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Houston man drowns while swimming off Galveston’s Seawall, officials say
Read full article: Houston man drowns while swimming off Galveston’s Seawall, officials sayBeach Patrol officials said two people boogie boarding in chest-deep water noticed the unidentified man floating face down. They pulled him to shore and began first aid before lifeguards arrived.
Galveston to increase overnight parking fines during Mardi Gras celebrations
Read full article: Galveston to increase overnight parking fines during Mardi Gras celebrationsThe City of Galveston said to discourage people from parking overnight on the seawall in the days leading up to Mardi Gras, there will be a $250 citation fee.
PHOTO: Glowing in the dark - This is what Galveston wants its Seawall to look like from 6th to 61st
Read full article: PHOTO: Glowing in the dark - This is what Galveston wants its Seawall to look like from 6th to 61stGalveston is ready to continue lighting up its nights along the Seawall with an ongoing project to install bollard lights along the popular thoroughfare, Galveston announced Wednesday.
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Galveston Ball High school seniors honored with parade while decked out in cap and gowns
Read full article: Galveston Ball High school seniors honored with parade while decked out in cap and gownsGALVESTON, Texas – The 2020 Senior class at Galveston Ball High School was honored Wednesday with a parade along the Seawall. Students and their parents lined the Galveston Seawall, which was decked out in their purple and gold as a parade of vehicles filled with high school and district officials honking and waving. We feel very special,” said senior Xavier Esquivel. It wasn’t quite what students had pictured when the school year started but it will be a memory they said they will never forget. School officials said they plan to hold a graduation ceremony on June 11.