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How to Make Redneck Wine Glasses...a Fun Christmas Gift!
The holidays are here and we at Wiredin.cc thought it would be fun to share with you a fun holiday video and a great gift idea. Starring in today’s video is Sondra Harper, our official decorator & designer; Eddie Harper our photographer & videographer extraordinaire; Christy Stratton, of Connecting Houston Home and our hostess for Wiredin to Real Estate and myself, Chiquita. So let’s get started… |
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February 11 & 18 | Mardi Gras in Kemah | Kemah
Hosted by the official Mardi Gras Krewe of Kemah, Krewe du Lac this Mardi Gras Parade is 100% family friendly so grab the kids, the pets and come on out. Participants line up behind T Bone Tom’s at 10 am. The parade begins 11 am at the corner of 5th and Bradford Streets. The frolicking procession travels north up Bradford St. to the Kemah Boardwalk and back down Kipp Street along Galveston Bay and ends at the Jimmy Walker Community on 9th Street. Listen in with the Talk of the Bay... |
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Feb. 17 & 18 | Z Krewe Zestival Celebration Tickets On Sale | Galveston
Mardi Gras is right around the corner! Get your tickets NOW for Z Krewe's Balcony Parties! Our Zestival balcony parties are some of the premiere events during Mardi Gras Galveston! And tickets are available online NOW! Tickets are available for Friday night, February 17, and Saturday, February 18, 2012. The parties run from 6pm-midnight on Friday and from noon-midnight on Saturday. There's more... |
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Feb. 18 | Clear Creek Cleanup and Keep Dickinson Beautiful | Bay Area
Keeping our waterways clear and free of debris is a huge and ongoing task and for the last 13 years Rex Ward, of the Clear Creek Cleanup organization, has passionately led that charge. On Saturday, January 21, Wiredin.cc visited with Rex and Dickinson’s Mayor Julie Masters at the Dickinson Bayou Cleanup site. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as Rex Ward discusses the upcoming Clear Creek Cleanup and how you can help and Mayor Masters talks about the efforts happening on Dickinson Bayou. |
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February 17, 18 & 21 | Krewe Babalu's 2012 Balcony Party | Galveston
You are invited to Krewe Babalu’s Mardi Gras Balcony Party! We have a premier balcony, right on the corner of 23rd and the Strand. There will be bands playing outside and music inside too! Food is included in your ticket price; there will be a Cash Bar. The All Krewe Parade hosted by none other than Krewe Babalu will roll by our balcony around 8:15 PM. There's more... check it out! |
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February 2, 2012| Epicurean Evening a Taste of Space | Nassau Bay
The 2012 Epicurean Evening, hosted by the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, was enjoyed by more than 2000 guests. Restaurants from around the bay area displayed their signature dishes making this event a culinary extravaganza. It was a very challenging feat for the judges who started early tasting, testing and evaluating food, drinks and presentation of each entry. Listen in with the Talk of the Bay... |
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January 28 | Z Krewe Coronation and Gala | Galveston
In the true spirit of Mard Gras and the true tradition of Z Krewe the Zanies celebrated the 18th annual coronation of their King and Queen. Staying in theme and having a grand time the 2012 royal court, danced, tapped, as swayed their way across the runway. A delightful skit brought Mae West, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and even Sean Connery to the stage in celebration of Royalty Rocks The Red Carpet. check it out... |
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January 27 | Cowboy To Couture | Nassau Bay
Celebrating its 46th year, the NASA Go Texan Fashion Show brought a New York City flavor to Nassau Bay. Themed “Cowboy to Couture…From the Range to the Runway.” This show brought everything from the flair of fun of casual attire to formal elegance of evening wear. This year was like a second debut for this long running event with changes in seating and entertainment. There's more with the Talk of the Bay... |
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December 11, 2011 | Clear Lake Boat Lane Parade | Clear Lake
Celebrating a gold anniversary the participants of the 50th Clear Lake Boat Lane Parade enjoyed a weekend of fun, holiday cheer and great Christmas weather. Approximately 100 boats of all sizes, shapes and categories, decorated from stem to stern, paraded through Clear Lake and out into Galveston Bay. Listen in with the Talk of the Bay... |
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December 7 | Christmas In The Village | Friendswood
The star of Bethlehem rose high above the barn where Mary (Marigene) and Joseph (Mark C.) took shelter. Angels and Shepherds arrived and paid homage as Baby Jesus was born…Celebrating 38 years, the Hope Village staff and Villagers hosted their traditional Christmas show treating guests to a wonderful 3 part program. Listen in with the Talk of the Bay... |
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December 2 thru 4, 2011 | Dickens On The Strand | Galveston
This year the Galveston Historical Foundation hosted the 38th annual Dickens on the Strand; transforming the heart of downtown Galveston into 19th century London. Complete with strolling minstrels, jugglers, dirty faced chimney cleaners, beautiful ladies dressed in wonderful hooped gowns and gentlemen in top hats; all making the Victorian era of Dickens come to life. Please enjoy our stroll down the Strand as we take a look at yesteryear. |
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December 3 & 4, 2011 | Battle of the Badges | Galveston
The weekend started with a fun filled BBQ Cook-off and public weigh in of the fighters participating in the 2011 Battle of the Badges. Cheered on by a crowd of family, friends and event goers these warriors, both male and female, looked anxious, excited, pumped and ready to hit the ropes. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we get mid-tournament reactions from event. |
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December 1 - 4, 2011| Holiday In The Park | League City
The Holiday in the Park, hosted and directed by the League City Proud organization, was a wonderful holiday success. This traditional Christmas weekend included a holiday themed movie event on Friday night, a great holiday festival on Saturday and of course the hugely popular Grand Parade, Saturday evening. Listen in with the Talk of the Bay... |
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Carnival Magic | A First Hand Peek | Galveston
Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest ship Carnival Magic, a 4,724 passenger ship, crossed the Mediterranean and arrived in Galveston, Texas on November 13th. Mayor Joe Jaworski and Captain Giovanni Cutugno, Master of the Carnival Magic, hosted the traditional Maritime Plaque Ceremony. Port officials and community leaders were on board welcoming the beautiful Carnival Magic and its crew to their new home port…Galveston. check out the video... |
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November 18, 2011 | Feast Of Fashion | Houston
Law and Order….and Fashion were all gathered together at the Magnolia Hotel in Houston. Benefitting the Jeanette Williams Foundation (JWF), the second Feast of Fashion was a huge success with the nearby law community. Listen in as Talk of the Bay visits with Dianne Troop, founder of JWF and Julie Johnson, event organizer. It’s a quick trip to Houston for a fun event…put this one on your fashion calendar for next year. |
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November 8, 2011| Riedel Wine Glass Seminar |Nassau Bay
Almost 100 people attended the Riedel wine glass seminar held on Tuesday November 8th at the Nasa Hilton Clear Lake. The event featured guest speaker Maximillian Riedel, 11th generation family member and co-owner of Riedel Crystal. With 255 years of glassware manufacturing, the Riedel Crystal was also the first company to introduce varietal specific glassware. Listen in with the Talk of the Bay... |
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November 5,2011 | Houston We Have A Mission | League City
The KiMe Fund was established in 2010 with a mission to find a cure for Parkinson’s by funding research that have the best chance for a cure. Steve Hodges, who grew up in the Houston area, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 48. Since that overwhelming day, Steve decided to establish the KiMe fund. Shorthand for his two daughters, Kim and Megan, KiMe is symbolic of the drive to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Listen in with Talk of the Bay as we visit with Steve Hodges and Rich Clifford at Houston We Have A Mission. |
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November 5, 2011 | Sunshine and Sequins | Houston
The Prudential Gary Greene family shined and sparkled this past Saturday night November 5, 2011, at Momentum Jaguar in Houston, Texas, at the Sunshine and Sequins event benefiting The Sunshine Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer.
Listen in with Wiredin to Real Estate... |
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November 4, 2011 | Lone Star Rally | Galveston
Spectators lined both sides of the Strand, in Galveston for the 2011 Lone Star Rally. Ready to party tens of thousands of bikers rode in on their steel horses for a weekend of fun. Every make and model was there to be seen and admired; from Harleys, custom bikes, trikes to crotch rockets. Bikers were definitely there to show off their ride, some were decorated with LED lights and many had custom paint jobs. Listen in with the Talk of the Bay... |
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October 27, 2011 | Cowboys & Cowgirls Who Cook | Seabrook
Pirates, Doctors, Lawyers, Indian Chiefs and Mardi Gras Queens all gathered together for the 2011 Cowboys & Cowgirls Who Cook for a fun filled Halloween themed night. 40 local celebrity chefs prepared and served their favorite dishes to a large, very hungry crowd of guests. Take a look at some of the fun captured by Talk of the Bay as we visited with some of the folks at the event. |
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October 21–23, 2011 | Re/Max Balunar Liftoff Festival | Nassau Bay
Lifting space exploration to new heights the 2011 Re/Max Ballunar Liftoff Festival was a day filled with aeronautic excitement. Opening ceremonies on Friday night included the United States flag flying high from a Re/Max hot air balloon as the Star Spangled Banner played in the background. At the end of the national anthem, balloonist flared their burners creating a beautiful magic like glow across the grounds. Listen in with the Talk of the Bay... |
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October 22, 2011 | 50th Anniversary Celebration | Seabrook
The city of Seabrook, Tx celebrated its 50th anniversary with a parade through the city which finished up at Rex L. Meader Park. The parade included several floats along with a complete replica of a western stagecoach. The main attraction of the parade was one of NASA’s space Mars rover vehicles. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we visit with Councilwoman Laura Davis and Fire Chief Ray Cook and his lovely wife Trisha. |
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October 15, 2011 | Fall Extravaganza Car Show | League City
On Saturday October 15th, 2011 the Space City Cruisers held their semi-annual car show at Walter Hall Park in League City, Texas. This judged event featured 35 different classes of cars which just about covered every kind of car this is. Classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, and some very whimsy style cars were on display throughout the day.
Listen in as Ruth Eckman and Bob Wright talk about the day’s events with Talk of the Bay. |
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October 15, 2011 | A Photo Visit around the Lake | Clear Lake
It was a BEAUTIFUL Fall day in our bay area and there were a number of events happening. So we decided to visit a few of or friends around the lake.
Our first stop was in the wonderful town of Kemah. The merchants and the city pulled together to host their first Fall Art Walk and The Kemah Lighthouse District was the perfect venue for this little outdoor event. check out the pics... |
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October 15 & 16, 2011 | Wings Over Houston Airshow | Houston
The skies were clear and blue, an absolutely perfect weekend for the annual Wings Over Houston Airshow hosted by the Commemorative Air Force. Thousands of folks were arriving as the ReMax Skydiving Team officially opened the event with O Canada and The Star Spangled Banner; the thrills continued throughout the weekend. Listen in as Talk of the Bay visits with Chris Reed, City Manager of Nassau Bay, experiencing Wings for the first time. |
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October 8th & 9th, 2011 | Bike Around the Bay 2011 | Galveston Bay
Close to 1000 cyclists gathered up in Fort Anahuac Park early Saturday morning for the annual Bike Around The Bay. Hosted by
the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) this 150 mile bike ride is a fund raiser for GBF to assist in the support of Galveston Bay.
Listen in as Lynn Sprouse, of Shell Oil Company; Herbert Nguyen, a Bike Around The Bay veteran and Bob Stokes, Executive Director visit with Talk of the Bay. |
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Sept. 27th, 2011 | Wings Over Houston Airshow Media Day| Bay Area
In preparation for the upcoming 27th Wings Over Houston Airshow on Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16 the local media was given a peek at the awesome upcoming show. This annual media day was held on the grounds of Ellington Airport. Some of the media were treated to vintage aircraft rides including Wiredin.cc's own Eddie Harper. Check out the pics and video as he captures the experience on the worlds only operational Helldiver. |
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September 23 - 25, 2011 | Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival | Kemah
Internationally recognized the Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival celebrated their 13th anniversary this weekend, September 22nd through the 25th. Each year the festival presents a Lifetime Achievement Award. This year’s award recipient was Marsha Mason who’s most popular works include Cinderella Liberty, Goodbye Girl, Only When I Laugh and Heartbreak Ridge. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we visit with Hal Wixon, founding director of the Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival and four time Oscar nominee Marsha Mason. |
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September 24, 2011|GHBA Houston’s Best Awards Gala 2011 | Houston
The Greater Houston Builder's Association (GHBA) awards gala of the year presented by the Sales and Marketing Council – Houston’s Best - was an exciting night for the greater Houston real estate industry, recognizing the best of the best in product, promotions and people.
Enjoy the video and the photos of the sizzle and success of the night! |
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Sept 15, 2011 | Galaxy Singer & Songwriter Competition | Nassau Bay
A variety of talented bay area folks competed at the first Galaxy Singer & Songwriter competition at The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake (TAACCL). Each artist sang and played their original music; from pop, to folk, to country the tunes kept coming. J.R. Jones, originally from East Texas, sang an amusing song about cows, talented Ivy Woolley performs as a street musician in Galveston and Bob Fuller, of Keels & Wheels fame, performed a wonderful folk song…close your eyes so you can see. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we visit with Charles Milby, the event coordinator. |
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September 12, 2011 | Celebrity Celebration | Kemah
Acknowledging true appreciation for the continued support from Trail Bosses and Ranch Hands, the NASA, Clear Creek, Friendswood Metro Go Texan Rodeo Committee hosted the annual Celebrity Celebration. As you looked around the banquet room at Landry’s, in Kemah, you saw everything from the Victorian Era’s Soiled Doves, Roaring 20’s flappers, Sock Hop 50’s to the days of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Listen in as Talk of the Bay visits with Tollie Windham, event coordinator extraordinaire. |
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September 10, 2011 | Texas City Music Fest By The Bay | Texas City
With a cool breeze in the air, the Carlos Garza Sports Park, in the heart of Texas City, filled quickly. Thousands of people carrying lawn chairs and blankets gathered around the stage for the 5th annual Texas City Music Fest By the Bay. The event was a family friendly venue, with festival food, vendors and activities for the kids happening all day long. Listen in with the Talk of the Bay... |
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September 4, 2011 | Redfish Raftup | Galveston Bay
This annual Labor Day tradition took on a new twist when faced with the weekend’s challenging weather conditions. With small craft advisories out, the usually crowd of boaters were not able to make it out to Redfish Island. The Star Gazer filled to capacity made its way to the shores near Seabrook to find calmer waters. Kelly McGuire and his award winning band entertained and kept this yacht rockin’ with his great music and fun. there's more... |
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Sept 2 - 5, 2011| BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival | Galveston
From barley to brewing everything you wanted to know about beer making was available at the BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival in Galveston. In its second year, the festival brought hundreds of beer makers together under one roof.
Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we visit with event director Clifton McDerby, Jason Lyon, a beer maker, from Rahr & Sons Brewery and Craig Pijanowski from Boulevard Brewing Co. |
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August 24, 2011 | Kemah Boardwalk FantaSea | Kemah
Recently, joining the Kemah Boardwalk family the Kemah Boardwalk FantaSea, a 149 passenger 117’ luxury yacht, brings an opportunity to enjoy the fun of the Boardwalk and the delectable cuisine of the Landrys restaurants while out on the water. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as General Manager of the Kemah Boardwalk, Mark Kane tells us about some of the exciting themed parties and festivities planned for the Kemah Boardwalk FantaSea. |
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August 20, 2011 | Texas State Mandolin Competition | League City
Toe tappin and finger snappin’, the League City Community Center was filled with the sounds of banjos and mandolins. Hundreds of bluegrass fans showed up and enjoyed the music. Whether it was in one of the many jam sessions happening or up on center stage; it was happening at the Texas State Mandolin Competition hosted by the Bay Area Bluegrass Association. check it out... |
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August 9, 2011 | Kick Off by the Creek | League City
Cheerleaders, Dance Teams, Marching Bands and Football Players all add up to one really big pep rally. Hosted by the League City Chamber of Commerce (LCCC), the third annual Kick Off By The Creek was held at the CCISD Education Village. Both Clear Creek and Dickinson Independent School Districts were represented in full force. Listen in as Talk of the Bay visits with Jason Ebey, President of LCCC. |
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August 5, 2011 | Politically Incorrect Dinner | League City
Hosted by the North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce, the annual Politically Incorrect Dinner celebrated unprecedented success. The concept of the dinner is to have local politicians act as waiters and waitresses for guests attending the event. Additionally, each politician may be asked to provide various forms of entertainment for the guests at their assigned table, in return guests contribute monetary tips. Listen in as Talk of the Bay visits with some of the folks at the Politically Incorrect Dinner. |
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July 28, 2011 | Thursday Night Fever Men Who Cook | League City
Disco Fever was alive and well at the 9th annual Men Who Cook event. Chefs lined the walls serving their favorite foods and guests certainly wasted no time in tasting all of them. From appetizers, entrée’s and desserts the food was absolutely yummy. Listen in to Talk of the Bay and we enjoy the evening of disco dancing and great bites. |
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July – Riviera Maya Destination Wedding and Vacation | Mexico
With friends and family gathered together we headed for the beautiful Riviera Maya region of Mexico. Located about midway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, this region of Mexico offers stunning beaches, great fishing, diving and an awesome setting for a wedding. That’s right, I’m delighted to announce that, after a 2 ½ year engagement, Paul Fjelsta and I were married on July 19 on a beautiful beach at the Grand Mayan resort. Listen in with the Talk of the Bay... |
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July 8, 2011| Boot Scootin’ Social | League City
Starting out with a downhome Western skit, the Boot Scootin Social was a great time. A group of fun loving Butler Longhorn Musem supporters put together an original skit to entertain guests. With a rifle packing Annie Oakly, the Town’s Preacher and the local harlot flirting with the gentlemen in the audience, The Shootout at the OK Corral, presented by Pistols & Petticoats was a hit. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we visited with some of the fun folks at the Boot Scootin’ Social. |
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July 4, 2011 – A Salute to Volunteerism | Kemah
A wonderful small town Fourth of July parade followed by a big town fireworks show, a true 4th of July celebration. Led by Mayor Bob Cummins, the Children’s parade made its way through the Kemah Lighthouse District. Bicycles, wagons, little kids and big kids all decorated in red, white and blue. Following the kids parade, the new mayor of Kemah also led the Salute to Volunteerism parade. Listen in as Talk of the Bay joins in this wonderful Independence Day tradition. |
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June 25, 2011 - American Spirit Boat Parade | Nassau Bay
An important part of supporting our troops overseas is to support their loved ones. Jim Stoa, of www.WeCareEvents.com, and his committee do just that. This year, We Care Events honored the 1st Battalion 23 Marine Regiment and their family members.
Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we visit with some of the folks enjoying the day including Astronaut Mike Fincke; who also came out in support of the troops and their families. |
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June 23, 2011 – Salute To Heroes | League City
The Ray Joseph Hutchinson Foundation’s 7th Annual Salute to Heroes Reception was held on June 23, 2011 in the Crystal Ballroom at South Shore Harbour Hotel. The room was filled with a community of people there to honor our military and to support the fundraisings efforts for scholarship money for the Ray Joseph Hutchinson Foundation. Listen in to Talk of the Bay as we spend some time with Gunny Hiles, Gunny George and Deborah Hutchinson. |
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June 19, 2011 – Tina Montana Benefit Concert & Fundraiser | Seabrook
Sunday, June 19 friends of Tina Montana, from around the bay area, pulled together to raise funds at a concert and benefit for Tina’s children. While riding as a passenger, Tina was killed early Saturday morning (06/11/11) in a tragic car accident. Tina leaves behind FOUR children, Zane (19), Cerise (17), Greg (13) and Alana (10). Listen in to Talk of the Bay as friends, talk about Tina and how you can help. |
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June 11, 2011 – Hurricane Preparedness | Seabrook
It’s that time of the year again where the threat of a tropical depression, tropical storm or hurricane becomes a real possibility. Having felt both the emotional and financial pain of Hurricane Ike, Lakewood Yacht Club (LYC) held a very timely seminar on Hurricane Preparedness. Listen in as Talk of the Bay visits with Commodore Taylor and meteorologist Charles Roeseler. |
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June 11, 2011- Marsh Mania | Bay Area
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at different locations around Galveston Bay to participate in the second Marsh Mania for 2011. Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) hosts the event twice, annually. We visited with the folks working in the Clear Lake Forest Park neighborhood. Armed with shovels, marsh grass, smiling faces and generous hearts more than 60 people endured the sun and heat to help restore the shoreline. Leading the effort for GBF was Philip Smith; listen in to Talk of the Bay as Philip explains what the goals are for Marsh Mania. |
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June 4, 2011 – AIA Sand Castle Competition | Galveston
A Houston engineering firm, Jacobs of Houston, proved you can “Have Your Sandcastle and Eat it Too” Saturday in Galveston when they took home the first place prize in one of the world’s largest amateur sandcastle competitions. The phrase was the title of their “Golden Bucket” award-winning sandcastle design at the 25th annual AIA SandCastle Competition held on Galveston’s East Beach. Listen in as Talk of the Bay visits with some of the competitors... |
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