Galveston Experience Podcast

Social distancing in Texas has helped to limit the spread of COVID-19 compared to areas such as New York which on March 30th had more than DOUBLE the new cases in one day as reported so far in all of Texas.  We'll cover the latest statistics, orders and resources in this edition.

To find online resources, visit the CALENDAR page at www.GalvestonExperience.com

If you have information to report, contact us at 409-741-3400 #1 at the main menu. 

Listen to www.RadioGalveston.com for COVID updates at :30 past the hour as well as the latest weather and community information. 

Most importantly, please continue to STAY HOME - STAY SAFE to allow the virus to subside in our area as soon as possible. 

With no slowdown in the spread of the Coronavirus across the U.S. and Texas, stricter regulations are being put in place.  In this episode we'll look at the latest for Galveston, how Texas compares to the U.S, and how the U.S. compares globally, how we can help, and the six stages of Coronavirus.

Individuals needing support individually or for their business can find resources on the CALENDAR page of www.GalvestonExperience.com and on-air updates every hour at :30 past the hour on RadioGalveston.com

If you have an update to provide, contact us at 409-741-3400, extension 1 at the main menu.

Should you like to support the Galveston Experience Company, we are offering a TWOFER gift certificate with no expiration date.  Purchase on the EXPERIENCES page at www.GalvestonExperience.com website, click on GIFT CERTIFICATE and use the discount code TWOFER when you purchase 4 or more experiences. #Galveston #COVID #coronavirus #GalvestonBeach

With the Stay at Home order in place, many residents have questions about what this means.  On this episode we provide all the details and encourage all to listen to RadioGalveston.com for hourly updates on the latest restrictions, community information and Island Weather.

Anyone with information to provide RadioGalveston, the GEX Podcast or online calendar can email [email protected] or phone 409-in 741-3400 extension #1. 

Updates are also available on the Calendar page at www.GalvestonExperience.com with helpful links to community resources and other helpful information. 

Everywhere you turn people are talking about the Coronavirus but as yet there have been no reported cases in Galveston county and we do encourage anyone who is feeling ill to please STAY AT HOME.  Based on the volume of visitors on the Strand, on the Beach, in our store and on our tours, there doesn't appear to be an impact as yet on the Island.  We've even talked to people who made the trip to Galveston because other events such as the Rodeo and sporting events were cancelled. 

So, if you are healthy, come to the beach and enjoy the many events on the Island this weekend, hear all about them on episode #81 of the Galveston Experience Podcast, produced by RadioGalveston.com where you can also hear event updates and Galveston Island weather as well as a great beachy music mix.

For more details, click the CALENDAR page at www.GalvestonExperience.com

Whether you are into history, art, music, boating, or beach activities there is something for everyone on the Island as the first weekend of Spring Break gets underway.  Hear all about it on episode #80 of the Galveston Experience Podcast for the weekend of March 6th. 

The podcast is produced by RadioGalveston.com, which is now conducting a fun on-air contest called the St. Paddy's Song Scramble - listen for details every hour from 5am-7pm. 

See you on the Beach!

RadioGalveston.com weather guru Hurricane Hal forecasts a gorgeous weekend on the Island with temperatures around 70 and plenty of Sunshine.  A great day to check out Seawolf Park and the Naval Museum Saturday morning at 10am for the Commissioning anniversary of the USS Cavalla. 

Hear all about that event and other events on this Island this weekend.

If you have an event you'd like included on the calendar and Galveston Experience Podcast, use the SUBMIT button on the Calendar page at GalvestonExperience.com

Looking for details on parades and other events for the final weekend of Mardis Gras . Check out this edition, produced by RadioGalveston.com

For full event details visit www.mardisgrasgalveston.com

Galveston is the 3rd largest Mardis Gras Celebration in the USA and from Feb 14-25th the Island will be buzzing with parades and events.  In this episode of the Galveston Experience Podcast we'll take a look at the first weekend parade schedule and other events happening on the island.

And, stop into the Galveston Experience Company at 1522 Seawall for your FREE BEADS, FREE PHOTO with our resident ghost as well as a nice discount on future tours!

The Galveston Experience Podcast is produced by RadioGalveston.com

According to RadioGalveston.com weather guru Hurricane Hal, this will be a spectacular weather weekend on the Island to come down and assist with the Seawall Mural Project which draws attention to the need to restore our Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, or take in a beach run with the 50k or Galveston Marathon & Half Marathon.  Or, if you're up for a slower pace - East End Lagoon guided trail walk, Birding 101, family day at Ocean Star or train rides at the Railroad Museum.

For kids, there's Saturday stories at the Library, or Children's roundup at the Bryan Museum.

Or start gearing up for Mardis Gras with Menardis Gras at the Menard House, the Mystic Krewe Pardis Gras Ball.

On the cultural side, the Bryan Museum presents "Call in the Cavalry", or the Galveston Symphony Orchestra at the Grand Opera House, or the 10 minute play festival at Galveston College.

Listen here for all the details, and check out the Calendar page at GalvestonExperience.com

Next week we'll talk about our new BUS joining our tour fleet, and WE ARE HIRING Bus Drivers - NO CDL Needed, just a Galveston Chauffeur license.  For details contact [email protected]

Congratulations to our Houston Chamber of Commerce celebrating their 175th anniversary with a Gala at the Convention Center Friday January 31st.  For Theatre lovers, Finding Neverland is at the Grand 1894 Opera House this weekend, and "Actually" at the ETC Theatre on Mechanic.  Take a ride on the Harborside Express at the Railroad Museum,  Farmers Market back at Bryan Museum, or check out Schooner Sunday at Sea Star Base. 

If you know someone interested in driving Tours, have them get ahold of us at the Galveston Experience Company as we have a NEW BUS joining the fleet in the next weeks.  Contact [email protected]