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The Mite of Ike
Never in my life have I ever seen destruction like this. It was in stark
contrast of the beautiful weather in Galveston this day. We all were
lucky to have a day like this after what we’ve all been thru. The bright
sun and cool air could not be celebrated when the overwhelming stench of
gas, diesel, and natural gas filled the air, add the thumps of
helicopters flying over head and well it made for a very unusual day in
Galveston Texas. I found out that they actually rode the storm out
right there! Listen in as Sherry Havelka tells Talk of the Bay about her ordeal. |
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Galveston Railroad Museum and
Airport Hanger
Earlier this week we received a note from one of our friends in
Galveston. Morris Gould, the director of the Galveston Railroad Museum
on 25th Street and The Strand, took a trip down to the museum and to the
hanger where his small aircraft was housed. This is his note. I made it
to Galveston this AM . My main concern was the RR Museum and our hanger
. Ever piece of rolling stock (railcars) had at least 3 feet of water .
The water level must have been between 8 & 10 feet . Up to the cab of
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Texas Marine
Mammal Stranding Network – Galveston
Heidi Watts is the State Operations Coordinator of the Texas Marine
Mammal Stranding Network (TMMSN). Her job, along with her volunteers, is
to try and rescue marine mammals that are stranded along the beaches. If
the animal is not alive then their job is to gather information through
a necropsy. Listen in as Heidi explains to Talk of the Bay about the workings of the TMMSN and
what you should do if you happen across a stranded mammal.
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Col. Bubbies - Galveston
A military surplus store like no other, Col. Bubbies has its own unique
stories. 35 years ago, Meyer and Suzie Reiswerg went looking for a pair
of blue jeans, similar to the ones that Meyer wore in the military;
today they have a 3 story store and a warehouse full of military garb.
Listen in as Meyer tells Talk of the Bay about his “No shoes, No shirt, No service …” adventure. |
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Galveston Firefighters 2008 Calendar - November through
December 2007
For the first time ever, the Galveston Firefighters Local #571 is
sponsoring a limited edition calendar. Only one thousand calendars will
be printed. Modeled by 13 of Galveston's firefighters, this 2008
calendar is going to be a sure sellout.
Listen in as Tanya Sexton, a firefighter herself, tells Talk of the Bay, how this fundraiser got started and how
these Galveston "Calendar Boys" are reacting to all of this attention. |
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Shriners Burn Hospital Galveston
The Shriners Burns Hospital Galveston, was built in 1966. Working hand
in hand with the Shriners, the hospital cares for children with
extensive burn injuries. From rehabilitation through reconstruction, the
hospital attends to the needs of these children and their families.
Get the rest in the Talk of the Bay |
