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Galveston continues to show signs of recovery from Hurricane Ike. A new boutique is set to open its doors in downtown Galveston on Feb. 1. Karen’s Kloset, at 2326 Strand, will carry gifts, designer clothing, lingerie, shoes and bathing suits.

Brad Woodard interviews staff from the Karen's Kloset, Bill Ross from Mitchell Historic Properties on downtown and RoShelle Gaskins from the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and the upcoming Mardi Gras.

The staff of Mitchell Historic Properties expresses our sincere condolences to George Mitchell and his family on their loss. Cynthia Woods Mitchell passed away on Sunday, Dec. 27 surrounded by family. She will be missed and always remembered for her contributions to the preservation of Galveston.

It's a conversation that likely happened hundreds of times in the years that followed, with Mitchell facing constant resistance from some staff, board members and industry analysts in his efforts to make the shale pay off. In 2002 it paid off big for Mitchell Energy, when Devon Energy realized the potential of the shales and paid $3.1 billion to take over the firm. And now Mitchell's persistence in trying to coax energy from the common-yet-stubborn formations could be paying off for others, as shale natural gas is being embraced as a potentially huge energy source.

GALVESTON — Oilman, developer and philanthropist George Mitchell, credited more than anyone else with launching a renaissance of Galveston’s historic downtown, received the Spirit of Galveston Award on Friday during the 163rd annual meeting of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce.

Things are looking up for downtown Galveston after Ike, in large part because of the continued largess of Isle native George Mitchell. He has embarked on a full-court press to restore his historic downtown properties damaged by Hurriance Ike.