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 23:27:37 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=93161260d25c0e5d Employees at San Leon's popular TopWater Grill say the restaurant wrecked by Hurricane Ike could open by the end of the week or sooner. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST bed3756f309005b1ba6902733449d95c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6dda519d5abd998f All that renovation work at the former Sonic Drive-In on state Highway 6 in Santa Fe is for a larger Shipley Do-Nuts Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 774097e750e25a4d1735724ae588dc19 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=58db2074bb1e0240 A seawall site is soon to undergo a major makeover and expansion with plans that include what the industry refers to as “Class A” retail. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST f25936d06d7b96b755b5bb15142ba574 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0ebf9f7c0b86d8bb New builders are lining up to enter the Tuscan Lakes development in League City in a year that the industry is reporting “cautious optimism.” Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST b4bd61044cab395dc0f31a3c90029ced http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5ba27d3699b85a95 The once popular eatery Waterman Seafood Grill on the island's West End is up for sale by Stonehenge Real Estate Investment Co. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 36239335e11f047415e09c99bb5c8420 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=99790dd4c47f90b2 Hurricane Ike recovery on Crystal Beach is moving faster than even optimists had predicted. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 93024cea5a277517f71f701bf406a8b4 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=bdf5d9554b4329ed Karen's Kloset, an upscale women's clothing boutique on The Strand in Galveston, opens its doors Feb. 1. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST dc29349b76c0797e77e1230fe8053e15 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5bb55e7f36e2bf64 Mike Dean and a business partner have launched Yaga’s Entertainment Inc. The venture is organizing three new events for downtown this year. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 049615e3698158c8e5cf37fa7391f622 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5b631653116547e8 Seniors searching for housing in the county soon will have more options. Crews have begun construction of the 141-unit Highland Manor in La Marque. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 48d31ac272ff23ff6c7c9f594478fb52 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a5e8e7615157d839 The building that used to house Kmart soon will be home to an all-female roller derby that outgrew its Pearland site. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST db51befc024b9da74b9ee19a6b208f0a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e18e0a2a039cac4e Marathon Petroleum Corp.’s Texas City refinery shut down Monday for a 14-day turnaround. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 12ca43cc58625925830d8ee7ef9d8bc8 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9671e116690cfbbd El Lago Coffee Co., which focuses on eco-friendliness, will begin offering its coffee at Arlan's Market in Galveston. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST 28f04061bd4af4f3db24f5db07acd8b2 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=654af9a1e82b6d22 Deep discounter Dollar General is preparing a larger, free-standing store in La Marque, and a new restaurant might be in the works for Galveston. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST 931ecde5d0277dc9f85638b547bc02b2 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4ceb7cbe6dda6e3a Readers have been asking for an update on Fuddruckers, a downtown eatery that has been shuttered since Hurricane Ike. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST 4746b00bd0c4138baf1d086460dd0fbf http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=16bf1095a62b2eee A Galveston entrepreneur is hitting speed bumps in her drive to operate a mobile cupcake truck. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST ad16da3489652ac7673bc3e78d4d7789 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=85df9f5642a0aee0 Big Daddy’s Smokehouse & Grill in Hitchcock is blowing out the burners after five years serving burgers and barbecue. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST 0fb769e708c82cbbdbc89c930b257f48 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b1a9d7ce4a398bfb Peppers Beef and Seafood in League City closed a few days ago when owners were unable to come to terms on a new lease. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST 2808a84f91b1ae666466a4cbe2dc3d8c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=df5bcd6453ea749d Nearly 15 months after Hurricane Ike, Whataburger at 6327 Stewart Road on the island reopens at 8 a.m. today. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST 7ab8988a7ce6d36ec6fca7ff81c1baa3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b58b40349a9b816e Waldenbooks plans to close its Texas City store in the Mall of the Mainland by the end of the year. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST c0f9c3353408a70d53f2ba8befdef208 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=596ca643437877b9 The Port of Galveston is negotiating to terminate a lease agreement with Southern Compress and Warehouse Co. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST 37193c4971f3dbd77e98b23d8a294115 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a8dc31bd57176975 Fresh rumors about Whole Foods eyeing a site in League City have no meat, company and city officials said. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST fe4e8b2cb4977f7bfad49d541cea633b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=733c10b363d51540 The University of Texas Medical Branch is strengthening its League City presence by leasing 15,000 square feet at Brittany Bay Center to house specialists. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST e258e50d7515de888685c54a8a79c100 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=bade3ffcec925a6c For some, the word “cupcake,” is attention-grabbing enough. But toss in the word “naked,” and it’s sure to cause a buzz. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 3db8d1862531c05ca50ab4a49df0b84a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=669fd9204c6cedca Officials with island-based American National Insurance Co. confirm the company laid off some employees last week, but not as many as rumored. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 2b6423c1be084b31ad5f76196ec9f9fe http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4729e90405117835 Some island apartment complexes have dates with demolition crews, while others will be stripped down and built anew. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 465f9232025978f8fd01ce1a0156be61 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d63ae6023ee9bb80 For those who missed the latest serving of Buzz Blog, Five Guys Burgers and Fries is planning a League City eatery. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 4a023acd48ed390599163859360c7912 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2d04b20554cbfc3f Downtown dwellers report promising cleanup activity at the long vacant and neglected Jean Lafitte Hotel on the island. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 5b9118463e989a0db84a025ca7a2606b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=241ec133b3bec430 A reader reports Gringo's Mexican Kitchen is cooking up a League City location, while the new Judge's Bar and Grill is earning culinary kudos. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 09b90f46a42712a59160cd91fff6ee02 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=fa48859349233afc A new 9,000-square-foot building is soon to house Charles Polsen’s South Shore Surgicenter, specializing in cosmetic, reconstructive and hand surgery. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST a9fb02940a9fd1d385f70863e97b4f16 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f914a5a7caee56a1 Clary’s Seafood Restaurant reopened during the weekend to happy crowds. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST 665a0d0b2229d18399e05eb2da3f9e25