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Lots to Do in Galveston This Weekend

Christine Hopkins — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:32:00 GMT

This weekend is going to be full of stuff to do especially on Saturday, May 30. Downtown Galveston will be host to a Re-Birth-Day Celebration. The fun begins on Postoffice Street with a skating demonstration, sidewalk sale and street entertainment between noon and 2 p.m. Then the fun moves to 2300 Mechanic from 2 to 4 p.m. for a mini-street party in front of The Tremont House......(read more)

Construction Underway in Downtown Galveston

Christine Hopkins — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:19:00 GMT

Last week, I had the pleasure of taking a hard hat tour of the buildings owned by Mitchell Historic Properties which are all now under construction in downtown Galveston. It is so nice to see construction is underway....(read more)

Galveston Continues to Recover

Christine Hopkins — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:49:00 GMT

In case you haven't heard, the Galveston Historical Foundation is hosting its 35th Annual Dickens on the Strand on December 6 & 7. This year it will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. You can go to www.galvestonhistory.org for information. Although...(read more)

Galveston will be greater and grander than ever despite Hurricane Ike

Christine Hopkins — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:33:00 GMT

Just before Hurricane Ike I purchased a replica of a calendar printed by the Galveston Tribune in 1901. Right now it's at a framer in downtown Galveston possibly damaged. After I return to Galveston I plan to hang it in my office. It reads "Galveston was not born to die - Greater and Grander than Ever." This message still stands true for Galveston. Although there is a great amount of damage to our Island, our community will rebuild and Galvestonians continue to be resilient. ...(read more)

Movie Nite Always Great

Christine Hopkins — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:37:00 GMT

Casablanca was absolutely great on Saturday. The weather was comfortable and breezy and there was a probably 200 to 250 people in attendance... ...(read more)

Rosenberg Library Continues to Please

Christine Hopkins — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:39:00 GMT

One of my favorite places to go when I was a child was Rosenberg Library. If you haven't been lately I encourage you to drop by. They have several wonderful exhibits and it's a great way to spend the afternoon......(read more)

Enjoy a Farmer's Market Every Saturday

Christine Hopkins — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:51:00 GMT

I was thrilled to learn that we can enjoy going to a Farmer's Market every Saturday in downtown Galveston......(read more)