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Area’s Diamond Stars Shine Bright in Classroom
By Brandon C. Williams The Post Newspaper Editor Four area high school baseball teams placed more than a dozen players on the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association’s All-Academic teams, which were announced earlier this week.
Galveston County Museum Hosts Galveston Burning Book Signing and Pop Up Exhibit
On July 21, 2022, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, the Galveston County Museum will host James F. Anderson, author of Galveston Burning: A History of the Fire Department and Major Conflagrations. Books can be purchased and signed by the author. The museum will also feature several artifacts from its collection related to early firefighting. Galveston County Museum is located in the courthouse at 722 Moody/21st Street in Galveston. For more information, call the museum at 409.766.2340.
Breaking A Leg Leads to Career Change
By Ruth Ann Ruiz The Post Newspaper Features Editor She was going along enjoying her life, well kind of sort of enjoying her life. Her career paid well, and international travel was part of the job, so what more could a 28-year-old want? She wasn’t aware that something was missing till she broke her leg. “My independent life was turned around when I broke my leg. I had limitations and I couldn’t do simple things like take a normal shower or drive. Cooking was a challenge.
Gators go to London
Gator Travelers are taking on London!! This awesome group of DHS AP & former STEM students have only been here a couple of days but we’ve seen Big Ben, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, The London Eye, a Jack the Ripper walking tour, the British National Science Museum, and so much more! We’ve also mastered riding the London Underground! On Friday, they worked with a real London homicide investigator to “solve a murder” using forensic and investigative techniques.
Community Calendar
The City of Texas City will host its next Family Movie Night on Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Rotary Pavillion, located at Phoenix Lane in Texas City. Come out to watch kid-friendly movies on a large outdoor screen setup on the Rotary Pavilion stage. Complimentary popcorn and drinks are provided (while supplies last). Be sure to bring your lawn chair or blanket so you can be comfortable during the movie, which will be Sing 2.
Friendswood’s Pacheco Swings Hot Bat
After a slow start to his season, Friendswood’s Izaac Pacheco is making noise with the Class A Lakeland Tigers, hitting .257 with eight homers and 33 runs batted in. The second-round choice of the Detroit Tigers in the 2021 MLB Draft was recently ranked as the organization’s eighth-best prospect according to MLB.com.
Clash of the Causeway Shirts Available
It’s not too early to order your Clash of the Causeway shirt. The deadline to order is Aug. 1st. Clash of the Causeway will take place Aug. 26th at 7 p.m. at Courville Stadium in Galveston. Go Coogs! Order today at https://gogearup.io/lmvb22
Is It August Yet? No, But We’re Getting There
The schedule remains all about the Astros, but the start of high school football and volleyball practices is just three weeks away. Sit tight. Sunday: The Astros close out the weekend series with the Athletics with a 3:07pm start. AT&T Sportsnet Southwest will have the game live following the pregame show at 2:30pm. Monday: Nothing on the schedule (I know, I know…hold on. August is coming soon). Tuesday: The Astros begin a series at the Angels beginning at 8:38pm.
Texas City Police Department & TCISD School Drive
A city wide school supply drive is happening now until August 4, 2022. Chief of Texas City Police, Joe Stanton, says, “A new school year is starting and it is time to step up. Make a difference in a student’s life and give to our school supply drive.” School supplies will be distributed to all Texas City and La Marque public schools in Texas City Independent School District.
Brenda and the Bible: I See The Evidence
By Brenda Groves The Post Newspaper Contributing Writer The other day, I was driving across a parking lot in Alvin and was reminded that I once had car trouble on that very spot. It was many years ago, and with 290,000 miles, well…that old Jeep was starting to show its age. I saw steam rising from under the hood and suspected it was the radiator. I am no mechanic, yet I knew exactly what to do: I prayed. “Lord! Help!” Pretty simple.
Vacations A Must For Healthy Body, Mind
By Samantha Copeland The Post Newspaper Fitness Writer Vacations can have a profound effect on your mental and physical health. The American Psychological Association concluded that vacations work to reduce stress by removing people from the activities and environments that they associate with stress and anxiety.
July Pet Vaccinations
Two low-cost pet vaccination clinics available in July The Galveston County Animal Resource Center (ARC) is happy to host two low-cost pet vaccination clinics on Thursday, July 14 and Friday, July 15. Both clinics are open to residents of any city and will include pet microchipping and county registration. Appointments are not required.
August Gardening Schedule
August 2022 GCMG Calendar of Public Educational Programs Unless otherwise noted all programs are conducted at the Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office located inside Carbide Park at 4102-B Main Street (FM 519), La Marque, 77568 GROWING UPWARDS: VERTICAL GARDENING Saturday, August 20, 2022 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Galveston County Master Gardener Kevin Lancon will present the benefits of vertical gardening.
Travel Troubleshooter
TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: Allegiant Airlines left my home airport. What do I do with this ticket credit? When Allegiant Airlines pulls out of Bruce Sidaway’s home airport, what happens to the $117 voucher he has? Allegiant isn’t responding to his emails. But it should. By Christopher Elliott Q: I recently had to cancel a flight on Allegiant Airlines after having an accident. The airline sent me a voucher for $117.
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