http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2009 The Galveston County Daily News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:28:34 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://galvestondailynews.com/images/masthead-rss.png http://galvestondailynews.com/ 144 30 The latest news from The Daily News http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=504d483ba814d73e Officials with island-based American National Insurance Co. confirm the company laid off some employees last week, but not as many as rumored. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:28:34 CST 2b6423c1be084b31ad5f76196ec9f9fe http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=fccae8beb71c2058 Some island apartment complexes have dates with demolition crews, while others will be stripped down and built anew. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:15:23 CST 465f9232025978f8fd01ce1a0156be61 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=758584f9e2b2c78b For those who missed the latest serving of Buzz Blog, Five Guys Burgers and Fries is planning a League City eatery. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:08 CST 4a023acd48ed390599163859360c7912 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7a3ee27a53bf6d78 Downtown dwellers report promising cleanup activity at the long vacant and neglected Jean Lafitte Hotel on the island. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:46:56 CST 5b9118463e989a0db84a025ca7a2606b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f1c21ea2031b25a9 A reader reports Gringo's Mexican Kitchen is cooking up a League City location, while the new Judge's Bar and Grill is earning culinary kudos. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:56:57 CST 09b90f46a42712a59160cd91fff6ee02 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=735bd208e80eb72d A new 9,000-square-foot building is soon to house Charles Polsen’s South Shore Surgicenter, specializing in cosmetic, reconstructive and hand surgery. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:23:19 CST a9fb02940a9fd1d385f70863e97b4f16 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=079f669fa83ae36c Clary’s Seafood Restaurant reopened during the weekend to happy crowds. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:28:48 CST 665a0d0b2229d18399e05eb2da3f9e25 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=58b7d564fd00bcbb The Gaido family is taking its famous fare on the road, and crews have finished rebuilding the interior walls at Buchanan Gallery. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:43:49 CST cc2dc228c224f957ee0eb3fe5f8775e1 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9ee27b868fc97ec8 Is the vacant Lamar Elementary School in La Marque about to look smarter? Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:13:40 CST acc27a21da5bf5eadf736d3ac3747598 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=47e1556fe7bd1e73 Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas said there’s no truth to the latest rumor she met with Donald Trump and Tilman Fertitta about the East End Flats. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:06:52 CST 0707d0577a799ea448c2f0e1604e1525 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=24138d4e1151582b A cemetery manager has formed a separate business to provide upkeep services for family plots, and egg eateries are hatching all around Clear Lake. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:58:50 CST 5485828a11f98e21acff673244a7563a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=bdbf19e3fd513ceb An 80-year-old island jeweler is reopening, and a cigar shop hopes a city smoking ban won't snuff it out shortly after its grand opening. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:17:10 CST a97aabb966e89f70a05ad35614f1949f http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ead3d6968b84101b Shopping center Gulfway Plaza at La Marque is sitting pretty with a new tenant, Mary’s Formal Creations. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:40:11 CST 008d0f4a23d53ac07d23f81be1a2fe76 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=68eefc93670c4140 The owner of Galveston Bookshop marks her 10th anniversary, and League City may soon get a farmer’s market. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:12:18 CST 4cb63efc157372674c5f5c7337163e81 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3519c12be9976bf6 Knapp Flower Shop and Santa Fe Trails both are back in business after making repairs to damage from Hurricane Ike. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:29:38 CST 1d3d0153024bb1a02cbaafeda54a4963 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=23c332a35b354967 Rumors are making the rounds that the League City Town Center store left vacant last year by Circuit City soon will get a new tenant. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:10:21 CST b639641d138824fdbe36638890860c74 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=41041c757901d5eb United Fire Group’s employees returned to offices at 2115 Winnie St. on the island after working in cramped, temporary offices in Webster since the storm. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:16:35 CST 31c27a655e39925023f7c4046f7d026e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6e5f39990a281257 Night life in the island's downtown is getting more interesting. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:25:47 CST f42b5e73c324498e214732f079a336f2 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d22fd3236355ba5c Galveston's McDonald's restaurants announced return dates, and girl's fashion mecca Forever 21 in Baybrook Mall is moving into a much larger space. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:10:32 CST 0528db3d496b55ce049f496a2722dad7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f0c47220e97f93df Biz Buzz serves up some restaurant news as Cakes N More bakery opens in Santa Fe and Café Adobe eyes a Baybrook Mall site. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:01:50 CST 2423710686fe361658a0ceffc944287c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=73993c135d4b3a01 Kroger plans to add almost 30,000 square feet to the store at 3135 FM 528 in Friendswood. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:14:52 CST a73d35c2486e05d6cb8ed488cfa511f8 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=19204020ada40c1a After months of hammering it out with insurers, the island’s Village Hardware has returned to its original 61st Street address. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:57:44 CST 83ed6af23ac47887f582ffee02d29ca3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=efa92928f427f3c3 A lot of island businesses — even some we thought were permanently sidelined by Hurricane Ike — are preparing to open this month. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:55:10 CST 986c0b647f068ebd06d194832e6f478b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=16810f4d06339af0 Houston-based development firm Griffin Partners isn’t letting a tough economy slow progress at Nassau Bay Town Square. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:33:21 CST c49d49b879adc6bf5a961d828791c669 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ea52df445f4a9ca6 The building housing Mickey’s Marine in La Marque is getting a makeover. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:53:23 CST 8a9a43f164ebf7c1415f0c713f57521a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0e05e241dd679723 La Marque has a new eatery. Sharonda Thomas has opened Sumthin’ Good, 1916 Cedar Drive. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:26:33 CST cb5148cfe818a7f4401030a3c1a36f66 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ca6b12627507b423 County officials confirm site work has begun on a venture near Dickinson backed by former Astros pitcher Brandon Backe, his relatives or both. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:49:59 CST b3998072fa2bd1fdd28015482c9d1a9a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=69fe6efa84261d18 Look for a major commercial real estate move soon after the Safety Council of Texas City purchased the old Carbide Employees Credit Union. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:31:41 CST f8e1af40f964a96fe14cc921fd596823 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f6dbf82addb92ead Just shy of a year since Hurricane Ike, the island’s Bistro LeCroy opens its doors today. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:59:28 CST b623bd754a7118621a6c7b8380979999 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=728b255562cacf34 For years, islanders went to Luke’s Supermarket & Deli stores to cash pay checks, buy barbecue and shoot the breeze over cold beers. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:10:13 CST 418ac5c69ea7db9a03ff20cb8a689107