Slept in this morning in Nana and Tom-Tom’s turn-of-the-last-century Victorian house on Kempner St. (22nd) on Galveston Island. We all grabbed our bicycles and pedaled to Sunflower Bakery & Café (tradition!) with all the kids for brunch. Then cycled down to the Strand and back to the house. I’m really enjoying my ...

... Ground Force about manufacturing seven modular homes in Galveston. Both parties entered an agreement in late March. ... it clear to Ground Force that the houses would be delivered on Galveston Island, and asked if the company was familiar with building ... WP18 certification and a certificate of occupancy from the city of Galveston but was denied. "During such inspections, Barefoot was informed ...

Winter is fast approaching, and with it comes a host of family-friendly events throughout November and December on Galveston Island. Whether you're planning on only visiting Galveston Island for the day or you plan to make this your weekend getaway, there's a list of fun and exciting things to do.

... about living in this tropical setting called Galveston Island. You can be one of the fortunate island residents who live the fantasy. Galveston Island is ... is only one of dozens of enjoyable leisure-time attractions in Galveston. The excellent restaurants, shops, museums and special events, which lure millions of tourists to the island each year, also make it a fun place to live. Candidates must be ...

... water birds?) like to settle -- and that's where they are often most vulnerable. Once we got to Galveston, I was so overwhelmed by the awesomeness of the sea and the fishing opportunities ... efforts the City and the Port of Galveston have made since Ike hit the Island a year ago September ... call "BOI" -- Born on the Island.Amazing people. They showed us the photos of what their businesses ...

... in 1900 that killed an estimated 6000 people on the island. Makes me thankful we have warnings now when a storm is coming. It was good learning about the history of Galveston and we had such a great ... food (Cajun grilled shrimp, hushpuppies, potato salad). Hopefully I can go back with Jacob and explore the island some more. I think Jana got her fill of the ocean before going back to cold Idaho!