South Galveston News

Kelsey Elaine Davidson, M.D., is the winner of the MacKeith Press Promising Career Award for her virtual presentation to The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine 2020 annual conference.

GALVESTON COLLEGE: Galveston College Theatre presents family holiday whodunit ‘Just in the Nick of Time’

In its second virtual production of the current season, the Galveston College Theatre department will present a family holiday whodunit “Just in the Nick of Time: A Detective Red Mistletoe Mystery” by Linda Daugherty as its 2020 gift to the community.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH: MSN Virtual Open House to be held on Dec. 18

Learn about earning your MSN at UTMB School of Nursing! Join our virtual MSN Open House on Friday, December 18th at 1:00 PM to hear about requirements, program curriculum, application process, and more.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY: Blood, Sweat & Saltwater: Jordan Lynch '20 is on a Mission

Jordan Lynch’s thirtieth birthday is December 20 and his gift to himself is going to be a five-day solo camping and fishing trip...plus a bachelor’s degree or two.

ROSENBERG LIBRARY: Kool Katz Drawing Society to be held on Dec. 09

Kool Katz is a group of former art class students that get together once a week to continue pursing their talents with like-minded people.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH: New Study Links Increased Risk of Cancer to Proximity to Oil Refineries

A team of physicians, environmental scientists and students at the University of Texas Medical Branch have completed a multi-year study of cancer rates among individuals living in close proximity to oil refineries and have found statistically significant increases in several cancers among those living nearest to these facilities.

GALVESTON COLLEGE: Register now for spring 2021

Early priority registration for the spring 2021 semester is underway at Galveston College.

CITY OF CLEAR LAKE SHORES: 3 Injured After Portofino Harbour Marina Boat Explosion

The Kemah Fire Department and Clear Lake Shores Police Department responded to a call this afternoon regarding an explosion of a 31ft sailboat at Portofino Harbour Marina & Yacht Club, in Clear Lake Shores.

ROSENBERG LIBRARY: Virtual Teen Tabletop RPG via Roll20 to be held on Dec. 09

Come explore the world of Dungeons & Dragons with a character you create and roleplay! Join a group of adventurers in the Lost Mine of Phandelver campaign run by our librarian.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH: School of Nursing DNP Virtual Open House

Admissions staff and faculty will share requirements, program curriculum, application process, and more!

GALVESTON COLLEGE: Galveston College lecture to focus on experiences of Native American tribal leader

Galveston College will continue its 2020-2021 lecture series on Diversity, Inclusion and Empowerment with a presentation by Joe Aragon of the Acoma Pueblo Nation titled “Bridging Two Worlds” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, via Zoom videoconference.

OCEAN STAR OFFSHORE DRILLING RIG AND MUSEUM: Family Day: An Offshore Holiday

The term “Christmas Tree” means something very different in the oil and gas industry. Find out what it is while learning about polymer chains. Create a model of a simple carbon chain, using red and green construction paper—fit for your very own holiday tree!

GALVESTON COLLEGE: Apply now for spring 2021 graduation

Galveston College students who plan to graduate in spring 2021 can apply now in Admissions and Records by visiting their whitecaps portal at whitecaps.gc.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH: The Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, with the Gulf Coast Center for Precision Environmental Health Present Dr. Michael S. Denison