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February 2007
Volume 1, Issue 2
Official Publication of Pointe San Luis Property Owners Association
A little History
Galveston Island has been occupied for thousands of years, serving as a home to Akokisa Indians, the Karankawa Indians and the infamous pirate Jean Lafitte. Once known as “Ellis Island of the West” and “the Wall Street of the Southwest,” the once richest city in Texas later became the site of the worst natural disaster in U.S. history. Galveston was named for Bernardo de Gálvez, a Spanish colonial governor and general. Galvez sent Jose de Evia to chart the Gulf of Mexico from the Texas coast to New Orleans, and on July 23, 1786, de Evia charted an area near the mouth of a river and named it Galveston Bay. Later, the island and city took the same name. Bernardo de Gálvez died the same year, never setting foot on his namesake island. In 1528, when the first Europeans landed, Galveston Island was home to Akokisa and Karankawa Indians who camped, fished and hunted the swampy land and buried their dead here. The Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca was shipwrecked on the Island and lived among the Karankawa for several years as a medicine man and slave. In the late 1600’s, French explorer Robert Cavelier La Salle claimed this area for King Louis and named it St. Louis. The pirate Jean Lafitte arrived on the Island in 1817, making it his base of operations and naming it Campeche. The little village contained huts for the pirates, a large slave market, boarding houses for visiting buyers, a shipyard, saloons, pool halls, gambling houses and Lafitte’s own house, the “Maison Rouge.” At one point, Campeche was home to about 1,000 people. General James Long attempted to recruit Lafitte to help make Texas independent from (Continued on Page 3)
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Board Members and Officers
President - Michael McCully (Board Member) (713) 520-6005...........................
[email protected] Rick Heiberg (Board Member) rgheiberg@gmail.com.......................................409-497-4410 Dana Lindstrom – (Board Member)
[email protected]............................................... (713) 862-6044 Treasurer - Kimberly Shockley
[email protected] Secretary – Susan Gonzales (CKM)
[email protected].......................................... (281) 255-3055 CKM Property Manager................................ (281) 255-3055 Design Review Committee (DRC) Tony Bess............................................
[email protected] Gail Lyons..............................................
[email protected] Jeff Walden...................................
[email protected] Beautification and Improvement Committee (BIC) Greg Mack..................................
[email protected] Tony Bess............................................
[email protected] Kimberly Shockley......................
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Did You Know Did you know that • Pointe San Luis is the only subdivision on the island with angled lots to the beach • The pool code is available on our web site to registered users only • The bylaws require a majority of a quorum members present or by proxy to elect board members • A quorum is 10% of all members or 26 • A member has one vote per property • Officers are selected from volunteers by the board members • An annual election is held each year or when members decide to meet • Pointe San Luis includes the property to the mean high tide line on the beach which includes the dunes • The bylaws and covenants and restrictions are available on the web site www.pslpoa.org • The pool is available for all PSL residents and their guests. It has restroom facilities and is maintained year round for legal reasons related to the public access. • One of the dune walkovers is ADA compliant and has ramps on both ends. Kids Maze
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Who You Gonna Call
Can’t fight City Hall but you can sure contact them: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn http://cornyn.senate.gov/contact/index.html Phone: 202-224-2934 or 713-572-3337 Fax: 202-228-2856 or 713-572-3777 U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison http://hutchison.senate.gov/e-mail.htm Phone: 202-224-5922 or 713-653-3456 Fax: 202-224-0776 or 713-209-3459 U.S. Rep. Ron Paul http://www.house.gov/paul/contact.shtml Phone: 202-225-2831 or 409-766-7013 Fax: N/A Texas Sen. Kyle Janek http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/Senate/members/dist17/dist17. htm#form Phone: 512-463-0117 or 713-272-8929 Fax: 512-463-0639 or 713-272-8956 Texas Rep. Craig Eiland h t t p : / / w w w. h o u s e . s t a t e . t x . u s / m e m b e r s / e m a i l . php?dist=23&rep=craig.eiland Phone: 512-463-0502 or 409-763-3260 Fax: 512-463-0149 or 409-763-8154 City of Galveston http://www.cityofgalveston.org/ City of Galveston City Manager Airport Animal Control Emergency Management Fire Dept.-Administration Golf Course Police Police-53rd Substation
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A Little History- (Continued from Cover Page) Spain and Mexico, but Lafitte remained neutral. In 1820, Mexico won independence from Spain, but Lafitte stayed on the Island. In May 1821, after Lafitte’s attack on an American ship, he was forced to abandon his operations in Galveston. Before leaving, he hosted a huge party for his pirates with wine and whiskey and burned his settlement. It is believed that he had buried treasure on the Island, but it has never been found. In 1821, Jane Long, while waiting in vain for the return of her husband General James Long, who had been killed in Mexico, became “The Mother of Texas” giving birth to the first Anglo-Saxon native Texan, Mary Jane Long on Bolivar Peninsula. In 1836, four ships of the Texas Navy made headquarters on the Island and protected the Texas coast from harassment by the Mexican Navy. These ships prevented supplies and men from reaching Santa Anna, ensuring a victory for Sam Houston’s army at San Jacinto, 22 miles northwest of Galveston. Galveston is noted for quite a few Texas firsts, including: • first post office (1836) • first naval base (1836) • first bakery (1838) • first chapter of the Masonic Order (1840) • first military company (1841) • first cotton compress (1842) • first law firm west of the Mississippi River (1846) • first Catholic convent (1847) & first Cathedral (1847) • first grocery store (1851) • first railroad locomotive (1852) • first insurance company (1854) • first use of telegraph (1854) • first private bank (1854) • first jewelry store (1856) • first gas lights (1856) • first real estate firm (1857) • first opera house (1870) • first cotton exchange (1872) • first orphanage (1876) • first telephone (1878) • first electric lights (1883) • first black high school (1885) • first medical college (1886) which stills stands • first electric street cars (1893) • first school for nurses (1894) • first golf course (1898) • first country club (1898)
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Around the Island • Mardi Gras! Galveston 2007 begins February 9th and continues thru Fat Tuesday February 20th, and is projected to be one of the biggest Mardi Gras celebrations the Island has ever seen. For complete highlights, count on Galveston.com! More than 250,000 people attend Mardi Gras! Galveston every year, and this year's celebration is projected to be even bigger and better with more parades, more entertainment, more beads, and of course, more excitement! The Park Board of Trustees and Mardi Gras! Galveston Committee are still in the early planning stages for the 23rd anniversary of Mardi Gras! Galveston, but are very excited about the many things in store, including the addition of a new krewe, called Krewe du Vroom. According to the Mardi Gras! Committee Chairman, Michael Hightower: " Krewe du Vroom is the first and only motorcycle krewe in the nation so we are very excited about adding this to the parade line-up, but we are also very optimistic about the overall success of Mardi Gras! Galveston 2007 and are planning on hosting one of the best celebrations this island has seen. • UTMB has begun operating a telemedicine clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every weekend at the Jamaica Beach City Hall Public Services Building, 16628 San Luis Pass Road. This clinic is intended for minor medical needs. Continue to call 911 for emergencies. • Texas Beach Watch Program: The Galveston County Health District tests the bacteria levels of the West End beaches. The test areas are San Luis Pass Toll Bridge, West Beach, Bay Harbor, Sea Isle South, 16 Mile Road, Jamaica Beach South, Galveston Island State Park, Pirates Beach, 8 Mile Road and 7 Mile Road. Please check the health districts web site for your area’s bacteria levels at: www.GCHD.org • Want to know about Property in Galveston County. You can contact the Galveston Central Appraisal District at www. galvestoncad.org. They are sporting a new web site with lots of maps and detail information about all the properties in Galveston County. Looking to buy or sell go to the Galveston Area Realtors Multiple Listings and search for properties to compare and contrast at http://www.garmls.com/search/index. html Best of all It’s free • Coyotes are coming out and have been seen on the West end. It was recommended that the owners call the police and report that a dog is out and is a threat to life. Also call Animal Control, Bubba Jennings. • Questions concerning Golf Cart rules? Call Officer Butch Stroud at 409-765-3600. An Officers main concern is that no one without a license is allowed to drive a golf cart. • The police have a Crime Mapping Program – Police can pin point where crime is, someday this will be online. If this information is wanted go to the police station the third Thursday of each month and you can go to records and ask for a crime report.
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Galveston Association of Rental Managers (GARM) GARM is an association of over 20 of the top Rental managers on Galveston Island. The intent is to ensure that renters do not abuse property or disturb the neighboring community. All of the rental managers who are part of GARM have agreed to enforce the following rules for everyones benefit. Renters must sign an agreement with items listed below. If you see a renter in violation of these rules you can call the GARM security number at 409-682-3603. For nonemergency police assistance call the Galveston Police at 409-7662100 I agree that I and all of my guests understand and will abide by these subdivision, city and state laws: • House occupancy will not be exceeded. • Loud music and noise is prohibited. • All cars & guests will be registered with the rental office at checkin, and all cars will be parked in the driveway. When parking cars on the street, vehicular traffic will not be impeded. • Posted street signage (speed limits, parking) will be obeyed. • Cars will not be parked on lawns or in a neighbor’s driveway. Vehicles will not be driven or parked anywhere where not allowed. • Motor homes, campers and tents are prohibited and may not be parked or hooked up at rental homes. • Only people with a valid driver’s license may operate a golf cart. Police will issue tickets. • Non street-licensed vehicles (such as 4 wheelers, go carts, dirt bikes, scooters, ATVs, etc.) are not permitted anywhere on Galveston Island. • Barbeque grilling on decks is strictly prohibited; it is a fire hazard. • Only registered pets are allowed in SOME rental homes for a fee. Leash laws must be obeyed at all times. • While boating, “No Wake” rules in the canals will be obeyed. • At canal homes, fishing lights will be turned off when not in use. • The house is NON-SMOKING. Smokers will smoke outside and dispose of butts properly. • Fish will be cleaned where caught. The remains will be carefully wrapped in plastic bags and placed in outdoor trash cans. • Help keep West Galveston clean! Garbage will be put in securely tied plastic bags and placed in the trash bins provided. • In the case of a mandatory evacuation, Guests agree to evacuate homes as per City of Galveston orders. • In the case of evacuation, the decision to re-enter the house is solely that of the Property Mgt. Company.
THE BEACHES • The dunes are off-limits at all times! Walking, digging, standing or driving on dunes is never allowed. Dune crossovers or beach access points will be used to get to the beach. Fines range up to $10,000! • Open fires & fireworks are prohibited everywhere on Galveston Island, including the beaches. • Driving is allowed on the beach in Bay Harbor, Miramar, Stavenger and Point San Luis only. The speed limit is 15 mph. All other state highway rules apply. • Horses cannot be brought to any rental home. • Glass containers are not allowed on Galveston beaches. • All trash must be removed from the beach. Rental properties are patrolled regularly by off-duty peace officers. Violation of any of these policies will result eviction and forfeiture of all monies paid! Also, many of the items are legally enforceable and subject to criminal prosecution.
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Texas Events - February
10—BAY CITY: MCBNC Coastal Bike Migration Raises funds for the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center. Cyclists can choose from three routes that wind through Bay City and Matagorda County. Bay City Civic Center, 201 7th St. E-mail:
[email protected] • www. mcbnc.org 979/245-3336 10—EDNA: Valentine Crafts Begins at 2 p.m. Lake Texana State Park. 361/782-5718 10—VICTORIA: Black History Festival & Parade Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Patti Welder School on North Street then proceeds to the Victoria Community Center. The festival follows. 361/576-5650 10-11—CORPUS CHRISTI: A Sea of Quilts Presented by the Coastal Bend Quilt & Needlework Guild. American Bank Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Drive. www.corpuschristiquilters.com 10-11—KATY: Katy Antique & Collectible Market Merrell Center. E-mail:
[email protected] • www.cwgs.com 512/441-2828 10-11—LA PORTE: Remember the Maine Visit encampments depicting various eras of our nation’s military history. Memorial service is held on the bow of the ship at 3 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday. Battleship Texas State Historic Site. 281/479-2431 10-May 10—CLEAR LAKE AREA: Bones, An Exhibit Inside You Learn how doctors see bones inside us, and walk through a bone brought to life. See games, tools, jewelry, musical instruments and art made of bones. Space Center Houston. www.spacecenter.org 281/244-2100 14—SAN BENITO: El Second Weensdee The Narciso Martinez Cultural Art Center presents an oral history series on conjunto music. 225 E. Stenger St. 956/361-0110 15-18—PORT ARTHUR: Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas/Holiday Razzle Dazzle Includes parades, headliner bands, carnival, food and craft vendors, and strolling street entertainers. Downtown Port Arthur. www.portarthur.com/mardigras 409/721-8717 15-Mar. 22—NASSAU BAY: National Society of Artists National Juried Exhibition Arts Alliance Center. www.taaccl.org 281/3357777 16—VICTORIA: Country Opry Begins at 7:30 p.m. Victoria Community Center Annex. 361/552-9347 16-17, 23-24—VICTORIA: Dinner Theatre Nave Museum. 361/5758227 16-17, 23-25—BAYTOWN: Blythe Spirit Baytown Little Theater. 281/424-7617 16-18—BEAUMONT: Mardi Gras on the Neches Includes parades and activities. Held in conjunction with the Crockett Street’s existing Mardi Gras celebrations. 409/724-0450 or 409/543-4220 17—HARLINGEN: Iwo Jima Parade/H.M. Smith Parade Begins at 10 a.m. Marine Military Academy Parade Grounds, 320 Iwo Jima Blvd. 956/423-6006 ext. 235 17—KEMAH: Yachty Gras Boat Parade Boaters sail Clear Creek Channel and by the Kemah Boardwalk, showering revelers with beads. Begins at 7 p.m. www.kemahboardwalk.com 17—PORT ARANSAS: Rotary Club Shrimp Boil Proceeds benefit local youth activities and scholarships. Civic Center. 361/749-6222 17—VICTORIA: Livestock Show Parade 361/576-4300
17—WEST COLUMBIA: Barn Day Fun Journey into the past with demonstrations of traditional crafts and food preparation techniques from the turn of the century while exploring Texas history. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site. 979/345-4656 17-18—KEMAH: Mardi Gras Kemah Celebrate Mardi Gras all weekend with beads and zydeco music. Kemah Boardwalk. www. kemahboardwalk.com 18—GALVESTON: Galveston Symphony Orchestra Includes music from Bach, Stokowski, Stravinsky and Beethoven. Begins at 7 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 18—KEMAH: Krewe du Lac Kemah Truck Parade Parade winds around the Kemah Lighthouse District and ends at T-Bone Tom’s Backyard for Mardi Pardi with a gumbo cook-off, live music and more. Parade begins at 1 p.m. www.krewedulac.org 20—PORT ARTHUR: Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party This is the final party of the Mardi Gras season and includes music, dancing and bead throwing. O.C.A.W. (PACE) Hall. 409/962-9860 20—SAN BENITO: Mardi Gras Ball The Crusers perform. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Fun ’N Sun RV Resort. 956/399-5800 20-28—BROWNSVILLE: Carlos G. Gomez & Bret Lefler Richardson Art Gallery. blue.utb.edu/artgallery (no www) 956/882-7097 22—NASSAU BAY: Open Mic Jazz Nite Musicians, vocalists, poets and music lovers are invited to step into the spotlight with seasoned professionals Ben Atkinson (drums), Tom Borling (piano) and David Klingensmith (bass). Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake. www.taaccl. org 281/335-7777 22—PORT ISABEL: Oral History Program: Telling Our Stories Topics involve the history, natural history and culture of the Laguna Madre area. Begins at 7 p.m. Treasures of the Gulf Museum, 317 E. Railroad Ave. www.portisabelmuseums.com 956/943-7602 22—WHARTON: Sheriff’s Wild Game Dinner in the Crescent Wharton County Fair Grounds. 979/532-1550 22, 24-25—HOUSTON: Life & Laughter (Winter Repertory Program) Houston Ballet. Wortham Theater Center. www.houstonballet.org 713/227-2787 22-26—VICTORIA: Livestock Show Auction is Feb. 26. Victoria Community Center Dome, Grounds, Annex and Arena. 361/5764300 23—GALVESTON: Lost in Yonkers — Montana Repertory Theater Begins at 8 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 800/821-1894 23-25—PORT ARANSAS: Celebration of Whooping Cranes & Other Birds Includes birding bus and boat tours, renowned speakers, exhibits, trade show, seminars, demonstrations, concessions and more. Civic Center and UT Marine Science Institute. E-mail: info@ portaransas.org • www.portaransas.org 800/452-6278
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