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About Galveston
The Historical Sacred Heart Church in Galveston, Texas. A true beauty of our time. - Mar 28 12:45 PM
Sacred Heart Church, located in Galveston Texas is just breathtaking. As a Galvestonian I have admired the beauty of this religious sanctuary all of my life. The photo of this church speaks for itself. Little else in needed when it comes to describing just how magnificent this landmark truly is.
Sacred Heart is a Catholic Parish. The church was established on June 21, 1884 by Rt. Rev. Bishop Nicholas A. Gallagher. He decided the East End of ...
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Life Boat Company of the 1850s Set the Tone for a City's Charity - Aug 18 08:04 PM
By Bill Cherry
Dallas Broker-Realtor
Within the next few days, we'll know if the current hurricane Dean that's racing across the Gulf of Mexico will go ashore along the Texas coast. One potential target is Galveston, an island that's fifty miles from Houston. The most famous Galveston hurricane happened in 1900. Books upon books have been written about the 1900 Storm because some 6,000 people lost their lives. The island had to pump dredge material from the gulf's bottom onto the island ...
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WHEN TWO OR MORE ARE GATHERED TOGETHER....AN INTERESTING OCCURENCE - Jul 14 09:30 AM
Hotel Manager: When Two or More Are Gathered Together Thou Will Grant Thy Request By Bill Cherry
Dallas Broker-Realtor
Emmett Bieger always comes to my mind whenever I wait at particular traffic light at a corner in my hometown, Galveston.
He was one of the finest hotel managers in the country. W.L. Moody, Jr., the hotel's owner, proselyted him from the famous Statler Hotel in St. Louis. Mr. Emmett always reminded me of the big band leader, ...
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SOMETIMES IT TAKES HEARTACHES....By Dallas Realtor Bill Cherry - Aug 11 06:51 AM
SOMETIMES IT TAKES HEARTACHES TO GET A CHURCH BUILT
BY BILL CHERRY, DALLAS BROKER-REALTOR
972 380-7347
This is St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica. It is the oldest surviving church in Galveston, Texas.
When it opened its doors in 1848, almost all of the Roman Catholics in the state of Texas were served by this new diocese called the Diocese of Galveston. The first bishop was the Most Rev. John Odin.
In 1843, with a group of Ursuline nuns, ...
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SLICK THE SHOWSHINE MAN, MR. SAM & CHRISTMAS EVE 1949 By Dallas Realtor Bill Cherry - Dec 20 09:32 PM
SLICK THE SHOESHINE MAN, MR. SAM AND CHRISTMAS EVEN 1949
By Dallas Realtor Bill Cherry
Normally Slick the shoeshine man carried 78 RPM records of black artists, the ones that Mrs. Evelyn Stein at the Melody Record Shop around the corner didn't.
But for some reason it was Christmas, and he was pushing a new song written and sung by a white cowboy film star, Gene Autry. It was "Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer." And it was the Christmas season ...
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MY SIGN OF THE TIMES - Feb 18 10:02 AM
A few years before Patty and I left Galveston Island for Dallas, I sold my company offices in Galveston, in the Island's resort-second home community, and the one in the Museum District of Houston.
I primarily needed a breather from managing people and paying bills, so I became a sole practitioner. I thought you'd like to see the sign that hung under the canope of the four story 19th Century building where I moved my office.
Note the ...
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Mr. Mackey, Miss Pearlie and Young Oscar Make Certain Nothing Changes with Time - Aug 08 11:35 PM
By Bill Cherry
Dallas Broker-Realtor
Nana Davenport Newton was an Auntie Mame sort of a woman who was born in Galveston in 1889, and then in her 40s moved to San Antonio and then to Houston. But that's not to say that she didn't like the island or that she didn't make frequent trips back here for months at a time, usually staying at the Galvez or Jean Lafitte hotels.
In the 1950s, Nana Newton would come ...
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ROBERT KENNEDY PLAYED THE PART OF SAFETY SANTA CLAUS - Nov 24 09:15 AM
Dallas Newspaperman McCoy Farqua Saw Safety Santa Claus Do His Best Work By Bill Cherry, Dallas RealtorAfter the Second World War, people started venturing away from home. That's when McCoy Farqua decided he'd take his first trip to Galveston. From all he'd heard, the island was far more laid back and less urban than Dallas where he lived.When the train got to the island's depot, McCoy rented a room at the Panama Hotel across the street, ...
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BAD DEVELOPMENT PENDING FOR GALVESTON ISLAND, BY BOI REALTOR BILL CHERRY - Oct 05 12:44 AM
I was born on Galveston Island, a quirky barrier island town that's just off of the coast of Texas, about fifty miles south of Houston, in 1940. Most of my adult life, until I moved to Dallas three years ago, was spent as the owner of a Galveston real estate company. Galvestonians will recognize my familiar logo to the left.
Even if you've never vacationed there, you are at least familiar with the name because from time to time ...
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A STORY YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT FRANK SINATRA --- By Dallas Realtor Bill Cherry - Nov 13 11:27 PM
Even though I'm a Dallas resident and business man now, most of my life was spent living in the Galveston-Houston area. My real estate company had two offices in Galveston and one in the museum district of Houston.
And from the age of fourteen, my avocation has been performing on radio and television. I still do. I found this script of a piece I did on TV's News-24 Houston on June 21, 2003, and I thought you would find it ...
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Galveston Market Reports
Jamaica Beach Galveston TX - Feb 12 08:49 PM
Jamaica Beach Galveston TX
Jamaica Beach is a place where you can raise a family and grow old. It is a close knit community on Galveston's West end and is as "small town" as Galveston gets. The village of Jamaica beach has a fire department, police department, and a city hall. It also has parks, boat launches, shopping, food, and great beaches. Homes in Jamaica beach are typically up on pilings and can range from a small ...
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Sea Isle Galveston Texas - Feb 12 08:47 PM
Sea Isle is a great family retreat that has enjoyed years of growth. Sea Isle is a mixed neighborhood with new and old homes, homes of all sizes, and homes of all shapes. But it works. When I visited clients on the last 4th of July we had a blast meeting other families and driving around on the golf carts. The local restaurant had karaoke and everyone was out and about. Homes have appreciated here significantly ...
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Playa San Luis Galveston - Feb 12 08:44 PM
Playa San Luis is a premier neighborhood on the island. You will never find too many homes for sale in the area. The last time I looked there were two. The beaches have appeal in Playa San Luis because they are accreting. This means the beaches get bigger each year. The area has many dune walk overs and prohibits vehicular traffic so the beaches are a safer place. Playa San Luis also has large easements that ...
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Pointe West market report - Feb 12 08:30 PM
Pointe west is a great development poised to capitalize on Galveston's surge in second homes and vacation rentals. The community is based around a community center with work out facilities, pool, bar, restaurant, and much more. Pointe West Galveston also features large park lands, lazy river, pedestrian and gold cart trails, and "private" beach. The market is sluggish for homes and condos in Pointe West, but rentals are doing great. I just talked to a few ...
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Galveston News & Events
Marsh Mania Restores Galveston Bay on May 31, 2008 - May 15 05:30 PM
The Galveston Bay Foundation invites volunteers to assist with Marsh Mania from 9 am until noon on May 31, and help to clean up Galveston Bay. This annual restoration effort involves clean up and planting of cord grass and sea grass. This helps to provide homes for wildlife, protect shorelines, and improve water quality. Volunteers can create more than ten acres of habitat in the Galveston Bay area. Contact Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035 or visit ...
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Last Weekend for Galveston Historic Homes Tour is May 10-11, 2008 - May 06 03:50 PM
Ten houses dating from 1839 to 1912 will be on view during the 34th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour. The weekend of May 10 and 11 will be the final weekend, with hours from 10 am until 6 pm. Tickets are $25, and available online at www.galvestonhistory.org, or by phone at 1-877-772-5425, or at the Heritage Visitors Center at Ashton Villa, or area Kroger stores.
www.StagingSmartNSold.com offers Galveston home staging to facilitate a rapid and profitable house ...
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March Performances at The Grand in Galveston - Mar 12 04:11 PM
The Grand 1894 Opera House will be the place when "Simply Ballroom" waltzes onstage form London's West End on March 15 at 3 and 8 pm. Star of stage and screen Debbie Reynolds will serve as guest host and be joined by "American Idol" stars in presenting this collection of top-ten competitive ballroom dancers for the first time. Dance styles will include the cha cha, salsa, rumba, quickstep, and waltz.
On March 22 at 3 and ...
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Galveston County Rodeo Parade on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - Apr 11 05:23 PM
The kickoff parade for the annual Galveston County Fair and Rodeo will be at 9 am on Saturday, April 12. The parade will start at the West County Building at 8 am in Santa Fe on Texas Highway 6. It will then proceed to the Galveston County Fairgrounds parking lot. The theme of the parade is "A Treasure Chest of the Country's Best", and awards will be given for depictions of this theme at the Main ...
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Senior Citizens Day at the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo on April 14, 2008 - Apr 11 05:14 PM
From 10 am until 2 pm on Monday, April 14 will be Senior Citizens Day at the Galveston County Fair and Rodeo. Included free activities for those persons 62 and older will be a social hour, early bird drawings, entertainment, a barbecue lunch, dance contest, and games. Approximately 500 seniors enjoy this special day at the rodeo each year. More information can be found at www.galvestoncountyfair.com .
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Ryson Vacation Rentals says "thanks" - Jan 19 11:54 AM
Ryson said "thanks" with a fun client appreciation party celebrating out clients and a great 2007. Even though it was cold and raining we had a good turn out and our staff got to put some faces with names. We celebrated with good food, some fun drinks, and a few small tokens of appreciation. With the office decorated and the mood celebratory we raised a toast to the new year!
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Gospel by the Sea Benefit Concert in Galveston on April 19, 2008 - Apr 05 04:20 PM
Moody Gardens Convention Center is the location for a concert benefiting St Vincent's House in Galveston. Headliners are the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi, and Choirs from Galveston County; and the performance is at 6 pm on April 19. Tickets are $15 for Adults, $10 for Senior citizens and children. For further information, please call 409-763-8521 or visit www.stvhope.com .
www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides Galveston home staging solutions designed to prepare a house for a rapid and profitable sale.
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Kids Festival at the Grand Opera House in Galveston on April 5, 2008 - Mar 30 04:06 PM
The Grand Kids Festival hosted by the 1894 Grand Opera House in Galveston will be held from 10 am until 5 pm on April 5th on Postoffice Street between 20th and 23rd streets in downtown Galveston, Texas. There will be children's entertainment on three stages, a story telling tent, an artisan's tent, activity booths, and more. For more information, please call 800-821-1894 or visit the website at www.thegrand.com.
www.StagingSmartNSold.com provides Galveston home staging solutions to facilitate a rapid and ...
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E. DOUGLAS MC LEOD - DEAN FOR THE DAY - MARCH 14, 2008 - Mar 21 11:42 PM
The announcement came in last week's mail. It was from the South Texas College of Law in Houston.
On March 14, 2008, my life long friend, E. Douglas McLeod, was named the college's Dean for the Day. That's quite an honor, but it's very definitely one that's properly placed and noted.
<<=== E. DOUGLAS MC LEOD
I've written before about Doug along with my friends Victor, J.E. and Ward. We've been a support team for a long time. Far more ...
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Galveston Beach Front Condo - Apr 25 08:25 AM
Ryson Real Estate and Vacation Rentals is proud to announce its newest addition to the rental pool, "Just Beachy." This 2 bedroom/1.5 bath Galveston beach front condo is sure to be a success this year! With a beautiful view of not only the beach, but the pool as well, this condo will make you want to come back to Galveston time and time again! Give us a call today for more information or to book, it's ...
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Galveston Corporate Rentals - May 01 08:36 AM
Ryson Real Estate and Vacation Rentals has corporate rentals at many different complexes around the Island. We offer rentals at Casa del Mar, By the Sea, Maravilla, Club of the Isle, Ocean Grove, Seascape, and Pointe West! Call our office today for more details on the Galveston corporate rentals! (409) 740-1600. ...
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Check out 921 Marine #323 - Apr 16 09:36 PM
Visit our site to learn about our new listing at 921 Marine #323. This is our newest Marina Pointe listing. The complex is just a wonderful little spot to enjoy life at UTMB. You could get a second home right by the yacht Basin. You have a place to keep your boat just steps away. it really is a great little place to live. Here is the pool view that was taken at the units door. ...
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Galveston Beach Rental - Apr 16 03:28 PM
Ryson Real Estate and Vacation Rentals has over 60 properties on the island, including beachfront condos with great Gulf views, gorgeous beachside and beachfront houses, and intown houses close to downtown Galveston! To find a Galveston Vacation Rental for your upcoming Galveston vacation, call Ryson at 409.740.1600 between 8am and 6 pm Monday through Friday, and from 8am to 5 pm on Saturdays.
Twin Palms makes for the perfect Galveston beach house rental ! With an ...
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New Listing at Marina Pointe. - Apr 06 07:55 PM
We are in the process of taking a new listing at the Marina Pointe in Galveston, Texas. The real estate market in Galveston, Texas is really starting to boom due to the time of the year. This has been a very busy week for us. This new listing is another great condo right by UTMB. The listing price will be $123,900. It is a 2/2.5 with a pool view. We will provide more details and photos ...
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Great Apartment complex for sale: $499,000 - Apr 03 10:32 AM
I just listed a great little 10 plex with 8 two bedroom and 2 one bedroom units. The little complex is always 100% rented with a waiting list and is just a few blocks to the beach. Features include plenty of parking, laundry facility, and gazebo with table. Most of the units have been updated and the two buildings have a new roof and brick front wall. All appliances stay with the apartments, and the income ...
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2/2.5 condo located within bike riding distance of UTMB in Galveston, Texas - Feb 28 01:05 PM
This is a wonderful condo complex. Marina Pointe has been on of the most sought after complex in Galveston for many years. It is very popular due to the location. Marina Pointe is located within bike riding/ walking distance of UTMB. It is also located moments away from the historical Strand and Beach. We sold the owners this unit and they have been pleased with the complex since the purchase. Marina Pointe condos go fast so don't ...
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Another great property by UTMB being listed today. - Feb 27 08:25 AM
More details to come once I finish the MLS entries today. This is a great 2/2.5 Marina Pointe condo. You can ride your bike to UTMB. The great thing about this listing is that it is for lease or sale. The owners are open to either option. It has been the most popular complex when it comes to medical students, UTMB employees, and doctors. The location is perfect.
Find out more about 921 Marina Point #312 later ...
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Galveston Condos from $69,000 - Feb 24 09:44 PM
I have listed a great new Galveston condo project called the palms at Cove View. The units range in price from 69k to 120k. The unis are nicely updated and have new carpet, tile, applicances, and paint. Some units have pool or beach view. 1-2 bedroom floor plans availiable. The Palms at Cove View Condos ...
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Jamaica Beach Canal House for sale - Feb 18 09:03 PM
16709 Tahiti Way
Great starter canal home in Jamaica Beach nderful starter canal home in Jamaica Beach priced just above lots in the area. This updated canal home features new flooring, new appliances, new boat lift,, new A/C and two decks. The lot has great views of both the wetlands and the Jamaica beach marina. All appliances and furniture in the home stay- all you need to make it your own is your boat and yourself!
Contact ...
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Playa San Luis 3/2 with 30k in income - Feb 18 08:30 PM
I just listed a great buy in Playa San Luis. The home is a new 3/2 with tile floors, fireplace, and great beach views. Even though it sits back from the beach it has great views down an easement and is just a 30 second walk to the dune walkover. The home has over 30k expected this year and did over 27k in 2007. This house is very cute and clean... Please call Jason for more ...
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