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Cool, wet weather on tap for Monday?

Stan Blazyk — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:58:00 GMT

Predicting weather is a risky endeavor. When all indications point to a fairly certain outcome, circumstances suddenly produce very different results. ...(read more)

2008 weather in review

Stan Blazyk — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:01:00 GMT

2008 will always be remembered as the year that Hurricane Ike slammed into Galveston Island with its deadly and destructive tidal surge. In fact, it is doubtful if we will really remember too much else about the year and probably many of us just want to forget it completely!...(read more)

Weather for the New Year's Holiday will be fairly benign

Stan Blazyk — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:32:00 GMT

Weather on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day is likely to be quite similar to that we saw on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, according to the latest forecast projections....(read more)

The coldest Christmas ever

Stan Blazyk — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:15:00 GMT

While it appears as though we are in for a relatively mild Christmas this year, December 25 can occasionally bring some really cold weather to the Island....(read more)

Coastal low to bring rain and rough seas to Galveston

Stan Blazyk — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:03:00 GMT

A coastal low expected to form and move north-northeast across the Texas coast on Tuesday should bring gusty winds, showers and a few thunderstorms and tides running 1-2 feet above normal along Island beaches....(read more)

Arctic blast in 1989 brought snow and record cold to the Island

Stan Blazyk — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:09:00 GMT

While the Christmas snow of 2004 certainly ranks among the most surprising winter storms of all-time in the Galveston area, the pre-Christmas snow and freeze of 1989 comes close as a never-to-be forgotten event...(read more)

Dense fog enhanced by the continental shelf

Stan Blazyk — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:55:00 GMT

Fog season is indeed here again, as the dense fog shrouding Galveston Island this week has starkly reminded us....(read more)

eat cetera is back, hooray!

Dining Diva — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:29:00 GMT

I've had two opportunities to lunch at eat cetera in the last couple of weeks. The first time I had a special panini with cambezola (camembert + gorgonzola, a real treat), ham and grilled asparagus. This week I shared lunch with a friend: we each had a cup of of corn soup with chipotle sauce, and shared a kobe roast beef panini with mushrooms and onions. Everything was so satisfying, and it's so good to have them back open downtown. Do yourself a favor and go by. Hours are Mon-Sat 11-7....(read more)

Tribute to Bolivar!

Galveston Music Scene — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:25:00 GMT

Click on “Video” tab, and then play “The Highway That I’m On”. A tribute to Bolivar by Galveston’s Poet Laureate in exile J.D. Richards! http://www.ourstage.com/epk/jdrichards...(read more)

Freezing rain no threat to our area

Stan Blazyk — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:50:00 GMT

A strong cold front will bring a threat of freezing rain to parts of East and North Texas, but chances for any frozen precipitation in this area are slim indeed....(read more)

What wil this winter bring?

Stan Blazyk — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:05:00 GMT

Now that the second measurable December snow this decade is in the record books (Galveston was credited with 1 inch of snow despite the lack of any significant accumulation), we can turn our attention to what the rest of the winter might bring....(read more)

Could winter storm bring us snow?

Stan Blazyk — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:39:00 GMT

complex scenario, involving a strong push of cold air, an upper-low expected to move across south Texas into the Gulf and a surface low pressure predicted to form along the cold front in the Gulf of Mexico presents an intriguing situation for those who may wish to see a few snow flakes this winter....(read more)

Rapid changes likely in the weather this week

Stan Blazyk — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:45:00 GMT

A weather pattern that encourages the rapid movement of weather systems from west to east across the country is likely to continue through this week, bringing us more of the "see-saw" type conditions we have seen lately...(read more)

Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Back in Business!

Galveston Music Scene — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:16:00 GMT

Wednesday 10 December O pen Mic with Neil Down, 9 pm-1 am, No Cover Thursday 11 December Open Mic with Gene Pool, 9 pm-1 am, No Cover Friday 12 December Jon Hogan , 9 pm-1 am, ? Cover Saturday 13 December Broken Spoke , 9 pm-1 am, ? Cover Wednesday 17 December O pen Mic with Neil Down, 9 pm-1 am, No Cover Thursday 18 December Open Mic with Gene Pool, 9 pm-1 am, No Cover Friday 19 December Adam Carroll & Owen Temple , 9 pm-1 am, ? Cover Saturday 20 December Larry Joe Taylor , 9 pm-1 am, ? Cover...(read more)

A Jazzy Christmas Concert

Galveston Music Scene — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:43:00 GMT

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Santa Sightings at the Hotel Galvez

Christine Hopkins — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:59:00 GMT

If you are looking for Santa Claus in Galveston - he's at the Hotel Galvez every Sunday before Christmas......(read more)

Road Trip!

Galveston Music Scene — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:27:00 GMT

As many of you know, I don't leave the Island very often in search of live music, because we usually have so many great offferings right here at home. However, in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike , our local selection has been greatly diminished . This situation lead me up to the friendly confines of San Leon , last Sunday , to see one of my favorite bands , the Lawst Dogz ! As usual, the Dogz Rocked the House , but it also gave me the chance to check out a new venue ! The Green Parrot Bar &...(read more)

Near Perfect Weather Conditions Expected for Dickens on the Strand

Stan Blazyk — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:02:00 GMT

Allthough the cold front will guarantee chilly temperatures and windy conditions for the next couple of days, the weather outlook is for near ideal weather for Saturday and Sunday....(read more)

2008 Hurricane Season is one to remember (or perhaps forget!!)

Stan Blazyk — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:39:00 GMT

November 30 marks the last day of the Hurricane Season for the North Atlantic Basin, although our season along the upper-Texas coast is pretty much finished by mid-October. ...(read more)

Today is the Galveston Tree Lighting at the Hotel Galvez

Christine Hopkins — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:16:00 GMT

It's time to celebrate the holiday season in Galveston. It's going to be a great night at the Hotel Galvez tonight. We are hosting the City of Galveston Official Holiday Tree Lighting. Bagpipes, Santa Claus, Queen Victoria, Temple High School Choir and singers from Moody Gardens Christmas Show will add to the fun. The event begins at 6 p.m. Channel 2 Weatherman Frank Billingsley will emcee the event. ...(read more)

Wetter weather pattern emerging for Thanksgiving Holiday weekend

Stan Blazyk — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:06:00 GMT

A return of shower activity to the area on Sunday and Monday will herald the emergence of a wetter weather pattern that should persist through the Thanksgiving weekend and possibly into early December....(read more)

City of Galveston Official Tree Lighting at Hotel Galvez

Christine Hopkins — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:43:00 GMT

I can't believe that next week is already Thanksgiving. Galveston is looking much better. Broadway has finally been cleared of much of the debris. Yesterday, I saw people cleaning windows downtown and touching up paint in preparation for Dickens on The Strand. On Friday, Nov. 28, the Hotel Galvez will be the site of the City of Galveston's Official Tree Lighting Holiday Event. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. It's free and we encourage people to come out and get into the holiday spirit. Santa...(read more)

Sunny week to give way to increasing clouds and slight chance of rain

Stan Blazyk — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:20:00 GMT

he near ideal fall weather we have been having should linger for two or three more days before clouds return to our area. ...(read more)

Crazy Oaks: Back With Music!!

Galveston Music Scene — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:55:00 GMT

Friday 07 November Mike Minott & the Sharks, 9 pm-1 am, No Cover Friday 14 November Mike Minott & the Sharks, 9 pm-1 am, No Cover Saturday 15 November Scruz Loose, 8 pm-12 am, No Cover Sunday 16 November Scruz Loose, 2-6 pm, No Cover Friday 21 November Mike Minott & the Sharks, 9 pm-1 am, No Cover Sunday 23 November Scruz Loose, 2-6 pm, No Cover Wednesday 26 November Scruz Loose, 8 pm-12 am, No Cover Friday 28 November Mike Minott & the Sharks, 9 pm-1 am, No Cover Sunday 30 November...(read more)

New Band!

Galveston Music Scene — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:31:00 GMT

One of the real bright spots during the days just after Hurricane Ike was when I received a call from my good friend Mark Lee . He reported that all of his guitars and amps had survived in his house, out in the Uncivilized Territories , west of the Seawall!! This turn of good luck inspired him to start a new band called StillWorks ! I've had the pleasure of hearing them twice, and these guys Rock ! Check them out. To book the band call Mark at 409-682-8547 . StillWorks $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$...(read more)