Posts Tagged: Galveston

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CLASP event highlights the importance of storm surge barrier to prevent flooding

After Hurricane Ike struck the Houston area Sept. 13, 2008, causing $12 billion of damage in Texas alone, William Merrell, professor and chair of mari...
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Holidays in Houston: Things to do

Tired of trying to decide where to vacation for the holidays? Stick close to home (& save money!) with these fun events... all located in the g...
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CLASP Lecture ‘The Ike Dike: A Coastal Barrier System’

Consider the effects of a barrier system to Houston and Galveston in light of recent hurricanes in a talk at UHCL.
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Mardi Gras anyone?

I just want to point out that I'm really not a big party person. Never raised that way. Yet there I was, all hyped about Mardi Gras because I was gonn...
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Ghost busting the Ashton Villa Mansion

"Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!" That’s right – I was a ghost hunter this week.
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Moody Gardens opens winter wonder island

Moody Gardens added to its traditional holiday season celebration by including a new exhibit consisting of almost two million pounds of ice.
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REVIEW: Rachel Wiley-Janota’s artwork resonates with native Galvestonians

As I walked into the René Wiley Art Gallery in Galveston, Texas, with my fresh latte from the neighboring MOD Coffeehouse, I was greeted by many of t...
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UHCL races for a reason

There are 2.16 million people living in Houston. Although the city is a melting pot of diversity, everyone is connected by at least one fact: everyone...
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COLUMN: Goodbye Mardi Gras, Hello Lent

Although tomorrow officially closes this Carnival season's shenanigans, there is no need to stop the party just yet.
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Be Informed, Get Involved: SLICE Community Service Fair

Looking for local community service opportunities? If so, then look no further! The UHCL Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement (SLI...