Flight Museum.
WHAT: FAA Ceremony Honoring Galveston Air Traffic Controllers
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Rocking Around the Christmas Tree! Official Tree Lighting this Friday 11/24 |
11/24/08
The public is invited to attend the City of Galveston’s Official Tree Lighting Holiday Event on Friday, November 28 at Hotel Galvez.
WHO: City of Galveston, Mitchell Historic Properties, Hotel Galvez and the Historic Downtown Strand Partnership
WHAT: Kicking off the Holiday Season with the City of Galveston’s Official Tree Lighting Holiday Event with Santa Claus, holiday entertainment and gingerbread replica of the Hotel Galvez. Accepting donations for Help4Galveston program dedicated to rebuilding and restoring the city post Hurricane Ike.
WHERE: Hotel Galvez front lawn, 2024 Seawall, Galveston Island, TX
WHEN: Friday, November 28, 6:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
DETAILS: Everyone is invited to take pictures with Santa, sing carols and enjoy the holiday entertainment. Performers will include singers from Moody Gardens’ Gift of Christmas Musical and Dickens on The Strand favorites Temple High School Choir, Texas Bagpipe Group and dulcimer player Rex Stanley.
Executive Chef Jerry Helminski will also unveil his holiday gingerbread display – a gingerbread replica of the Hotel Galvez. Children can also decorate cookies for a minimal donation benefitting the Help4Galveston program dedicated to rebuilding and restoring the city post Hurricane Ike.
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