Archive for September, 2008
Important Hurricane Ike Recovery Information
Friday, September 19th, 2008 Posted in General Thoughts | Comments Off
Please note the following Hurricane Ike recovery information from the City of Galveston (there is some good news here!): General Conditions in Galveston Following Hurricane Ike 9/19/08 Information for Galveston Parking ... Read more..City of Galveston Press Conference
Thursday, September 18th, 2008 Posted in General Thoughts | Comments Off
Robyn Bushong has sent over her notes from today's City of Galveston press conference: Hi,everyone... highlights of the press conference. 1. LeBlanc/Lyda Ann - think maybe within one week or "so" - ... Read more..Historic Downtown Galveston Partnership Making Recovery Plans
Thursday, September 18th, 2008 Posted in General Thoughts | Comments Off
The following message was sent to members of the Historic Downtown Galveston Partnership by Lesley Sommer, the executive director: HDGP Board & Members- First of all, I hope that this message ... Read more..Important News From The City of Galveston
Thursday, September 18th, 2008 Posted in General Thoughts | Comments Off
A few important items that you should note from the city of Galveston: General Conditions in Galveston Following Hurricane Ike Water Conservation a Top Priority on Island Downed Tree Removal In Process Owners Will ... Read more..Notes from Today’s Galveston Press Conference
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 Posted in General Thoughts | Comments Off
Many thanks to Robyn Bushong for sending her notes from today's press conference: OK... press conference update. Very little was said except this: 1. Dr. David Callender ( president UTMB/Galveston) said it ... Read more..Personal Thoughts From an After-Ike Visit to Galveston
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 Posted in General Thoughts | Comments Off
Upon hearing that the city leaders were going to allow citizens on the island to inspect their homes, Mom and I made a dash to the island in order to ... Read more..Some Notes From a UTMB Doc
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 Posted in General Thoughts | Comments Off
Many thanks to Ben Raimer of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) for sharing the following observations: I have been on the island since Monday. Sharon, David and I weathered the brunt ... Read more..The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Announces Blog
Monday, September 15th, 2008 Posted in General Thoughts | Comments Off
The following is in from UTMB. Also, they have started a blog related to UTMB questions and answers - Please visit www.utmb.edu<http://www.utmb.edu> for the posts and up-to-date information. UTMB update: 7:30 p.m., ... Read more..Galveston Begins Recovery From Hurricane Ike
Monday, September 15th, 2008 Posted in General Thoughts | Comments Off
Galveston has begun what will be a slow recovery from the onslaught of Hurricane Ike. Most buildings, though not all, had flood waters and many had some wind damage. However, ... Read more..Beachtown Coastal Living Idea House Tours to Benefit the Galveston Historical Foundation
Friday, September 5th, 2008 Posted in Galveston Events | Comments Off
Although it was announced some time back that Coastal Living Magazine's 2008 Coastal Living Idea House would be located in the neo-urbanistic Galveston East Beach neighborhood of Beachtown, it has ... Read more..