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Breaking News: Davie Defense Secures U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Cutter Contract
Federal Contract. Local Impact. Davie Defense’s planned expansion on the Texas Gulf Coast now carries a defined federal mission. The company has been awarded a U.S. Coast Guard contract to construct five Arctic Security Cutters, directly linking Galveston and Port...
Davie Defense Brings 2,400 Jobs to Galveston
One of the largest industrial investments in recent Galveston history is now underway. On February 11, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that Davie Defense Inc. will expand shipbuilding operations in Galveston and Port Arthur, launching a $730 million investment...
When the Business Stops Owning You
What Every Galveston Owner Should Know About Building Something That Lasts In Galveston, strong seasons and packed weekends don’t always translate into real stability for business owners. Teresa Wagonseller, CPA and founder of HigherUp CFO Services, breaks down a...
Saturday, April 25th – Sunday, April 26th
RailFest brings model train displays, live entertainment, vendors, and kid-friendly activities to the depot and Garden of Steam. Model train builders from across the country will showcase large-scale trains throughout the museum and railyard.
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