š± How Galveston became, and remains, Texasā powerhouse naval port
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In today's newsletter:
- How Galveston became, and remains, Texasā powerhouse naval port
- Why Galveston County deputies are searching a Bacliff yard for bodies
Also on today's calendar: Live Music at Waterman's: Dennis Davis and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Breezy with some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 73 degrees.
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
- Sunday: Windy; cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 66 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ As Houston Fleet Week begins, the Texas Navy is celebrated (kdhnews.com) ā Galvestonās pivotal role in Texas naval history is back in the spotlight as Houston Fleet Week kicks off, from its days as the Texas Navyās home port to todayās billionādollar Coast Guard icebreaker project and Battleship Texas restoration. Local readers can also revisit preserved WWII vessels at the Galveston Naval Museum and learn why the city remains central to U.S. maritime power. 
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ā¢ Texas Killing Fields: Bacliff home searched for human remains (houstonchronicle.com) ā Galveston County investigators are digging at a Bacliff property after jailed suspect James Elmore claimed longtime Texas Killing Fields suspect Clyde Hedrick buried bodies there. With Elmore now indicted and held in Galveston County Jail, authorities are using groundāpenetrating radar to search for possible human remains tied to decadesāold murders. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Galveston
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Upcoming Events in
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Galveston's Own Farmers Market
Galveston Historical Foundation, 2002 The Strand, Galveston
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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HISTORIC CEMETERY DISTRICT TOUR
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CEMETERY , 40th and Avenue K , Galveston
10:00 am -
Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop's Palace
1892 Bishopās Palace , 1402 Broadway Avenue J , Galveston
11:00 am -
Live Music at Waterman's: Dennis Davis
Waterman's Restaurant , 14302 Stewart Rd , Galveston
2:00 pm -
Dr. Suess's The Cat In The Hat
The Grand 1894 Opera House , 2020 Postoffice St , Galveston
3:00 pm -
Penelope Bourbon Dinner at Hilton Galveston Island Resort
Hilton Galveston Island Resort , 5400 Seawall Blvd , Galveston
7:00 pm -
Chamber Day at the KOA
Galveston Island KOA , 23700 San Luis Pass Road , Galveston
9:00 am -
Plants For The People at Galveston's Own Farmers Market
Galveston's Own Farmers Market , 3304 Market St , Galveston
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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Soundscape Memorial: Honoring the Eskimo CurlewÄ
Galveston Island State Park GalvestonIslandStatePark Map&Directions
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Open Mic at Nifany's hosted by MisterPher
Nifanyās SweetStore CafĆ© Bar , 3818 Ave S , Galveston
2:00 pm -
The Lightning Rob Band Live at The West End Marina
The West End Marina and Restaurants , 21706 Burnet Dr , Galveston
6:30 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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- We have some great items!
Also plants, baked goods and raffles! Come check it out! (Nextdoor University Area Association) - Is there anyone on the island that can watch a dog for two weeks while we go out of town with a reasonable price please I have a budget.
She's good with other animals, potty trained and all. Thank you (Nextdoor Lost Bayou & San Jac)
- Landry's, Inc. posted a job opening for IHOP Cook in Galveston. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Galveston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Galveston here.
š Nearby News
Texas City
- On this date (gmtoday.com)
- Today in History: April 16, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Writes His 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' (wktv.com)
- Thurs, April 16 (nhgazette.com)
Santa Fe
- Former MLB prospect, 35, killed in car crash while returning from coaching tournament (timebulletin.us)
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