2 | The Daily News | Readers’ Choice | September 2021 There’s nothing natural about a disaster. As your local Allstate Agent, I understand how a disaster can turn your world upside down. I am here to help you through the recovery process and get your life back to normal as quickly as possible. Contact me today to learn more. THE O'DONOHOE AGENCY 409-744-1888 seanodonohoe@allstate.com www.allstate.com/seanodonohoe 5928 STEWART RD © 2019 Allstate Insurance Co. 12233400September 2021 | Readers’ Choice | The Daily News | 3 ACTION PERSONNEL • ACTION PERSONNEL • ACTION PERSONNEL • ACTION PERSONNEL ACTION PERSONNEL • ACTION PERSONNEL • ACTION PERSONNEL • ACTION PERSONNEL ACTION PERSONNEL • ACTION PERSONNEL • ACTION PERSONNEL • ACTION PERSONNEL ACTION PERSONNEL • ACTION PERSONNEL • ACTION PERSONNEL • ACTION PERSONNEL ...for personalized service & professional expertise call us for your temporary or permanent employment needs. A ction P ersonnel, I nc. Texas City (409) 935-0111 Galveston (409) 762-0387 actionpersonnel.net Thank you for voting us for Best Employment Agency B rite Beginnings Childcare Cen- ter would like to formally and sincerely express its gratitude for the amazing work accomplished by the BBCC staff. Their work ethic is impres- sive and shows excep- tional discipline and dedication to this com- pany and the children who attend BBCC. BBCC wants em- ployees to know that it values the amount of effort they have put into their work and appreciates them as a part of this team. Once again, BBCC thanks them for their hard work. And to the BBCC parents and familes, the business thanks you from the bottom of its heart for the love and support that has been given. The company wouldn’t be here without the staff, parents and fami- lies involved. BBCC appreciates every like, share, vote and great review people have put out for Galves- ton County to see. BBCC will continue to strive to serve Galveston County with excellence and aims to keep grow- ing and getting better than before. BBCC has no words other than to thank God and thank you for trusting the company with your most precious children. BRITE BEGINNINGS CHILDCARE CENTER BEST CHILD CARE MOODY METHODIST DAY SCHOOL CHILDREN’S COALITION I t all started in 1967 with David O’Donohoe. He was having a hard time finding a job, due to nepo- tism policies. He was the son of Steve O’Donohoe, who had 13 brothers and sisters, and this made it impossible to work somewhere on the island that his relatives didn’t. He heard that Allstate Insurance was hiring, made a phone call the next day and set up an interview. Over the last 53 years, he has enjoyed the opportunity that was given to him. He has always operated with the motto of “do what is right for the customer.” Over the last 24 years, Sean has followed in his father’s footsteps and has run the agency with the same motto as his dad. Sean enjoys meeting new people and helping them protect what matters most to them. It is important to him to help customers understand what coverage they have before a loss happens, not after. When finding out that the agency won the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Insur- ance Agency, Sean and David both were excited, appreciative and humbled by the news. They both agree that what makes the agency so great is the team. They have a fantastic team that is pas- sionate about helping others, one of who is Michelle Quijano. Michelle celebrated her 31st anniversary this year. She is ex- tremely knowledgeable and helpful with customers’ insurance needs. The two top associate agents, Morghan Jimenez and Jose Perret, stand head and shoulders above the rest for their passion to deliver world-class customer service to all customers. Thank you to all who voted for The O’Donohoe Agency for Best Insurance Agency. THE O’DONOHOE AGENCY — ALLSTATE INSURANCE AGENT BEST INSURANCE AGENCY GULF COAST INSURANCEROCHKIND INSURANCE S hriners Children’s Texas provides world-renown, spe- cialized pediatric care for children, up to the age of 18 — regardless of the family’s ability to pay. From all types of burn injuries and complex orthopedic conditions to sports injuries and fractures and cleft lip and palate, patients at Shriners Children’s receive comprehensive, wrap-around care that is individualized to meet a child’s specific needs. Such care may incorpo- rate surgery, physical and occupational therapy, motion analysis, radiol- ogy, prosthetics, psycho- logical care and child life services. For more information about the care provided by Shriners Children’s Texas, visit Shriners Texas.org, or call 409- 770-6687 to make an appointment today. SHRINERS CHILDREN’S TEXAS BEST HOSPITAL UTMB HEALTH’S NETWORK OF HOSPITALS HOUSTON METHODIST CLEAR LAKE HOSPITAL4 | The Daily News | Readers’ Choice | September 2021September 2021 | Readers’ Choice | The Daily News | 5 ...leading into a bright future. 1914 45th St. • Galveston, TX 77550 • 409-692-2001 Brite Beginnings Childcare Center would like to formally and sincerely express my gratitude for the amazing work accomplished by the BBCC STAFF. Your work ethic is impressive and shows exceptional discipline and dedication to this company and the children who attend BBCC. We want you to know that we value the amount of effort you have put into your work and appreciate you as a part of this team. Once again, thank you for your hard work! And to our BBCC Parents & Family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your love and support! We wouldn’t be here without y’all. We appreciate every like, share, vote and great review you guys put out for Galveston County to see. We will continue to strive to serve you guys with excellence and keep growing and getting better than before. We have no words other than to Thank God and Thank You for trusting us with your most precious children!!6 | The Daily News | Readers’ Choice | September 2021 L ocated right in your backyard, Moody Gardens allows visitors to journey the world through a wide range of attractions that offer a fun and educational adventure all at one venue. Unique experiences await the en- tire family as guests encounter plants and animals from Asia, Africa and the Americas at the Rainforest Pyramid as well as the penguins, seals, sharks and other tropical fish at the Aquarium Pyramid. Visitors can sink their toes into the white sand and splash along the Lazy River at Palm Beach in the summer. Enjoy the thrill of the Zip Line and Ropes Course or relax and cruise aboard the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat with more indoor fun at the MG3D, 4D and 20,000 Leagues Interactive Adventure theaters. Plus, the Discovery Museum offers traveling science exhib- its. Relax in style at the Moody Gardens Hotel with great hotel packages and more activities for the kids with casual dining and fine dining options. Visit moodygardens.org for details, tickets, hotel reservations and tee times. MOODY GARDENS BEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT VENUE AXE MASTERS TEXAS - AXE THROWING AND GAME DEN GALVESTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM R CC Resale stores are fully owned and operated by the Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County. The mission of the Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County is to promote the safety, well-being and best interests of victims of family vio- lence, sexual assault and child abuse, while advocating for the prevention of such crimes. With four stores located through- out Galveston County, RCC Resale supports client services by providing clothing, furniture and household items for clients in need. In addition to the assistance the organization provides for clients, revenue generated from sales at RCC Resale stores also directly support the daily operations of the agency that are not funded through grants. RCC Resale stores accept new and gently used clothing, furniture, house- wares, working electronics, books, jew- elry and many other household items. All locations are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Donations are accepted during store operating hours. Call 409-762-1520 to schedule a pick- up of larger items, such as furniture and appliances. RCC RESALE STORE BEST RESALE SHOP CHYMOONS VINTAGE & ANTIQUES ALLEY ANTIQUES AND RESTORATION TARNISHED TREASURES RESALE SHOP J oe Tramonte Realty’s hometown Realtors make a special effort to be available for their clients, night and day. They want clients to experience the same joys that the agents have had — to expe- rience Dickens on The Strand, Mardi Gras, the beach, the wa- ter and the sand. 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