The Galveston County Historical Museum today announced its collaboration with Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, to create a new historical exhibit in honor of hotel’s centennial celebration. The museum is looking for one-of-a-kind items related to Hotel Galvez to be donated to exhibit; donated items will become part of the permanent collection.

Restaurant patrons have the opportunity to meet comedian Carlos Mencia during the Grand Opening of his new restaurant Maggie Rita’s Mexican Grill & Bar, 111 23rd Street, in Galveston on July 29-July 31. This is the first celebrity owned restaurant to open in Galveston and is the only Mexican eatery located in The Strand National Historic Landmark District. Actor/Comedian Carlos Mencia is known for his Mind of Mencia comedy series on Comedy Central.

Maggie Rita’s restaurant patrons have the opportunity to meet comedian Carlos Mencia during the Grand Opening of his new restaurant Maggie Rita’s Mexican Grill & Bar in Galveston. This is the first celebrity owned restaurant to open in Galveston and is the only Mexican restaurant located in The Strand National Historic Landmark District.

So where did June go again? Seems like it was just a few days ago that we were buying cupcakes for those end-of-year school parties; now it's practically time to shop the back-to-class sales. If you haven't managed to cram a vacation into your summer yet, a three-day weekend getaway may be just the ticket. These three family-friendly destinations -- one city, one country, one beach -- are close enough to get to quickly, so you don't waste too much of your precious vacation time traveling, yet far enough from your day-to-day routine to make you feel as if you've really gotten away. Read more: http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/07/09/2325028/short-on-time-plan-a-three-day.html#tvg#ixzz0tmQD2ozM

If you’re new to the Houston area, you may have recently discovered what natives have known since childhood: we have our own coastal playground just an hour away. Even if you’re looking for something more quaint or exotic than your childhood beach vacation, Galveston can still deliver the goods. You can enjoy a great getaway focusing on relaxation, dining, culture, and historic charm—all without using up your vacation days at work.

The Jimmy Webb 1969 hit song named after this coastal city — and popularized by Glen Campbell — readily came to mind during my recent visit: “Galveston, oh Galveston/I still hear your sea winds blowin’/I still hear your sea waves crashing.”