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With gas prices near $4 a gallon and air travel more expensive than ever, many people are staying closer to home when it comes to vacation.


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Voters, politicians cram polls
Early voter Gina Conklin, of League City, talks to Republican candidates Bill Young, Dr. Greg Bonnen, Ryan Dennard and Michelle Slaughter outside the Galveston County Annex in League City on Tuesday afternoon.

Today's News

Pleasure Pier soft opening this weekend
GALVESTON — The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier will offer discounted tickets as it welcomes visitors this weekend in a soft opening.

Republicans battle each other instead of Dems
For the 2012 elections, members of the GOP are the source of party infighting and nasty politics.

Dem backer Mostyn funding Norman campaign vs. Taylor
One of the state’s largest donors to Democratic Party candidates is pouring money into the Republican Party primary for the District 11 state senate race.

Resident escapes West End house fire
GALVESTON — One firefighter was taken to the hospital Tuesday and another was treated for heat fatigue after battling a house fire.

LC council removes area from historic district
LEAGUE CITY — The council voted to remove some properties from under the oversight of the historic district commission.

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Sports

Santa Fe pitchers dominate in playoffs

Food

Breakfast pizza showing up on menus, in freezers

Election 2012

Meet the May 29 Primary Candidates plus May 12 results

Health

Group, clinic reach out to stroke patients

Opinion

What about those residency laws?
The Daily News has long maintained that Texas has no enforceable laws requiring candidates to live in the districts they represent.

Windstorm conference headed to isle
The 2012 Summer Windstorm Conference will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1 at the Galveston Island Convention Center.

Letters to the Editor


Sports

Herring looks to raise bar with new crop of LBs
HOUSTON — Entering his second season with the Texans, Reggie Herring is working tirelessly to mold the many new faces at linebacker.

Santa Fe pitchers dominate in playoffs
SANTA FE — The Indians are looking to continue their dominance on the mound in the region semifinal against Montgomery.

Pirate bounces back after shaky debut
GALVESTON — After a sputtering debut in its first National Premier Soccer League match two weeks ago, Galveston Pirate SC bounced back strong.

Scoreboard, Fishing and From the Sidelines


Business

Business Briefs for May 22, 2012
The Bay Area Networking Group will meet at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce office, 12408 state Highway 6.

Port of Galveston makes improvements
GALVESTON — The Port of Galveston is focusing on two very different types of cargo.

Biz Buzz, Buzz Blog and AP Business


Entertainment

‘What to Expect’ is exactly what you’d expect
Andrea Daniel reviews “What to Expect When You’re Expecting."

Bulletin Board


Lifestyle

Mental health as important as physical health
Many services are available to help diagnose emotional, behavioral and developmental problems in children.

Childhood sunburns can lead to skin cancer
Long-term sun exposure is the main risk factor for the development of melanoma in both children and adults.

Galveston Scenes


Food

Serve up a slice of pizza for breakfast
Breakfast pizza has evolved beyond recycling the previous night’s leftovers and is showing up in restaurants and grocery freezers.
 
 
Columns

Patrick Graham
What message will voters send in the runoff?

Heber Taylor
Is the sheriff's race really about boots?

Chris John Mallios
Rotary a big help to LC residents


Features

Stormy memories of
Hurricane Carla

In 1961, Hurricane Carla blew into weather history.

Texas City Centennial
The county's industrial center turns 100.

Profiles
Our annual report on Galveston County.

Coast Magazine
Easy living. Texas Gulf style.


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Get insights and opinions on business, sports, politics and more in our staff blogs — and contribute thoughts of your own.

Laura Elder's Buzz Blog
Bubba Gump opens 11 a.m. Thursday

Weather Watch
2012 continues long-term warm trend

On Patrol
Video: Galveston West End house fire

From the Sidelines
How far can Santa Fe go?

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