http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2010 The Galveston County Daily News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:33:36 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=2ab53d7e0cc01661 The city council formed the Community Investment Committee with the specific duty of bringing forth ideas to move League City forward. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:33:36 CST a54f4ca97f6be3345e0353f87641418e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=554885ccd69e64a4 A break for the relative few would mean a shift in the tax burden toward those whose property values didn’t drop catastrophically after Ike. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:06:44 CST 6175d40124b7187b8389b0cd66dd0fec http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3cdfce2cf9999921 City activist Greg Roof is considering a run for mayor but acts mainly through petitions and speeches at city council, avoiding thoughtful dialogue. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:31:55 CST fd0e82bb2bb72c6aa3deb52e5aadded1 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7469c6854ed96207 Anesthesiologists used to be considered "phantoms" of medicine but today are more visible and often consult with patients before upcoming surgeries. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:11:03 CST ae14dd92f58dc3a2468411f329543c0f http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4ae560e5df5283e4 Cathy Gillentine is ready for for things to get back to normal after some crazy days. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:03:56 CST 604018774a8a73bc505ca9a763f21856 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=38315f0227b52a56 Instead of discussing setbacks along the coast, the city should be discussing how to keep sand in place and stop future erosion. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:04:40 CST 6cbc9a39c658e7bb5b9200b88ea7f85c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=08b956565e5eb4ba The state of Texas should be distributing federal disaster funding based on need, not the weather. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:04:15 CST 9d07d3b8a9369bc1b0cd6cc3f9704f3b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6740ed51e8bf478b It is very costly to clean and maintain beaches. Tom Linton discusses sources of funds for beach cleaning in Galveston County. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:05:04 CST 5a7b5f3741d060529f7f5f54edaf3b71 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2d47c4c70259f084 The city of Galveston and people who influence polices on West End issues developed a credibility problem by putting special interests ahead of public interest. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:39:01 CST 7c26925c6d50a1f97b1cc2dd733a8c2a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=98e7d69f0bc7ac86 Opponents of an anti-abortion ad airing during the Super Bowl don't realize they're not helping their cause by shutting down debate. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:38:17 CST f985b2eb4db957c36a18184ada7cabfc http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=35a9b6841b5d805f Help came in many forms for a small bakery almost bit off more than it could chew with an order for thousands of cookies. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:38:34 CST ccafc606830eafdf2ef0eaa809477e13 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d5dc31fac752dce0 The Firefighter’s Childrens’ Parade is at 2 p.m. Feb. 14 from 27th Street to 47th Street and Seawall Boulevard with the theme Salute to Hollywood. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:38:30 CST 7c7c273aed574897f6e2cdd9fbea2b04 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a8149d28b44a5833 Harris L. “Shrub” Kempner Jr. gave his annual State of the Economy speech to the Rotary Club of Galveston Island. Here are excerpts. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:54:41 CST d39e424444b94455b6ea31cc7c7e9b4d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=572454bab1ab0fe9 Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nests have increased on the Texas Coast and on the Mexican Gulf Coast, but there's still much work ahead. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:08:42 CST 583f3a1978923faafc20f51b3c6d236b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=060bdc5fe867cc00 Have a good time at Mardi Gras this year, but be mindful of your surroundings and be respectful of others. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:10:45 CST 2922c54684ca408caf8ff191704ad52c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=941c7c533bb4f438 Galveston Beach Patrol chief Peter Davis gets in the swim with a lively group of island seniors. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:09:02 CST 1789a75b38720bbf6030820b4c5c4237 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7a2319e2d9ac71bf The consequences of a petition that would prohibit the city of Galveston from funneling money to rebuild public housing without voter approval are too unclear. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:32:31 CST d7e5ad00ea55ea21b787ab6d7fa6f3ad http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=28c674249f9f41db The president of the Katy Area Republican says U.S. Rep. Ron Paul is too busy pushing his own agenda to pay attention to constituents. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:34:17 CST 98948dde0a7b219f858d8a02f559ce7b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1b98d46abad7e7c5 A Galveston mayoral candidate says the city must act now to secure Hurricane Ike repair funds from the federal government. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:34:55 CST 357db4e786d8c0996146e818243e4baa http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4cf0a1df15fe71c1 The University Interscholastic League plan for realigning districts was good news for sports fans but raises some questions worth considering. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:46:03 CST c9414ddd335c0868f485f92aa7323ee7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=678fc771aab99959 When officials in Texas City took action against The Oaks Apartments, they made sure the residents didn’t end up on the streets. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:51:52 CST 10b4d42623f59c8b3ec9191e29e2b6f7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=dfd864c5ad795b0d Help make a real difference in Galveston's recovery in only a few hours this Saturday. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:47:39 CST 1df1d097971a96a413ac62218ff6c910 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c5622c0145d3976b University of Texas Medical Branch president Dr. David L. Callender addressed the issue of budget cuts in the University of Texas System. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:48:17 CST b67245cccae7128e11b41880910d4fd0 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3b6d6a448272acc0 Galveston's ban on texting while driving hopefully will make drivers more aware of the road and respectful of others. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:12:48 CST 4d99b46fd869f8b3142b8d43900235ac http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f7c248627da99cb3 The Ocean Conservancy group says red snapper fishing rules have paid off with increased size, abundance and geographic range for the fish. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:13:30 CST 328b109bcb27c4d0c1ccd55b085a7f37 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f94048d231d89809 The hospital administrator is an integral part of the health care team, though not necessarily medically trained. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:18:17 CST 2e2a57a0bf5f77c2332a4270ec222b56 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=845c4cf626127166 With the downtown parking debate seemingly settled, the public housing debate has a much greater effect on Galveston residents and businesses. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:20:01 CST 10e9786f5af22a0b468d059da3ff8114 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=bd37e5911d20dc16 The Nassau Bay Peninsula would make a great place to educate people about nature and wildlife. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:22:36 CST 685d8f53f1a835ccb531e8fb52ccfc1f http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3d63142e036fe14e The beach is then the longest “park” in the county, and tons of trash are collected yearly by volunteers to keep the beaches clean. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:33:49 CST c8f600f63385cc20cfe37a7e3d8a90e8 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=041bbe8fa663d528 Columnist Cathy Gillentine gives a rundown on the ring-down phone system in Texas City. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:32:56 CST f8ce357ebcbae8fadf998b38aef445f6