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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.
May 23, 2012
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.
May 23, 2012
Crime and public housing
Sandpiper Cove has been caught up in the public housing debate, even though the 192-unit apartment complex is privately owned.
May 22, 2012
Click It or Ticket starts today
Your yearly reminder to buckle up is here again.
May 21, 2012
Island making strides in recovery efforts, growth
The Galveston Economic Development Partnership painted a good picture of the isle's economic state.
May 20, 2012
Groups urge voters to speak out
Three groups are urging people who had problems voting in the May 12 elections to go to Galveston City Hall on Monday morning.
May 19, 2012
3 recommendations in the local primaries
The Daily News gives recommendations in three primary races.
May 18, 2012
The council should provide some direction
The Galveston City Council ought to direct its new city attorney to release information that would answer some questions about some investigations.
May 17, 2012
Are you bullish on the isle?
Just a reminder that the developer conference sponsored by the GEDB and UTMB is Friday.
May 17, 2012
Needed: A public accounting
City leaders ought to be more than idly interested in all of the problems with the May 12 election.
May 16, 2012
750 women can't be wrong
It's not too late to get a ticket for the women's conference.
May 16, 2012
Compare candidates’ answers side by side
If you’re trying to sort through the candidates in contested races in the May 29 primaries, look for our candidate questionnaires.
May 15, 2012
Clean beaches and public access
The Severance case has raised some interesting questions about whether it’s still possible to clean all of Galveston’s beaches.
May 14, 2012
The territory of rising rates
The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association is going to discuss a proposed system of territorial rates Tuesday.
May 13, 2012
Go vote today
Don’t forget to vote today.
May 12, 2012
If you missed it ...
An editorial cartoon published Friday puzzled some readers.
May 12, 2012
A long-standing policy
The Daily News has a long-standing policy against publishing letters backing candidates on election day.
May 11, 2012
A good example of openness
The interesting thing about Hitchcock ISD's selection of its new superintendent is that the public was allowed to play a role — and did.
May 11, 2012
Minimize the confusion
For several reasons, Saturday will be a challenging day for election workers.
May 10, 2012
A seawall parking idea
What would happen if Galveston banned parking on the south side of Seawall Boulevard?
May 09, 2012
‘Top 50’ are recognized
The Galveston Academic Excellence Booster Club awards program is tonight. It’s open to the public. There’s no charge to attend.
May 08, 2012
Meet the candidates for sheriff at special forum
Please reserve some time Wednesday evening to get to know the people running for sheriff.
May 07, 2012
What the fight with UTMB is all about
The Daily News and the University of Texas Medical Branch are having a dispute about whether settlement documents should be released to the public.
May 06, 2012
City manager should have those powers
The emergency powers provision embedded in both Galveston’s existing charter and in state law has been tried and found wanting.
May 05, 2012
City council should take another shot at that one
The League City council should reconsider its decision not to allocate $8,500 for a service that provides rides to the poor and disabled.
May 04, 2012
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