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The U.S. Supreme Court has refused the case of a Houston man serving five life sentences for killing one person and injuring four others by shooting into a Galveston Mardi Gras crowd in 1998. The Tutu Live Krewe marched in the final Mardi Gras Parade in Galveston on Tuesday in honor of their former member Lisa Blackburn who a man shot and killed before killing himself Monday (Tutu Live A Galveston district court will review the murder conviction of the man who killed one person and wounded four others at Galveston’s Mardi Gras festival in 1998, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled Wednesday. When Walter Solorzano was shot to death during Mardi Gras in Galveston in 2000, dozens of people saw what happened. But they weren't talking. 24/7 Live Houston Southwest Southeast Northwest Northeast The ladies of Tutu Live Krewe lined up in the vicinity of Market Street and 26th Street during Tuesday night’s Mardi Gras Galveston Parade to honor Blackburn. “Lisa will be with us today and Mardi Gras! Galveston is delighted to announce the distinguished recipients of the prestigious George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award: Mike Doherty and Kenneth Shelton. These two lifelong residents of Galveston Island will be honored at an awards ceremony on Friday, February 21, 5:30 PM, as part of the kick-off to Mardi Gras festivities. The suspect walked up and randomly started shooting inside the club. Now police are searching for the person responsible. Final weekend for Mardi Gras Galveston | CW39 2 days ago. Today in GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A judge increased the bond of an alleged gang member charged in the Galveston Lone Star Rally shooting that took place over the weekend. "Mardi Gras is a gated event Mardi Gras! Galveston 2010! Quaker City String Band Performance Outside The Tremont House and 14th Annual San Luis Salute black tie ball titled "Ball Moon, a Journey to the Sea of Tranquility." A Mardi Gras mask falls just out of the reach of David McKee Jr. and his father on The Strand at Mardi Gras! Galveston on Feb. 3, 2024. The city Tuesday announced major changes meant to keep more than 300,000 revelers safer. STUART . VILLANUEVA/ Daily News file photo Mardi Gras revelers in Galveston will notice some changes the City of Galveston has made as part of an effort to enhance public safety during the annual carnival celebration. The island’s 114th Mardi Gras celebration begins Friday, February 21, and continues until March 4, or Fat Tuesday. The U.S. Supreme Court has refused the case of a Houston man serving five life sentences for killing one person and injuring four others by shooting into a Galveston Mardi Gras crowd in 1998. Revelers at this year’s Mardi Gras will notice some changes the City of Galveston has made as part of an effort to enhance public safety during the annual carnival celebration. The island’s 114 th Mardi Gras celebration begins Friday, February 21, and continues until March 4, or Fat Tuesday. Both weekends will be packed with parades Sat., Feb. 22nd at 11:00 a.m. The Jolly Jester Jaunt – Official Mardi Gras! Galveston 5k. Runners dawning Mardi Gras themed t-shirts, socks and jester hats will “jaunt” through the Entertainment District Saturday morning for a 5k Fun Run that ends with free libations and a balcony party! Time to get loco! This lively parade will feature Mardi Gras! Galveston-themed Jeeps & Golf Carts, Marching Bands, Mariachi Bands & Decorated Floats throwing beads, candy & other Mardi Gras Swag. Entertainment 2:30 p.m. - Fiesta Gras! Headliner Corona Extra Stage 12:00 p.m. - Fiesta Gras! Opening Act Corona Extra Stage. Click here to Buy Tickets GALVESTON, Texas (KIAH) — It’s Mardi Gras time again, and the Galveston Strand will be lit up once again as the annual Mardi Gras! Galveston events will begin on February 21. The island will A Mardi Gras mask falls just out of the reach of David McKee Jr. and his father on The Strand at Mardi Gras! Galveston on Feb. 3, 2024. The city Tuesday announced major changes meant to keep more than 300,000 revelers safer. STUART . VILLANUEVA/ Daily News file photo For Mardi Gras 2025, Galveston is increasing security measures following a deadly attack in New Orleans. The city will implement a series of traffic closures, restricting access to certain areas Dazzling pageantry from the beach to The Strand, Galveston’s Mardi Gras celebration will feature over 20 parades as the island’s krewes prepare to throw more than 3 million beads and other trinkets to throngs of revelers. In mid-February, Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebration, Mardi Gras! Galveston, returns after a break in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. 3 injured in bar shooting in The Woodlands
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