Alcohol, Drug Abuse Contributes to Fatal Boating Accidents in Texas The slips and boat ramps of Texas will soon buzz with activity as Fourth of July weekend approaches. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters to follow basic safety precautions while on the water. Game wardens will join the United States Coast Guard and thousands of law enforcement officers on heightened alert for violations as part of Operation Dry Water, a nationally coordinated enforcement campaign […]
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Texas Game Wardens, Coast Guard Team Up for National Safe Boating Week
HOUSTON—Texas Game Wardens and the Coast Guard are scheduled to impart safety tips and offer ride-alongs during a National Safe Boating Week media event in Texas City on Thursday morning. Coast Guard Station Galveston search and rescue subject matter experts, Coast Guard Auxiliary members and local Texas Game Wardens will be available for interviews to help keep the public informed of safe boating practices as Memorial Day Weekend approaches. The information discussed will include general […]
Coast Guard Foundation Announces Texas Salutes The U.S. Coast Guard Event
Virtual Event Will Raise Funds for Coast Guard Members and Their Families The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today plans for the 5th Annual Texas Salutes the Coast Guard, held in a virtual format November 12, 2020, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time. Port Houston is being honored for its steadfast support of the Coast Guard Foundation, and […]
Honor Our Veterans this Veteran’s
On November 11th of each year, Americans have honored those men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Services since the armistice which ended World War I was declared on November 11, 1918. Veterans are women and men from our communities who committed themselves carte blanche to the USA in the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard and put their life on the line for our freedom. As we honor their […]