Red, White & Bayou Texas Music Festival
โRed, White & Bayou Texas Music Festival & Tailgateโ returns to Dickinson. Itโs on Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3 and 4, after a five-year break following Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, weโll have a live performance in studio.
2 people drown in Galveston in less than 24 hours during Labor Day weekend
HOUSTON Two people drowned in Galveston on Saturday, according to officials. A 57-year-old Hispanic man was pulled out of the water around 4 p.m., according to Galveston Island Beach Patrol. Officials said the lifeguard spotted two swimmers far from shore midway between the 43 and 47 street rock groins. Authorities also said a body found in Galveston is believed to be that of a 16-year-old reported missing Saturday night. The teen went missing around 9:30 p.m.A family friend said the teen had been swimming with friends near the 4400 block of Seawall Blvd.
Keep yourself safe from COVID-19 this Labor Day Weekend
HOUSTON This weekend is Labor Day and city leaders, along with health experts, worry that folks will travel this weekend and there will be another surge of COVID-19 cases. Health experts said the holiday weekend is a crucial moment to get and keep coronavirus under control. Right now, this epidemic is driven by behavior, said Brad Pollock, chair of the UC Davis Health Department of Public Health Sciences. We can slow COVID-19 if we all work together.UC Davis Health urges people that are celebrating the holiday weekend to keep gatherings outside and keep it small. It will provide a great deal of protection outside.Here are a few tips from UC Davis Health for the weekend:
DPS to increase law enforcement during Labor Day weekend
AUSTIN, Texas Whether youre just driving around town or traveling this Labor Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety encourages all drivers to practice safe driving habits and exercise caution throughout the holiday weekend. Beginning Friday through Monday, the Texas Highway Patrol will increase its enforcement on Texas roads. DPS reminds all travelers to be responsible and practice safe driving habits this Labor Day, said DPS Director Steven McCraw. DPS enforcement efforts also resulted in 489 DWI arrests, 358 fugitive arrests and 354 felony arrests. Drivers are encouraged to follow these safety tips during the Labor Day weekend:
Where to get seafood takeout on Galveston Island for Labor Day weekend
With the holiday weekend ahead, crowds of up to 500,000 people are expected to visit Galveston island through Monday, according to Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. With an influx of visitors is expected on the island, City of Galveston officials ask everyone to continue social distancing. If youre looking for seafood but want to skip the restaurant, here are four popular restaurants on the island to order takeout from:Gaidos3828 Seawall Blvd. Order on Doordash, Grubhub, and Waitr, or call the restaurant at (409) 761-5500. To order, call the restaurant at (409) 763-2805.