Chris Dunham, Renee Brantley, Crissy Jarrell and Adrienne Dunham.

The Rotary Club of Texas City played host to the 10th annual Mardi Gras Mainland Gala on Feb. 8 at the Charles T. Doyle Convention Center. Guests dressed to the nines enjoyed an evening of Champagne and jewelry at the “Bubbles and Bling”-themed event. Features included a dinner buffet by Catering by Benno, silent and live auctions and music by the Mambo Jazz Kings. Bob Senter served as master of ceremonies, and Kevin Smith and Lori Carnes were crowned king and queen. Photos by Carla Peoples

Bob Senter with his wife, Jenny, president of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce.

Doreen Hughes and Bruce Clawson.

Gino and Darcie Valenzuela.

Barbara Wimberly and Mitch Robinson.

Wasonja Oliphant, Delece Jones, Dorthea Jones and Keisha Johnson.

Denise and Perry O’Brien.

David and Deborah Lyons.

King Kevin Smith and Queen Lori Carnes.