After the hurricane, Galveston raised the elevation of many new buildings by more than 10 feet (3 metres). The city also built an extensive seawall to act as a buffer against future storms. Despite the reconstruction, the city’s status as the premier shipping port was lost to Houston a few […]
Galveston has a fascinating and storied past: from devastating storms to civil war battles. Before the 1900 storm, Galveston was the second richest city per capita in the United States and was even dubbed the “Wall Street of the South” due to its flourishing banking industry and the retail success […]
Basically, alcohol of any kind is permitted within the almost 115 mile stretch along the shore—just as long as it’s not consumed in a moving vehicle. So if you’re looking to throw a raging party, this tropical paradise on the Gulf of Mexico is definitely the one for you. Can […]
The Texas coast is one of the safest waterfronts in this regard – in more than 100 years there have only been 17 shark bites here in Galveston. Are Galveston beaches safe right now? Luckily, our bacteria monitoring program has shown that most of the time bacteria levels in Galveston […]
They are open 24 hours a day seven days a week year round. The Galveston Island State Park was named one of the top 5 “Best Gulf Coast Beaches” by Travel Channel in 2013. The park offers a quiet oasis on the island’s West End where visitors can explore the […]
Jamaica Beach has a public access beach, with free parking. Does Jamaica Beach have parking? Parking is on the beach. Take Buccaneer Drive to the beach. Note the beach condition warning flag on the right. There is lots of parking on the beach. Are cars allowed on Jamaica Beach? ORDINANCE […]
Jamaica Beach has a public access beach, with free parking. It offers backdoor access to Galveston Island State Park, since it borders it. The vicinity is less than 1 square mile in area, so amenities are within walking distance. There are no lifeguards. Do you need a beach pass for […]
McDonald’s Corporation Jobs by Hourly Rate Job Title Range Average Fast Food Worker Range:$8 – $13 Average:$10 Cashier Range:$8 – $12 Average:$10 Crew Leader Range:$8 – $13 Average:$10 Food Service Worker Range:$8 – $13 Average:$10 How much do Mcdonalds pay 18 year olds UK? What do McDonald’s pay different age […]
Annual Beach Parking Pass Fees: Passes are issued as a window decal per vehicle. Seawall parking is monitored per vehicle by license plate. To purchase the Ultimate Pass and Seasonal Park Pass, visit a beach park to be issued your window decal. How much does it cost to get into […]
Hourly Rate Salary in Texas Annual Salary Hourly Wage Top Earners $55,377 $27 75th Percentile $42,973 $21 Average $38,554 $19 25th Percentile $25,695 $12 Is $16 an hour good in Texas? In Texas, a worker needs to make $16.77 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment – or an annual […]
Yes, there are Dolphins in the Gulf and can be found in Galveston. Galveston has many companies that will take you on a memorable dolphin tour. Today we will talk about two of them: BayWatch Dolphin Tours and Galveston Water Adventures. What time of year can you see dolphins in […]
Living Wage Calculation for Texas 1 ADULT 2 ADULTS (1 WORKING) 0 Children 2 Children Living Wage $16.41 $35.75 Poverty Wage $6.19 $12.74 Minimum Wage $7.25 $7.25 How much money do you need to live comfortably in Texas? Generally, if you are a homeowner living in Texas you need to […]
Payment Options: www.paybyphone.com or call 1-866-234-7275.PayByPhone and the City of Galveston is pleased to announce the public can now access a new pay by phone feature for the Island’s downtown parking meters. Pay for parking from any location. Add time remotely. Receive a receipt online. Receive text message reminders. How […]
Job Market Houston, TX United States Current Unemployment 8.0% 6.0% Future Job Growth 30.9% 33.5% Recent Job Growth -5.6% -6.2% 3 Yr. Job Growth -3.8% -3.6% Does Houston have a good job market? houston’s unemployment rate is significantly below the national average.a city at the head of the best top […]
Houston averages 0 inches of snow per year. Dallas averages 1.2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year. What part of Texas gets the most snow? For the most snowfall in Texas, head to the western region, including Amarillo (17.8 inches annually), […]