Category Archives: Galveston

Too much Time on Their Hands

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Liberty

Our tree sculptures are a symbol of recovery to us in Galveston turning our loss into something positive. It was almost 2 years ago on Sept, 13 that Hurricane Ike struck Galveston. The destruction Island wide was devastating. Weeks after the rebuilding we … Continue reading →

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Passenger Train Service for Galveston off Track

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Liberty

Lots of us would love to have train service From Houston into Galveston, but not if we have to actually pay for it. The federal government is even more financially strapped these days than local and state governments, a fact … Continue reading →

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Change in Galveston County Winds

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Liberty

The new county commissioners swore in yesterday. For the first time since reconstruction, the County Commissioners Court will be run and headed up by Republicans.  Things probably won’t change a lot, hopefully though some of the good old boy politics will change. … Continue reading →

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Not Looking Good For Casinos in Texas.

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Liberty

The Texas Legislature will meet in a few short weeks and its biggest challenge will be to pass a  balanced budget that is currently projected to have a $24 Billion shortfall. The new very Republican Lege isn’t going to be eager to increase taxes, … Continue reading →

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$43,000 Dollar for a 3 mile Tow.

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Liberty

A driver decided it was a late night and dropped off his flat bed trailer on the far East end of Seawall Blvd. A&A wrecker decided that $43,000 was a fair price, and billed the owner. One night last week, … Continue reading →

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Early Voting

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Liberty

Today, early voting begins in Texas,  Equality and I will probably vote on Saturday.  It is critical that voters show up for early voting in Harris county.  A fire has destroyed all the voting machines, and while the efforts to … Continue reading →

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Galveston Reinstates Inside Smoking

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Liberty

Those who are so inclined will be allowed to light up if the restaurant or bar wishes to permit it. Despite an outburst of public opinion against Galveston City Council’s September vote to overturn its smoking ban, council members defeated … Continue reading →

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Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Liberty

Galveston once again is painted a hellhole, but by those who have no knowledge or understanding the city I call home.  A Website called walletpop Listed the Strand area as one of the 25 most dangerous neighborhoods.   The conclusions and statistics … Continue reading →

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Another Anniversary

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Liberty

Two years ago Huricane Ike made landfall into Galveston. We were forewarned and well prepared.  The evacuations were organised and orderly. Ike had been a good teacher.  The storm hit Galveston and Bolivar Pennisiular with all his furry, a 16 … Continue reading →

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Surfs Up

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Liberty

Hermine is making land fall pretty far south of here,  but we are getting some pretty good surf stirring out there.  BTW this is my first You Tube posting:

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