http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2009 The Galveston County Daily News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:24:06 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=0d4f49d014757ed4 GALVESTON — The former commander of the USS Cole spoke during the 98th annual American Association of Port Authorities convention on the island Tuesday. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST cad1e610fba3f8e4d7f61c10c0bb6fba http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c8052f13cb6e3c93 GALVESTON — The American Association of Port Authorities yearly convention takes place in Galveston Oct. 25. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST c4e72714fe3f8608ebab0c48627a6a62 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=64dfb21964662f09 Parties are steaming ahead with hearings to set ship pilot pay despite threats of litigation by attorneys for two major cruise lines sailing from Galveston. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST 2a29652e886ba40c4c964caabeef433f http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=92bca36bda564cab Here’s a list, though not comprehensive, of businesses throughout the county that haven’t returned since the storm. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST f15bf7d1274ec1946d5ce8d518583ad5 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ab8647e44c42df09 Landry’s Restaurants Inc. said Wednesday it was reviewing strategic alternatives, including selling the company to its chief executive. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST f42983f691338e6339a0aac729faa916 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=22340c50b0fb41f3 AUSTIN — State insurance regulators this week accused the Texas Windstorm Association of deceptive practices in its handling of loose shingle claims. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST ef320c5e52a5f9b68750d0542eaf3324 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a1d74dffa89ceed1 Ship pilots in Galveston and Texas City abruptly decided to drop their request for a controversial rate increase. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST 1f892957b260a88f9b21ab438a520ff1 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e6988364697783ac SANTA FE — A Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce official sent an e-mail to members asking them to patronize a business in danger of closing. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST 6a5d920af83e800bdc2d921f8004b407 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=647174616fe07746 Business Briefs published in The Daily News: Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST 12a9bd48735744781346551878040e8f http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9255d789ab0d0625 The union that represents the bulk of the nation’s oil refinery workers walked out of talks with oil industry representatives on worker safety issues. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST 800a0e519c1d102e1cb00b0e6606c44c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4db49181742c6706 TEXAS CITY — A stockholder sued BP last week claiming repeated environmental violations at its Texas City refinery were dragging down the company’s stock value. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST 1b073267793abb182f20223031d6aa37 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d237e7fb62d4b817 Ship pilots have won a 5 percent across-the-board increase in the fees they charge to steer vessels into island and Texas City ports. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST 2dab8fa78554285ec54397405608c87b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=8341254b9a198611 TEXAS CITY — Rob Heifner has taken over as CEO of HCA-affiliated Mainland Medical Center. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST 8ec72a61b2adad097a1c3aa06751e8c4 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7a1f50f1162f4fb0 HOUSTON — The contractor that manages the space shuttle program from NASA will layoff 400 employees, including 160 from the area. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST 75fddfa981f768feff175055de4aef6a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cd513c2c31bc2bf1 GALVESTON — The Wharves Board of Trustees agreed to hire a consultant to do a conceptual planning study for the proposed Pelican Island container terminal. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST b38a06580159a697ea95bb8d2dd37fcd http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=09982676ba7ba2ab TEXAS CITY — A national banking magazine has ranked Texas City-based Texas First Bank as one of the top performing community banks in the country. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST 2462dd8fb9ff7d86d40d1d3bafef7357 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=bcbbbd0005dd691d GALVESTON — The Port of Galveston will ask its governing board today to allow it to apply for a $3.7 million federal loan. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST a1077c70ba11e05a98e6a1e0d6a23f00 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d4bc42d92e2ec616 GALVESTON — A.M. Best recently downgraded by a notch its assessments of American National Insurance Co. and several subsidiaries. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST 046412d5e0fbc5d1493d24f03454c161 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2eccd942ec0e2f7e A hearing to decide whether ship pilots who steer vessels into island and Texas City ports will be awarded a rate increase will be Monday. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST 819246afa96fb038b638841d7e0b24b8 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0f881f44743079b3 GALVESTON — The federal government awarded the cash-strapped Port of Galveston a $10 million grant to repair Hurricane Ike damage to docks. Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 CST ef756feb562248f603161de1820f988a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=011de5bfadc5b103 GALVESTON — The Galveston Economic Development Partnership has begun the second phase of its drive to help island businesses recover from Hurricane Ike. Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 CST 6317a5f2edbb929b72efc1d9523d1d01 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=57ced1f116778893 WEBSTER — St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System and a physicians group have terminated their lease on a hospital at Blossom Street and state Highway 3. Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 CST 8bccf8713efaae09b71ae37946c38c8d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7a20a725321c5222 The Galveston-Texas City Pilot Association has filed for multiyear rate increases after negotiations with ship owners, operators and agents drifted into impasse. Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 CST 964834b98d2b0e40e55bae8943521b0c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f6cf6423cb0c4d2b GALVESTON — The Daily News is launching a new hotel reservations service in partnership with galveston.com. Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 CST 0a772e8cc7cb2516f6c79b1be1a44e9e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c34b4cd67853a2ba Chrysler’s announcement it would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy wasn’t exactly bad news for some area dealers who predict a better automaker will emerge. Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 CST bd8adc50836aaba960773ef3c6f8a4d1 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=34029633797e20ab Federal regulators have given Guaranty Financial Group,which operates branches throughout the county, until May 21 to improve its financial position. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST f8f3e2e64f15fb85c3e630d6c6553e9e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=72ee258755aa22e8 GALVESTON — A large part of the island’s multifamily housing stock is changing hands as investors find the post-Hurricane Ike market to be buyer friendly. Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CST 00e07f67ef00bee058b3bd67697d1304 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=52c8e18ad2914e93 American National Insurance Co. is moving about 400 employees from its downtown island tower to offices in League City in the next 18 months. Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST 07140f1ba0734d4ddb04cdecaa88084d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a502a083c858fa69 After failing it is plan to go private, Houston-based company Landry's says it will get loan, sell senior notes to continue business. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST 85c66d944599c92d9189939a73074a01 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a024a910042e4d93 A list of business openings in Galveston County following Hurricane Ike. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST 4d77e0c676189e41ec4dd19e4a5d653d