http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2011 The Galveston County Daily News Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:00:09 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=f83c0d8b2e112bb2 GALVESTON — George Pena started working at his father’s shop, which was then on 21st Street at Avenue N½, and he got hooked. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST 8c9d56a147a73f23bd12460ebe9bb201 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1756c235184fbc03 A plight faced by many small businesses is the prohibitive cost associated with health insurance. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST 0121744b11aeb9516ca4f7980344679b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=807c7bc3b781e279 GALVESTON — Steve Cernak, director of the Port of Galveston, is a finalist for the director’s job at Port Everglades in Florida. Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST 830bfa0ee1a7b594fab565dc4d9c4744 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c4d52ccd72f221de Workforce Solutions will present a free seminar on “What Does Drug Testing Have to Do With Your Company’s ROI?” Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST d19e412025df5690e758e43f13010bc8 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=741e8a86c97b8b02 The North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce recently introduced its new board members for 2012. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST b8ca4d66341e5e250845aeefb58f624e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=408dbf18700f24fd Doreen Hughes, owner of Mainland Testing, provides an inside look into her company, her business philosophy and how she got into the business. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST b0e2513233eab4b8c93ff7afc6edbcbf http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b979569259504043 GALVESTON — The Galveston Chamber of Commerce is bringing the Try It Local program to the island. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST 835c10fa9330c9eccae449550b0c4ff7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d2c38817d639b072 A deal struck Thursday would allow UTMB to continue providing care to state prisoners through the end of the fiscal year. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST 7709c5aa355af70c7c8a4b6c14229a1b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7bdaf781f6701204 GALVESTON — Attorney Anthony “Tony” Brown has been elected as chair of the Coastal Windstorm Insurance Coalition and its parent organization. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST fbc1444d2b09d2c1fcbb83867fa9c8be http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=aeed36dc2bb80df9 Coastal Windstorm Insurance Coalition board of directors chairman Anthony Brown talks about the organization's plans. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST 56213663e41a8e7777f256d72df356ba http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=10e49138ccfee9a9 After three years of planning, designing and building, the Galveston Fishing Pier reopened in October with a few additions. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST 5744da8d0fee8ead11530f4ac328114e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f48c8fb03941de08 GALVESTON — The Galveston Chamber of Commerce welcomed more than 80 new members and six upgrades of existing membership investments. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST 330c23ee10f05436f8000ac4c486ecfb http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7d28cf8e685031ff Nine small-business owners will receive awards from the Galveston County Economic Alliance today. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST c11f056c25109ab8eedfe10bb76ba57e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7fd6114267980a08 Thousands of consumers will line up at big box stores around the county for Black Friday sales that are hours earlier than seasons past. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST 182106186325342a01f4551801ce3ed9 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=eb2afbbe8d20c14f Cari J. Parker, the new site manager for Eastman Chemical Co. in Texas City, sits down for a question-and-answer session. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST c51ff5cfd8f1195db8dcb03a8bfe6f1d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6bf69f140ec5d77a Recently, the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives announced its Texas Programs of the Year at the annual conference in Austin. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST d172a65cf0af90ec7d25826599cedddc http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=651fc0b66f593c33 GALVESTON — Carnival Triumph towered over The Strand Historic District on Thursday on its first day at its new homeport. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST 1d13a7d0e90c8540f52197ef008d508b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c8275773072e3afe GALVESTON — Island car dealership Sand Dollar Autoplex has been sold, a company representative said Thursday. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CST 2185e1c057ee194135563a071669a10e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=10ae83c35aafe30a GALVESTON — The Chamber of Commerce Education Committee will announce plans for its outreach plan with local schools at the Galveston Lemonade Day luncheon. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CST c9d5ec77c7f97ec5fce8f96bb0d8fa6d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=daa0426cfd223d69 LEAGUE CITY — League City Chamber officials unveiled a new Member2Member program at the chamber’s September membership luncheon. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CST 56e06bea8cc11477eb0e5dd2b5804ee6 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f6456648dc13a1f5 GALVESTON — The board of directors of the Galveston Friends of Business met Aug. 4 to reactivate the organization. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CST 463947e1d020b052bc71a9f056fdaf8a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=36381a9c20dc8ccc Comcast is extending the launch date of its all-digital distribution to Sept. 13 to allow customers additional time to secure free digital equipment. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CST 20663b74711f3497129e7009b58335fd http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4cb65751e928df22 GALVESTON — Nautilus International Holding Corp. announced Friday it has completed the acquisition of Suderman Contracting Stevedores and Suderman Terminals. Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CST da2374f4cbe633be016f19db78a1a4f4 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3b1b3bdcb22dbf5c TEXAS CITY — BP refinery officials said they are not yet back to full production since a series of power outages and an emergency shutdown. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 CST 4ddd1602df96fcacccb551cd3a08e17b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4c6d7e32b7d39ce8 GALVESTON — The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded the Galveston Chamber of Commerce with 4-Star Accreditation. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CST 91b53bf78c6249f207c013b5b12be02e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=04200e8192bbdd45 Galveston home sales increased more than those in all other Texas markets during the fourth quarter last year. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 CST fd2315fb8410fa5c61e62622d4d0b616 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=085be2bfd79c5bab TEXAS CITY — BP Texas City officials confirmed a series of turnarounds are taking place at the refinery, and local businesses are seeing economic benefits. Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST 5185d1bf46a352aeab95767f66305dcb http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9b4cccf4e1cbb8b1 TEXAS CITY — Beer wholesaler Del Papa Distributing Co. has finalized the purchase of about 26 acres in Texas City for a new distribution center. Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST e7c9dbb81b75cdf2ea6cfd4cc5bd6bdb http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=58bc302478288511 LEAGUE CITY — Tanger Factory Outlet Centers said Monday it planned a 95-store outlet mall near Interstate 45 and FM 646 in League City. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST 64addfdb62316d06a6fb9a851571c846 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=746bb36f5ac448b7 TEXAS CITY — Major mall operator Simon Property Group said it plans to build a 350,000-square-foot outlet center at Interstate 45, south of Holland Road. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST 20fd981151cc4100467281bdc18c5d00