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Galveston
Organizer: Numbers down but Mardi Gras still a hit
GALVESTON — The event’s primary promoter and tourism officials are satisfied with the year's Mardi Gras festival.
Feb 22,2012 - News
Lowe the finalist for GHA director
GALVESTON — Stanley Lowe is the sole finalist in the housing authority's search for a new director.
Feb 22,2012 - News
Man gets 12 years for child porn
GALVESTON — A federal court judge in Galveston sentenced a man to 151 months in prison, stemming from a conviction for receipt of child pornography.
Feb 22,2012 - Police
Council defers vote to suspend tax credits
GALVESTON — A city council resolution that could have threatened the GHA’s plan to build mixed-income developments on the island has been delayed two more weeks.
Feb 22,2012 - News
Woman abducted and sexually assaulted
GALVESTON — Police released few details in the abduction and apparent sexual assault of a woman kidnapped amid the final weekend of Mardi Gras festivities.
Feb 21,2012 - News
Kennel decision will be appealed
GALVESTON — A woman who wants to open a dog sheltering service will appeal to the city council for a permit for the business.
Feb 20,2012 - News
Lowe lone finalist for top GHA post
GALVESTON — Stanley Lowe has been named the sole finalist for executive director of the Galveston Housing Authority.
Feb 20,2012 - News
Police, firefighters rescue 2 at fire
GALVESTON — Two police officers and three firefighters are credited with saving the lives of two elderly women during a house fire Saturday morning.
Feb 20,2012 - News
No injuries reported at apartment fire
GALVESTON — No one was hurt Sunday morning and damage was isolated to two units after a fire broke out in a loft apartment unit.
Feb 20,2012 - News
Giffords, Kelly attend San Luis Salute
GALVESTON — Retired NASA shuttle commander Mark Kelly and his wife, former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle “Gabby” Giffords attended The San Luis Salute Mardi Gras Ball.
Feb 19,2012 - News
Attorney: Dupuy was truthful about residency
GALVESTON — Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady will not file charges against Judge Christopher Dupuy.
Feb 19,2012 - News
Join RMH for Jazz Night on the Rail
Karen Flowers invites the public to the Ronald McDonald House of Galveston's fundraiser Jazz Night on the Rail on May 19.
Feb 19,2012 - Lifestyle
Police investigate island's traffic division
GALVESTON — Police are investigating the city’s traffic division after all 12 employees in the department were placed on paid leave.
Feb 18,2012 - News
Ethics commission to discuss Legg next month
GALVESTON — The city’s ethics commission will meet in March to determine whether Councilman Rusty Legg had a conflict of interest in voting last year.
Feb 18,2012 - News
Island council hires interim city attorney
GALVESTON — A former Highland Village city attorney will serve as Galveston’s interim city attorney until the council appoints a person permanently to the position.
Feb 18,2012 - News
Get gussied up for Mardi Gras balls
GALVESTON — The Golden Era of Motown is the theme this year for The Tremont House’s 28th annual Mardi Gras ball and parade viewing party.
Feb 18,2012 - News
USA Fit running on isle
Runners and walkers can begin their spring training on the island Feb. 27 when Galveston’s USA Fit affiliate begins its 12-week program.
Feb 17,2012 - Sports
Owner talks about juggling two businesses
GALVESTON — Last month, Kathleen DiNatale marked anniversaries for both her downtown island businesses — The Yoga Haven and Oasis Juice Bar & Market.
Feb 16,2012 - Business
Galveston soccer club agrees to television deal
GALVESTON — Galveston Pirate SC will has inked a deal with Azteca América (channel 51) to begin regular programming of their games.
Feb 16,2012 - Sports
Park board renews interest in RV park
GALVESTON — The Park Board of Trustees could bring in a private developer to build an RV park at Seawolf Park.
Feb 16,2012 - News
1892 Bishop’s Palace to offer Victorian Tea tour
GALVESTON — The 1892 Bishop’s Palace will celebrate its Victorian heritage with a special tour with tea being served promptly at 4 p.m.
Feb 15,2012 - News
Galveston Rotary to host second crawfish boil
GALVESTON — The Rotary Club of Galveston will have its second annual Crawfish Boil from noon to 5 p.m. March 25.
Feb 15,2012 - News
New maternity center opens at John Sealy Hospital
GALVESTON — Caregivers in obstetrics and pediatrics at UTMB are celebrating the opening of the hospital’s Comprehensive Maternity Center.
Feb 15,2012 - Lifestyle
Michael Mierzwa named port director
GALVESTON — The Port of Galveston’s governing board unanimously appointed Michael J. Mierzwa port director Tuesday.
Feb 15,2012 - News
GHF selling hurricane high-water markers
GALVESTON — The historical foundation is selling bronze high-water markers as a way to commemorate the effects of Hurricane Ike.
Feb 15,2012 - News
Letter to the Sports Editor for February 15, 2012
Letter to the Sports Editor published in The Daily News:
Feb 15,2012 - Sports
Railroad bridge fitted into place
GALVESTON — The new vertical lift railroad bridge parallel to the Galveston Causeway was fitted into place Tuesday.
Feb 15,2012 - News
Child porn case against former teacher dropped
GALVESTON — Monday, prosecutors dismissed a child pornography case against a former Galveston school district substitute teacher.
Feb 14,2012 - News
Wiley, Gonzales settle defamation lawsuit
GALVESTON — Former police Chief Charles Wiley’s defamation lawsuit against councilman Chris Gonzales has been settled for $25,000.
Feb 14,2012 - News
Jailer faces child sex charge
GALVESTON — A county deputy was arrested Monday on sexual assault of a child charges out of Dallas County, the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
Feb 14,2012 - News
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