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Hurricane Bear with the Galveston Newspaper
Hurricane Bear visits G-Town again.
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Havana Daydreaming 09
September 12 – Havana Daydreamin Clear Lake
The first annual Havana Daydreamin event was held in the ballroom at the Lakewood Yacht Club. Stepping back in time to a period of gambling, excitement and wonderful music, the theme was 1950s Cuba.
Gentlemen donned in their straw hats and Guevara shirts while the ladies wore the colorful Latin flair of Cuba. From adorable costumes of Havana Cabana to an updated Carmen Miranda the theme was in full swing.
The rhythmic Latin music was by Niho and the dance exhibitions were performed by the Strictly Street Salsa group and Latin Dance Factory.
Listen in, as Talk of the Bay captures some of the fun and the reason this evening of fun was put together.
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Galveston quickly recovering from Hurricane Ike
Nearly a month after Hurricane Ike devastated the island city of Galveston, Texas, there is still a lot of clean up work underway. One-third of the city’s residents lost their homes according to the mayor. But basic services have been restored almost everywhere and both residents and businesses are returning. VOA’s Greg Flakus takes us for a look at the progress being made in this report from Galveston.
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1 Flag 1 Life 11-12-09.mp4
Why a field of flags?
There is no other program like the Healing Field® flag memorial. A Healing Field® event is a community event, charitable fund raiser, awareness program and an amazing and unifying experience for all involved. A field of flags conveys a powerful message. What started out as a way to commemorate the lives of those lost to us on September 11, 2001, has grown into something more. Communities across America are turning to Healing Field® flag memorials to raise money and awareness for a growing array of causes. BACODA the Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohols Healing Field® event will honor those lost to alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities in the State of Texas in one year. Acres of red, white and blue will stand eight feet tall in perfect rows similar to those in Arlington Cemetery. The 3 x 5 flags will stand as a temporary memorial but will make a lasting impression on those who stand before them.
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ONE FLAG? ONE LIFE!
American Flag Healing Field® To Memorialize Over 1,600 Victims of Drinking and Driving on Texas Roads
CLEAR LAKE On November 10-13, 2009, the Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol (BACODA) will host a Healing Field® event at Walter Hall Park to draw awareness to over 1,600 Texas alcohol-related traffic fatalities in 2008.
We want this event to raise awareness of the enormity of the problem. Awareness builds strength in a community ? a strength that can bring about social change, said Karen Van Horne, CEO of the Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol.
A 3 x 5-foot American flag will stand as a memorial for each life lost last year. The acres of red, white and blue will serve as a visual reminder of the deadly consequences of drinking and driving.
These tragedies are preventable through communication, education and action. More than 1,600 lives were lost in 2008 to drunk driving in Texas and countless families and friends have been impacted for life ? it doesnt have to be this way. By joining forces with community organizations and leadership, such as BACODA, we can make a difference. I applaud their leadership and initiative in tackling this problem, said Alan Steen, administrator of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
The Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol sponsors this free event in partnership with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Galveston County Judge Yarbrough, Department of State Health Services, Sam Houston Area Council-Boy Scouts of America, Houston-Galveston Area Council and Texas National Guard. Attendees will be able to participate in family-oriented prevention activities, purchase memorial flags, and, most importantly ? people can pledge to end the unacceptable and preventable tragedies caused by drinking and driving.
Rain or shine, the event will be held in League City at Walter Hall Park, 807 Highway 3 S., located south of West Nasa Road 1, and just north of Main St in League City. Opening Ceremonies will be held on November 10th with speakers, families, placing flags for loved ones lost and other activities.
The Healing Field® started as a temporary, visual memorial for the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, and has evolved into commemorative events for other causes. BACODA helps individuals, families and communities stop alcohol and drug abuse through awareness, education, intervention and referral. The nonprofit organization works with schools in Brazoria, Matagorda, Galveston and southeast Harris Counties.
For more information about BACODA and the Healing Field® event please contact the BACODA office at 281.212.2900 or visit www.bacoda.org. Contact: Kari Stadler, kari.stadler@bacoda.com
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Fishing Boat Catches Fire, Sinks in Galveston Bay
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HOUSTON – The Coast Guard responded to a boat fire in Galveston Bay, Texas, this morning.
Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston received a report at 8:24 a.m. from the Houston Ship Pilots Association that the fishing boat Captain Orlando was on fire two miles south of Eagle Point, near Red Fish Island, Texas.
Sector Houston-Galveston immediately dispatched a rescue helicopter crew from Air Station Houston, and two rescue boat crews from Station Galveston.
Upon arriving, the rescue helicopter crew discovered that two crewmembers from the Captain Orlando had been picked up by a Good Samaritan boat in the area. Station Galveston rescue boat crews then verified that no one else was in the water, and set up a 200-yard safety zone around the burning boat.
The Captain Orlando had 100 gallons of diesel fuel onboard, and there is reported to be 600-yard sheen south of Red Fish Island in the Houston Ship Channel.
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Hurricane Ike Galveston Mandatory Evacuation Houston
Evacuation of folks in Galveston, Texas. Loading up buses for folks to go San Antonio/Austin or wherever. Local News Broadcast. You can also hear my birds chirping away in the background..dont mind them
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Jerry Davis Galveston ISD and Good News Galveston Help Hurricane Ike Homeless
One month after Hurricane Ike destroyed much of Galveston Island many residents are still homeless. The Red Cross and other organizations will soon leave and organizations such as Good News Galveston will fill the void. Jerry Davis, the Disaster Pastor is working with other pastors in refurbishing homes. Volunteers are Needed. Check the Good News Galveston web site to volunteer. The story was produced by Jim Becka, a longtime journalist for the Houston area. His stories have appeared on KTRH (Houston), KLIF (Dallas) and the Mutual Radio Network. He currently teaches journalism and is a weekend producer for KSBJ (Houston).
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Ministers Step In To Save Galveston Island Following Ike
WEBSITE: http://www.teachertube.com One month after Hurricane Ike ravaged Galveston Island the Red Cross and other government agencies are pulling out leaving the island with a large homeless population. New Caney High School Journalism students have been invited to document efforts by a group of ministers working with Galveston ISD officials to restore the Island. Journalism teacher Jim Becka visited the island last Saturday to insure his students will be safe during the coming videotapings. He produced this story.
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Sentinels of Freedom 9 1 09
September 1 Sentinels of Freedom and Bay Area Builders ociation Join Forces League City
The Sentinels of Freedom, here in the bay area, are lead by Deborah Bly and Gail Payne of the Bly Team. These ladies and all of their supporting members have joined forces with the Bay Area Builders ociation. Together these two amazing groups have built a home, here in the bay area and put together a plan to send donate this new home to a wounded veteran. This solider will also have the opportunity to earn a 4 year degree with the scholarship fund. Did I say these two teams are amazing?
The veteran selected did not know that he was about to receive this wonderful opportunity until it was announced at the BABA General Meeting. Emotional, to say the least! Exciting, absolutely! What a wonderful event to be witness to.
Listen in as Talk of the Bay, talks with Deborah, Gail, and Corporal Donny Daughenbaugh and his wife Sarah.
Editors Note:
While doing a tour of duty in Iraq, Corporal Daughenbaugh was on a routine patrol at a road block. While searching the inside of a car he was shot in the face. The bullet lodged in his skull very close to the nerves. Doctors decided that it was to dangerous to attempt to remove the bullet.
After receiving the home from BABA, Donnys first words, while looking straight as his wife, were I love you.
The suffering that Donny endures has not stopped him from moving forward; a loving husband, a family man, an American, a proud Marine, the first Sentinel of the bay area.
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What NOT to do in Hurricane Ike Video Raw Footage Galveston Texas Flooding
I decided this could be a significant storm, despite many people defying the odds and disregarding warnings. Therefore it seemed like a historic thing to try and capture the essence of the weekend Ike hit Texas. Hope you enjoy!!
(Really I just wanted to see if I could get a large number of hits without the video having “sex” in the title)
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