Jennifer Reynolds

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Tucked between decommissioned vessels the USS Cavalla and the USS Stewart, a crowd gathered Monday for the Galveston Naval Museum’s annual Memorial Day ceremony at Seawolf Park. The ceremony paid tribute to the soldiers and sailors who lost their lives serving in the armed forces, especially those who served aboard U.S. Navy submarines. As a bell tolled for each of the submarines and crews lost, volunteers placed red carnations on commemorative plaques for each vessel.

1 month ago | galvnews.com | Jennifer Reynolds

Law enforcement officers from across Galveston County along with members of the community gathered Wednesday at the Galveston Island Convention Center to honor officers who died while on duty. The memorial observance was part of National Police Week, established by Congress in 1962 after President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officer Memorial Day. Thirty-three officers from seven law enforcement agencies were honored during the ceremony. — Jennifer Reynolds

1 month ago | galvnews.com | Jennifer Reynolds

Students, their families and faculty at Burnet Elementary School in Galveston on Thursday celebrated Cinco de Mayo during their Family Fun Cultural Festival. The school’s folklorico dance teams, along with Ball High School’s Ballet Folklorico, performed dances from various regions of Mexico. After the performance, students were treated to music and activities in the gymnasium. — Jennifer Reynolds

1 month ago | galvnews.com | Jennifer Reynolds

Law enforcement officers and supporters turned out Monday for the Fifty Club of Galveston County’s 52nd annual awards luncheon honoring officers of the year for all of the agencies in Galveston County. The Fifty Club, formed in the 1970s, provides financial assistance to the families of officers killed or wounded in the line of duty.

1 month ago | galvnews.com | Jennifer Reynolds

A wave of pink rolled through downtown Galveston on Saturday during the Sixth annual Flamingo Fest Golf Cart Parade & Pub Crawl. Bedecked in pink and flamingo-themed decorations, costumes and clothing, golf carts and revelers alike joined in the Galveston Golf Cart Society’s early celebration of National Pink Flamingo Day, which is June 23.