Milton DeCoronado, Forrest Barber, Frank Sedeno and Andy Upchurch.
Clear Lake area Mardi Gras group Yachty Gras played host to a Save the Date Party on Sept. 15 at Gulf Coast Marine in Seabrook. The event featured complimentary food and drinks, a silent auction and a performance by Andy and the Dreamsicles. Photos by Carla Peoples [Read more…]
Natalie Scott, Angie Washington and Donna Collins.
The Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Shrimp Boil & Dance was held Aug. 24 at the Nessler Park Rotary Pavilion in Texas City. The chamber’s annual fundraising event boasts nearly 1,200 attendees each year and brings the community together to enjoy a feast of shrimp, beer and music. Photos by Jennifer Reynolds [Read more…]
Event honorees Fred and Kim Raschke, Dominic Noto and Trent Raschke.
The Women’s Auxiliary of The Salvation Army of Galveston County presented its Boots & BBQ fundraiser Aug. 16 at the Nessler Center in Texas City. The event honored Fred and Kim Raschke, long-time supporters of The Salvation Army and the community. Lighthouse Charities served up a Texas-sized menu of barbecue. Photos by Carla Peoples [Read more…]
Lisa McNeil, Laurie Popovich, Elena Fajardo, Debbie Williams and Jimmy Allen, vice president and chief operating officer of Moody Bank.
Community and business leaders and supporters helped the United Way of Galveston kick off its 95th annual campaign Aug. 30 at the Moody Gardens Hotel. The sold-out event featured guest speaker Sarah Pepper, a philanthropist and host of the Morning Mix on Mix 96.5. Photos by Carla Peoples [Read more…]
Galveston College President Myles Shelton, Gaynelle Hayes and former Galveston College President Bix Rathburn.
Friends and colleagues gathered Aug. 30 to honor Gaynelle Hayes, vice president for administration, for her 50 years of service to Galveston College. Galveston Mayor Jim Yarbrough proclaimed Aug. 31 as Gaynelle Hayes Day on the island. Photos by Carla Peoples [Read more…]
Meredith Suggs, Heather Tisdale, Sommer Kirsch and Chanel Rawls.
Guests donned their bell-bottoms and tie-dye shirts for the ninth annual Casino for a Cause fundraiser July 21 at the Moody Gardens Convention Center in Galveston. [Read more…]
Susanna Mayberry, Diana Goldner, Debbi Loya, Eileen Holtzman and Anthony Vencak.
The Galveston Island Humane Society and Ohana Surf & Skate played host to a Surf Dog PreParty on July 20 at Smooth Tony’s in Galveston. [Read more…]
Annie Williams and Billy A. Willams Jr.
State Rep. Senfronia Thompson was the guest speaker for the fourth annual Juneteenth Gala on June 14 at Ashton Villa in Galveston. [Read more…]
Cheryl Prevost, Joyce Bell and Tamenna Nichols.
The 11th annual Juneteenth Poetry Slam on June 15 drew almost 500 attendees to the Doyle Convention Center in Texas City. [Read more…]
Cindy and H.C. Schulz, Jan and John Brick.
Guests enjoyed “A Road Trip Across Texas” while supporting Access Care of Coastal Texas during its Champagne Brunch Fundraiser on May 20 at the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort. [Read more…]