Alley-oop: Hurricane Ike in 2008 wiped out Galveston’s last bowling alley. But bowlers soon will be throwing strikes on the island again.
Miguel Prida is aiming for a December opening of the lanes at Primetime Cinema, 8902 Seawall Blvd. Prida, who announced the return of an island bowling alley 18 months ago, is ready, he said. And bowling enthusiasts are ready, too, he knows. All he’s waiting for is equipment manufacturer Brunswick to make some final installations, he said.
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