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Group, clinic reach out to stroke patients

GALVESTON — The University of Texas Medical Branch helps patients and their families cope with the major life changes as a result of a stroke.

MARDI GRAS! GALVESTON 2012

Floats move up The Strand during the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius 17th annual Fat Tuesday Parade on the final night of Mardi Gras in Galveston on Tuesday. Photo by Kevin M. Cox.

Don’t join the movement
There's nothing wrong with allowing a contractor to charge to enter a downtown entertainment district for Mardi Gras.
February 22, 2012

Giffords, Kelly attend San Luis Salute
GALVESTON — Retired NASA shuttle commander Mark Kelly and his wife, former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle “Gabby” Giffords attended The San Luis Salute Mardi Gras Ball.
February 19, 2012

Get gussied up for Mardi Gras balls
GALVESTON — The Golden Era of Motown is the theme this year for The Tremont House’s 28th annual Mardi Gras ball and parade viewing party.
February 18, 2012

Mardi Gras Events for February 18, 2012
Mystic Krewe of Aquarius will have its Aquarius Fat Tuesday parade at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in the downtown Strand District.
February 18, 2012

Second weekend of Mardi Gras kicks off
GALVESTON — There are more parades, parties and beads planned for the second weekend of Mardi Gras.
February 17, 2012

Exhibit highlights Mardi Gras glitz and glamour
GALVESTON — Rosenberg Library celebrates Mardi Gras with the exhibit “Glitz and Glamour: Galveston’s Mardi Gras in the Roaring Twenties.”
February 17, 2012

Business owner uses roving discos to catch parades
TEXAS CITY — Twenty parades, an untold number of strands of beads and one busy funeral homeowner help spread the Mardi Gras festiveness.
February 17, 2012

Mardi Gras is in full swing
It’s the last weekend of Mardi Gras, but there are still a lot of events going on all across the county.
February 17, 2012

Pancakes star in Lenten events and breakfast
Pancake suppers are scheduled at more than half a dozen of the county’s churches, marking the beginning of Lent.
February 15, 2012

Mardi Gras Events for February 15, 2012
The Beta Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will have its 26th annual Mardi Gras Ball scholarship fundraiser Friday.
February 15, 2012

Mardi Gras events for February 14, 2012
Krewe Babalu will host a balcony party Friday at the Dargon and Tobyn Building.
February 14, 2012

First weekend of Mardi Gras winding down
Cool weather put a bit of a chill in the Mardi Gras crowds this weekend, but the party went off without a hitch.
February 13, 2012

Mardi Gras events for February 13, 2012
Krewe Babalu will host a balcony party Friday at the Dargon and Tobyn Building on The Strand.
February 13, 2012

Krewe of Gambrinus royal court celebrates season
The Royal Court of the Krewe of Gambrinus kicked off the Mardi Gras season with a Champagne toast at the “Hansenienda."
February 12, 2012

Mardi Gras events for February 12, 2012
GALVESTON — Krewe Babalu will host a balcony party, 5 p.m. to midnight Friday at the Dargon and Tobyn Building, 2228 The Strand.
February 12, 2012

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