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Galveston Daily News - Columnists http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from en-us Copyright 2012 Tue, 22 May 2012 08:22:04 GMT Tue, 22 May 2012 08:22:04 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://galvestondailynews.com/images/masthead-rss.png : News http://galvestondailynews.com/ 144 30 The latest news from select id, cleanstr(headline) as headline, /*rss*/ cleantext(story_summary) as story_summary, byline, category, rank, publish_date, date_lastmodified from story where released="Y" AND (layout="text" OR layout="obits" OR layout="announcements") AND ( category="Columnists" ) and publish_date <="2012-05-22 08:22:04" order by publish_date DESC, rank ASC LIMIT 20 The hazards of spring cleaning http://galvestondailynews.com/story/316226/ Spring cleaning is something that should be done and done well. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:00:10 GMT d74c074dcf7919c6b6c665755cfca40f Galveston County Republicans are alive and well http://galvestondailynews.com/story/315934/ Cathy Gillentine writes about the rise of the Republican Party in Galveston County. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:00:11 GMT 6b45701153e51f5237b0418407f243c2 Is the sheriff's race really about boots? http://galvestondailynews.com/story/315646/ Heber Taylor writes about the Galveston County sheriff's race. Sun, 20 May 2012 01:03:29 GMT 113ad7d2a7b345d2aeee8c88bccbb0d4 What message will voters send in the runoff? http://galvestondailynews.com/story/315650/ Patrick Graham writes about the candidates in the runoff Galveston mayoral election and the message voters will be sending with their decision. Sun, 20 May 2012 01:24:02 GMT 71ea5d46492ee0c9254678407f1fb297 Bark in the Park exceeds $20,000 goal http://galvestondailynews.com/story/315794/ Bark in the Park had more than 2,000 attendees — way up from last year — and met and exceeded its goal of $20,000. Sun, 20 May 2012 01:16:00 GMT b0dccc58e0e6b099b34968d9e9f780e6 Group saved in risky rescue http://galvestondailynews.com/story/315290/ A lifeguard showed bravery and wit in a life-threatening situation. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:12 GMT e10818355d65436d0de4d59b9e6fc6a2 Old wives’ tales and health care http://galvestondailynews.com/story/314578/ Dr. Michael M. Warren writes about some old-fashioned remedies that seem to still work today. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:19:39 GMT 47b3762680b231da16a76688bc12cd24 Protect the beaches at Texas City Dike http://galvestondailynews.com/story/314486/ The Texas City Dike is a good secret that should, sort of, be kept by the local folk. Mon, 14 May 2012 01:03:17 GMT afc4fc75d65818285815367e9e05fbce We ask a lot of our county sheriff http://galvestondailynews.com/story/314082/ Galveston County residents want a lot from their next sheriff. Sun, 13 May 2012 00:55:56 GMT cf32ba2f2d3cddb217f82870bb71ae0c Andy Mann is no Andy Griffith http://galvestondailynews.com/story/314086/ With interest, Patrick Graham read when League City Councilman Andy Mann compared League City to Mayberry, the setting for “The Andy Griffith Show.” Sun, 13 May 2012 00:55:06 GMT f8f1e5324e3e4880a632b84046847ae6 Emerald Condos to host open house http://galvestondailynews.com/story/314186/ The Emerald Condos and IBC Bank are co-hosting an invitation-only open house Celebration of the Senses from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Sun, 13 May 2012 01:00:09 GMT 11bf0f3327b55e1d97e676f53ddea92c New rules along Galveston’s beach http://galvestondailynews.com/story/313762/ Peter Davis writes about seasonal rule changes along the beach front. Fri, 11 May 2012 01:01:13 GMT bdf1b2540913b20518a5b7f5d6af211e Smartphones can help your health http://galvestondailynews.com/story/313018/ Dr. Michael M. Warren gives ways smartphones can help with your health. Tue, 08 May 2012 01:00:02 GMT 92e9e394df9be461c41c212c3e38c1f9 Some interesting things in my head http://galvestondailynews.com/story/312842/ Cathy Gillentine unclutters her brain and notebook of certain unrelated items which might be of interest to some. Mon, 07 May 2012 01:01:40 GMT 13894091e0494ef1eb9cf24f9b3ac2a1 Don't let the talk discourage you http://galvestondailynews.com/story/312586/ Don’t discourage others from voting and don’t be discouraged from voting, writes editor Heber Taylor. Sun, 06 May 2012 01:10:29 GMT 9a57c831643b349fce2297f0da4d25ea Galveston Arts Center to honor Armin Cantini http://galvestondailynews.com/story/312590/ Galveston Arts Center’s annual island casual gala, the Sunset Buffet, is honoring its president Armin Cantini. Sun, 06 May 2012 01:22:45 GMT fa1a63a9c728858416dc25003a3bcf29 Isle residents Lowe's biggest challenge http://galvestondailynews.com/story/312602/ Galveston residents might be Stanley Lowe's biggest obstacle in solving the public housing issue, writes Patrick Graham. Sun, 06 May 2012 01:10:41 GMT 1093bb15070e14147fde70265868b681 Firefighters don’t just battle fires http://galvestondailynews.com/story/312086/ Increased coordination between agencies and the heroic actions of firefighters saved the lives of two swimmers. Thu, 03 May 2012 23:46:21 GMT e3de5b73e5c194f5e31c6d6087ee631a Don't leave final plans to the last minute http://galvestondailynews.com/story/311526/ Dr. Michael Warren writes about when and how to start making your final plans. Tue, 01 May 2012 01:00:01 GMT 0399334aa654231ea848a3e4d755f5d8 Month of April full of important dates http://galvestondailynews.com/story/311238/ With all kinds of things going on, I managed to forget, at least for a spell, a few important dates last week. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:00:05 GMT 66a6da3825da5ace61e1427f28985fb3