http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2010 The Galveston County Daily News Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:57:55 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=98d3ca816be99190 GALVESTON — Amanda Blanda says she was inspired to start “By His Stripes,” a ministry has donated more than 500 quilts to children and adults. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:44:57 CST 51deeb78c2364ab04ca196b78fa16084 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9f2aabe9c6075347 Veteran traveler Janice Law offers tips on how to pack light but still have the necessities. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:41:45 CST c4d6cd4e969ca7c3736e1a58d56133c5 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ac7a497ee2448f8a “Red Cosmos" tells the story of the Russian man who is considered the father of modern rocketry. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:44:33 CST c426b1c1b0123d7057c1b969083cea69 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=8644b64ebb2a4a1d Harold Raley points out that Latin may be considered a dead language, but we still use it every day. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:49:58 CST bbf4d025de913eb4bc80879a23b30924 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=71f7b669855ec534 GALVESTON — Aquarius, firefighters and Gambrinus parades kick off the first weekend of the island Mardi Gras. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:54:06 CST 81c420e4662d866952c855af526f112a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=67341b5e1b6e9729 KEMAH — Three Mardi Gras events are set for Saturday in Kemah. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:53:50 CST 14a1094b327a3d449f204e203698167b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=de012a53e83ce53c Area gardeners are fortunate to have a climate that is favorable for growing a variety of fruit trees. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:16:05 CST 3095cf308256bc83c05476d4d6045efd http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=17e153dcf6d77660 Planning a weekend trip to Houston? Here are some events that struck us as interesting. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:16:48 CST 4e33d5d7deb265bc9e31073c95ccbf16 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=bc44493c8aef6ae6 Sally Robinson and Keith Bly write that parents should not fear the worst if their child has a febrile seizure. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:16:27 CST d01b47e970253f9068e75a274a062cd8 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6d2e8996a033fd69 GALVESTON — The Tremont House will serve up Asian fare at this year's Mardi Gras Ball, which has a Chinese New Year theme. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:54:36 CST dfdcd593f09ffb4c533a50b15a82894b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a0a78a9e9e2dc309 GALVESTON — Last year’s Mardi Gras finery might have tilted toward traditional, but this year, you’ll see shades from the ’60s and bright floral prints. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:54:46 CST 28980184536fb47574e09823ca7b5dd7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=abe3c76ca28a6517 Harish Krishnarao praises the work of children associated with the Galveston Island Rotary Club in India. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:40:03 CST 5e427e045dda636e9496ca4bfbcede5d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=44e530591439a16f Mark Lardas reviews “Live Free or Die” by John Ringo. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:50:07 CST 6ad2d49f52dfd33a52d29e7ccaef59a2 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b1abef100310bbc1 Harold Raley discusses Italian words that have spread to the English language. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:50:34 CST d010dbc8fe71fb351944230471fba402 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c76fe1b965a65e1b GALVESTON — The beads start flying next weekend for Mardi Gras. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:05:50 CST d5dd3860450cd01fa0049eb630e185b9 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=235415abbb17ac9d GALVESTON — The Galveston Historical Foundation will present the 14th annual Sacred Places tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 27. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:33:45 CST eb2f61d9210337b0ef9d80f34b040e3c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9c32a8aaf35458e0 Theater Picks published in The Daily News: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:33:54 CST ca0cfcedb966a284f241b0de0798827c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c26bd362ed6a3c14 Entertainment Briefs published in The Daily News: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:34:03 CST 397e552af003fa7537abd2bd2e25a6ed http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3122f41992b27c89 Galveston County is blessed with a growing climate that is favorable for many different kinds of fruit trees. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:37:09 CST 8657f8c83781b9e71d2662460ab71c43 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=50907dbe3a9d1cad GALVESTON — Del Papa Distributing's Beer Gourmet program promotes beer-food pairings in the grocery sections of stores as well as the beverage aisle. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:22:29 CST bf4e48d4e1d0c3faf4ea139f23ec3996 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a78892a843ff4b0a The single most important thing parents can do to protect their children is to make sure they have completed the vaccination schedule. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:38:13 CST 3ceac1a41c8dbf449f36275abffa102a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c0911752b7a64551 GALVESTON — An island clinic makes its mark on saving victims from a deadly lung disease. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:36:41 CST f0105583b2ae20734affb570d3f2f60a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7b2aae58e61d4a36 GALVESTON — The Family Service Center will honor state Rep. Craig Eiland, D-Galveston, for his work in Galveston’s recovery from Hurricane Ike. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:37:26 CST 0aeef3848a8aef5380603e2914e9c4ff http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=67d3835aa553d45c GALVESTON — Librarian Maurine Nichols tells you how to tap into the Rosenberg Library’s databases online. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:38:34 CST 7096f22cd29d22e7745a2b5cd6064930 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=bdc505b215e7ae78 Mark Lardas reviews Amy Alkon’s “I See Rude People.” Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:39:32 CST 19d600bac939c7f6156dfaa1c45bc2c2 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=fe4986659dd7c2ba Dr. Melvyn H. Schreiber reviews Richard Dawkins’ “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:40:06 CST 81eb7fc28b5ad01c5c85c93702a59588 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2e5629b29eda574b Harold Raley has tips on alternate ways of learning a second language. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:43:25 CST 6e85433773df189370918acb9dc95e68 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=785b1113850e424a Two friends who have given each other advice on artwork will have an exhibit during Saturday's Artwalk. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:50:24 CST 51ccceba47516926a8537c73d35b25c4 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=bfbfebdd820d602c Theater Picks published in The Daily News: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:54:13 CST 59d477229d1fe08946ea0c0871af9592 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=de9c5036ea88e666 Entertainment Briefs published in The Daily News: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:55:44 CST 83be670e320283adc34f15813ba3ec66