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Galveston, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Galveston! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Thinking about a Galveston beach house? See what local experts prioritize.
- How Galvestonās UTMB landed in the middle of ibogaine research
Also on today's calendar: Tacos & Tequila Festival at The San Luis Resort and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Which rock group has four members who can't sing or play instruments ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Monday: Fog in the morning and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 75 degrees.
- Tuesday: Periods of sun; breezy, humid, temps: high: 85, low: 74.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 73 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Beach house bliss (galvnews.com) ā Galveston homeowners and dreamers get an inside look at how local architects, builders, and designers craft beach houses that can handle the islandās harsh environment while maximizing views. From foundations and building codes to porches, bunk rooms, and coastal interiors, experts share practical tips rooted in decades of Galveston experience. 
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ā¢ Can Ibogaine Help Substance Abuse, TBI, and PTSD? (psychologytoday.com) ā Galvestonās UTMB is a key site in a new $50 million Texas-backed ibogaine research effort, now bolstered by fresh federal funding and an executive order to speed FDA review. The piece explains what ibogaine is, why itās drawing interest for addiction, PTSD, and TBI, and outlines both its promise and serious safety concerns as large clinical trials ramp up. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Galveston
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Bayfront Blues and Fine Arts Festival
Pier 21, 2100 Harborside Dr, Galveston
10:00 am
Saturday May 2
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Other local events
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HEALTH SCREENINGS/EXAMENES DE SALUD
Sacred Heart Of Jesus Catholic Church , 6502 County Rd 48 , Manvel
9:00 am -
Trolley Tour of Historic Galveston
1892 Bishopās Palace , 1402 Broadway Avenue J , Galveston
9:00 am -
Morning Mimosa Harbor Tours
Galveston Historical Foundation , 2002 Strand , Galveston
10:15 am -
Tacos & Tequila Festival at The San Luis Resort
The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center , 5222 Seawall Blvd , Galveston
4:00 pm -
Dinosaur World Live
The Grand 1894 Opera House , 2020 Postoffice St , Galveston
6:00 pm -
History on Tap Dinner at the 1899 Methodist Parsonage
1899 Methodist Parsonage , 2602 Avenue N , Galveston
7:00 pm -
History on Tap Dinner at the 1951 Sam and Edna Maceo House
1951 Sam and Edna Maceo House , 43 Cedar Lawn , Galveston
7:00 pm
Tuesday April 28
Saturday May 2
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š Events Nearby
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Red, White, & Bloom Paint Party
Brick House Tavern + Tap , 3502A Seawall Blvd , Galveston
6:30 pm -
Ghosts of the Harbor: Night Tour Experience
Baywatch Dolphin Tours , 2100 Harborside Dr , Galveston
8:15 pm -
Live Music at Lucky Lounge: Rodney Haines
Lucky Lounge , 904 Seawall Blvd , Galveston
8:00 pm -
Clay Cup Studiosā Garden Gatherings Set
Clay Cup Studios , 2219 Postoffice St , Galveston
6:00 pm
Tuesday April 28
Wednesday April 29
Friday May 1
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Just moved here and am needing a reliable person to follow through on a quote.
Iām in a 1910 house that is in a historic district and needs some outside repairs done on the house siding. Can someone point me in the rightā¦ (Nextdoor Old Silk Stocking Historic District) - Just spotted a black with brown markings, miniature pinscher.
She is at the Fort Crockett Apts on 43rd St. by Avenue U. I think it is a female she is squatting to pee. She seems to have a collar. I think itā¦ (Nextdoor Denver Court)
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: General Merchandise, Inbound (Stocking) (T1535) in Galveston. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for assistant manager I in Galveston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Galveston here.
š Nearby News
La Marque
- Santa Fe's softball team opened its playoff run with a 3-2 win (thepostnewspaper.net)
Texas City
- Congratulations to Texas City High School's 2026 Regional Qualifiers (thepostnewspaper.net)
- On the Charts This Day in 1984, Johnny Lee and Lane Brody Ruled With the Theme Song to a Beloved NBC Television Series (americansongwriter.com)
Santa Fe
- Santa Fe tops Angleton to earn final baseball playoff spot in 20-5A (galvnews.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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