http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2009 The Galveston County Daily News Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:34:03 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=52796ea0e1b558e9 A Galvestonian says, while mourning the loss of trees to Hurricane Ike is fine, it's more important to care for people who lost their lifestyles. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:32:00 CST 94dc7880379f66ce304dcbefa63709e8 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c85309a55470a812 A member of Galveston County’s National Adoption Day team exhorts readers to consider giving a home to one of the county's foster children. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:34:03 CST 82402ca20b25cf5ed7724fcc88c424e6 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=85b6a76b279b1da7 A woman who lost her mother to cancer encourages everyone to find out as much as they can if a loved one is ill. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:42:57 CST a2069a6fa0ba433d56c1dc23366db335 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=20afb18d70f8a5e9 A writer for a Washington-based civil-liberties organization outlines the way in which citizens' constitutional rights are ignored in court. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:29:43 CST 743638f324811a7fec094a10c1d30969 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5e837da08a001366 A resident of Galveston replies to three recent guest writers who have addressed the subject of socialism and Americans' knowledge of it. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:29:08 CST cbe5ef162e41eefe897c138c1ff5f3bd http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b102c918d05c7680 A Texas City resident joins others who have written recently to complain about changes to the employment policies at College of the Mainland. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:29:36 CST 7c0d1a3ebf70c528338a93b779e17e08 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=26adce55e33ae45c A retired journalist who lives on Galveston Island accusers right wingers of using desperate and unethical methods of criticizing the federal government. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:06:48 CST b1fd0e618d422ee2192eaf080f944a1c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c393000ff3258a06 A Meals on Wheels board member encourages readers to participate in its fall fundraisers, a dinner and banquet and holiday golf tournament. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:46:17 CST 72654239f64e23b7e292b2ff8bdfd099 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b44723a7519636c3 Runge Park consists of 20 acres on which are a great variety of facilities and history. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:45:39 CST bd2a1a6e0107aeffa22ecd24ced240f8 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=45fb4606148d5258 A La Marque resident questions how lawmakers will pay for their plans for health care plans. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:31:18 CST c31b927e3bb6c536efa99f428604d43d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=38c964423d219b88 The Texas Municipal League, a lobbying organization funded by taxpayer dollars, continually tries to chip away at the public’s right to know. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:04:20 CST 6e39875cc273e527f393069f86582e13 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=8e8c39c66abc06ad During all the debate about health care, don't lose sight of the Medicare Open Enrollment period, which begins Monday. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:10:09 CST 3cb5fdc9fa3923613d981b63d4569f69 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a31bfd0bbe152936 A resident and businessman in Texas City applauds the city's mayor for speaking out against the record fine placed on one of its biggest employers. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:45:55 CST 0f6dbaa6c62f9c4980ad34c881c9fb49 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=04052a27bfef223a A leading member of Galveston's Islamic community grieves for the lost lives at Fort Hood and prays the massacre is not attributed to Muslims' beliefs. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:01:23 CST eba40bacca99947e15afcd6fdd3dc853 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cd0f4afb01335ce8 A Texas City resident long connected to College of the Mainland berates its board of trustees for its changing employment policies. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:15:09 CST ab0825a73727fc5625194f9c85f870f5 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9b36306fd7a762d2 The national commander of the American Legion calls on everyone to honor America's war veterans for their magnificent service to their country. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:45:47 CST d9d3b0bd3e3f055e441b9075a71ea5d7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0a5f1088af560358 A resident of Galveston writes about a First World War poem that's read in every VFW post on Veterans Day each year. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:46:31 CST f0e622c39b003066491a2a7ff8f6f56e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4963baffc1779419 A Texas City resident and prominent county veteran completes his two-part series on the value of veterans to American society. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:46:44 CST edf033854ad0f7a8a7526b0e52a1d384 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=71dd7bc060529b91 The governor of Texas tells how boasting to New Yorkers about the state of Texas' jobs market makes him really happy. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:55:34 CST bdf2c9d557ebb5f38c9288b48f41e404 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=446bab59d0660c31 As the octane that will fuel the country’s economic engine, Texas needs companies to begin hiring, not firing. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:39:00 CST ef1d606eabf8588f1c1f00b2ce34558a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=98d418070c1bd272 The arts in Galveston are deserving of much more support and attendance from not just the stalwart Galveston community but also the larger area. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:38:29 CST f806f27d26b8125320607d904f6cb328 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1a8249284abf376e A crowded little bar and restaurant in old Havana brings together people from around the world. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:37:55 CST 4c43b998b144c7d9059cc622871c5c26 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e214069e55db4494 A Galveston attorney argues universal health care is not socialism, but also benefits employers. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:09:19 CST dc329be879be65ed5b870a75bc560627 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9b691d719ab20cee A keen-eyed reader from Louisiana disputes "historical facts" cited by a recent guest columnist who argued that Fox News was balanced and socialism hateful. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:09:54 CST 3bab01f2569807acd0020a5171520038 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d0d0d76aecea325b Galveston's school health advisory council secretary calls upon the island's parents of school-age children to join the group and help shape local educational policy. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:10:06 CST b41703d7b6f9200e001ab3db8b792a9a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=fd749524b63857c2 A resident of Galveston argues that society must help the poor find a place to live that properly benefits them, which counts out the island. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:09:39 CST 7b1fac75f2285139dbd4021e74dab4f7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d7310fa2fc11dcd1 A resident of Galveston decries double standards in the separation of church and state, because the nation's founders put their trust in God. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:01:01 CST 493da9de274f275c36a5e8b71c01bca3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f74faf2841d23844 A retired teacher recalls the joys of reading his daughter's first writing and argues that it's never too early to start teaching the skill. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:02:21 CST 8e2fd387a2745b956da7a4c0aa3782de http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=8a39f78003817460 A resident of Clear Lake Shores writes in advance of a public meeting about the funding of the redevelopment of a well-known landmark. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:26 CST 7ea46267a64ba3ae028fbc6c5f3ec4b7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cb55179d1907f592 A resident of Galveston defends the island housing authority's plan to redevelop four public-housing projects that were destroyed by Hurricane Ike. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:02:25 CST 15f9a9feffc976219cb0378d9d6735bf