Memorial Day

Houston National Cemetery Holds Memorial Day Ceremony, May 29

WHAT:         2023 Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony WHO:           The keynote speaker will be John W. Boerstler, Chief Veterans Experience Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. There will be special seating for Purple Heart recipients and former Prisoners of War.               WHEN:         Monday, May 29, 2023, 9 a.m. WHERE:       Hemicycle at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: “Memorial Day allows us to remember our fallen heroes: […]

McLemore Detachment #324 Marine Corps League

Who:  The McLemore Detachment Marine Corps League (www.McLemoreMarines.org) – The Marine and Veteran Community What:  Gravesite Memorial for United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor Recipient Lance Corporal Richard Anderson LCpl Anderson was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions while serving in the 3rd Recon Battalion in the Quang Sri Province of Vietnam in 1969. Audio commercial: https://soundcloud.com/ebcbroadcast/memorial-service-commercial-for-lance-corporal-anderson When:  Saturday, May 27th – service begins at 10 am (0930 gathering at Funeral Home Parking lot […]

Galveston Island Kicks off Tourism Season with New Amenities, Upgraded Attractions

Memorial Day Weekend Signals Start of Summer Season As thousands of visitors flock to Galveston this Memorial Day weekend, the island’s tourism industry will celebrate the kickoff of what is expected to be a successful summer vacation season. The resurgence of the desire for travel hasn’t abated after the pandemic. The American Automobile Association (AAA) of Texas projects 3.5 million Texans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend, a 7% […]

Galveston Island Kicks off Tourism Season with New Amenities, Upgraded Attractions

Memorial Day Weekend Signals Start of Summer Season As thousands of visitors flock to Galveston this Memorial Day weekend, the island’s tourism industry will celebrate the kickoff of what is expected to be a successful summer vacation season. Emergence from the pandemic and the associated resurgence of the desire for travel, plus family-friendly attractions, upgraded beach park amenities and a growing interest in Galveston’s tourism offerings, are just a few reasons Visit Galveston is reporting […]

DPS Reminds Drivers to Buckle Up, Drive Safely for Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer, and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers to celebrate safely as they enjoy their holiday. Today through May 30, the Texas Highway Patrol will participate in Click It or Ticket, as well as Operation CARE (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort). Click It or Ticket is an enforcement campaign that encourages people to wear their seat belts. Operation CARE is a specialized campaign in which […]

Memorial Day Weekend Will Bring Increased Traffic on Texas Roads: Drivers Urged to Move Over or Slow Down For Tow Trucks and Other Emergency Vehicles

AUSTIN – As they travel Texas roadways during the Memorial Day weekend, motorists are urged to slow down or move over for stopped emergency vehicles including tow trucks, police cars and fire trucks.  Texas law requires drivers to slow down at least 20 miles per hour under the posted speed limit or, if able, to change lanes when they’re passing a first responder stopped on the road with their emergency lights activated.  Large numbers of travelers are expected […]

Memorial Day is Our Chance as Americans to Remember Our Service Members Lost

As we enjoy the blessings of family and friends this Memorial Day, let us all take a moment to recollect the reason for this day. Today, we honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives, so that we may enjoy the freedoms we hold so dear. Their courage and sacrifice will always be remembered and honored across this great state, this great nation and most importantly, in our hearts. Memorial Day is our chance […]

Celebrate Memorial Day The Dickey’s Way

Texas-style barbecue restaurant offers $5 off Dickey’s Packs and 10% off catering Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is kicking off the unofficial start of summer with special discounts on Dickey’s Packs in honor of Memorial Day. Whether having a picnic for two, a family reunion or a summer bash, Dickey’s pit-smoked barbecue compliments any gathering, big or small. The world’s largest barbecue concept is now offering $5 off any Dickey’s Pack with code 5OffPacks in-store or online for a […]

Cinco Ranch Branch Library Closed May 31 For Memorial Day

Services at all branches of Fort Bend County Libraries, which includes the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, will be unavailable on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. Curbside Pick-up service hours will resume on Tuesday, June 1, at all locations. The five Phase 3 libraries – George Memorial Library in Richmond, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library, and University Branch Library in Sugar Land – will resume in-person service on June 1. Your […]

Statement by DPS Director McCraw Regarding Memorial Day

  AUSTIN – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw today issued the following statement regarding Memorial Day: “Over the Memorial Day weekend, we remember and pay tribute to the many men and women who have valiantly answered the call of duty to protect and serve the United States of America. We would not enjoy the life and liberty each of us has today if not for the scores of heroes in the […]