http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2010 The Galveston County Daily News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:38:10 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=9f1fcf3b08785ae7 A University of Texas Medical Branch doctor argues physicians must be good stewards of scarce resources. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 2737da79586f7adcba98c1e7aeada0d7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7a6f027e91af216b Obama's plan for NASA leaves the U.S. without an easy way to launch astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 37fd12d0bf53337b800259b27994d600 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5d23a875183e7411 The Galveston public school district’s plan for a new stadium on 83rd Street should not encroach upon wetlands. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST d91b9006fad95deeb423a4f6fd047261 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=da708ecd19d526ab A retired professor discusses the science behind the dangers of burying radioactive waste. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 6fe322c274f1807a0504d181eddfd312 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=169e29829a47356d The president of The League of Women Voters of Texas outlines ways to increase voter turnout. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 59a7b9eb3ea1dbc8c74c5686d5b2561c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d477a5fae00b99bf A Galveston mayoral candidate says it's up to the next mayor and city council to tackle poverty on the island. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 75627b6efe2a2a2f62ada9ff26f235aa http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=8aeae748e057c0b8 The Republican candidate for county judge says NASA is not only vital to the area's economy, it is needed for nation security reasons. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 988364bcc26502007c86ec98737dbd5c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1101b2d0d2ab0e94 A League City resident discusses the historical value of the Butler oak trees on Main Street in League City. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 59ab75fc697e2ef7cb1da361dcaa55d2 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9c0a720c6d6a20b9 It’s evident from the Feb. 25 city council meeting that Galveston is being run by the greedy, power hungry or the simply insane. I’ll explain. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 72a9d54d9a794568b79f7976fc393562 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a0fd71dace7b30db The Galveston Chamber of Commerce will host its 164th annual meeting at The San Luis Resort Spa and Conference Center this evening. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 62379102bd28b77ec7094dae7ac0757e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=932196dd987c91bf Opportunities are available for those looking to find a satisfying vocation or career and enjoy good middle-class wages or salaries. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 53c2f0379692c6484d564c69f7750b1e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0a23c78ddc199c8b A grandmother learns an interesting lesson in responsibility when her granddaughter is awarded a ticket for doing the right thing. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 94c6f112c493015e6e3c0c8a4c46e9fb http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=06142380204ad60a Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, including U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, are about to vote on a resolution that shouldn't be on the docket. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST b870bcd318b8d667a4d61a6e71acd49d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=577aee6484cc8f89 The United States lost its leadership in developing nuclear energy because waste disposal has become a political, rather than a scientific, problem. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST c8f63ae2f47f5f4c2a736be51a458859 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b4e07444765c3c5f A Santa Fe resident writes that a recent guest column about “stopping” beach erosion isn’t the definitive answer to the problem. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST fb60576f9e664598332350042b87eb20 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f3e585d7f423316c A major step has been taken in the process to rebuild Galveston Island State Park with the appointment of Trey Goodman as superintendent. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 24a2cc0522ee3fd90db81ffe48593c75 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c5a54ca83b6600fe A lawsuit to rebuild the island's public housing will not accomplish the goal of giving children a safe, loving environment. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 384630390a92de6053a58ed085cf9c1b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=eb7aaef431e4aeb6 The president of the Galveston Open Government Project says the group isn't responsible for the mass e-mailing of a rap video. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 1b6fe345f313075d29bfa8a0c603af30 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cda18f3e0378c943 Strangely, those who support abortion rights support government-run health care, and those who oppose abortion oppose health care reform. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST ff0867625d4e17c87b90ecae39b7ba90 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ee8de3deca19781a How do you explain to fourth-graders the difference between African-American history and American history even though when it is combined, it is all history? Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 93f2fe0041b9a37c6bb2622b6134af1b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ef7e4ff2a5d9dd4a There is still time to apply and be counted in the Galveston Housing Recovery Program, but please don’t wait any longer. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 503fea748e4401f2b6ede5a95a6718db http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c8d6274ba383529f The chairman of the NeighborWoods Tree Program urges Galvestonians to come to a tree giveaway Saturday. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST ae3db6e75ae166ec9b0cfe545849f6b4 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b725c564a270263d A former interim superintendent at the Texas City school district writes in defense of Richard Carter, saying he was efficient and empowered administrators. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST a0e206c1adcb6005e02abf7e595b5ec0 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e199dd0c2d06cf8d Galveston must provide subsidized housing in a way that does not segregate lower-income families and places the elderly and disabled near essential services. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST e8b938548b91e03d623723ae82d4841c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=97bbde0a88c71e5b The Federal Railroad Administration does not set train speed, just the track safety standards that railroads must follow. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 8db21cd6dfc03daa93e56f473b6fe03d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=255ae06d6b2d4f06 If you are old enough to have children, you are old enough to have memories — get busy recording them to share with future generations. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 6b16e233cdcc4480a91b195b60b85d51 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=86832af703ed0903 A Galveston business owner has some serious concerns regarding Saturday’s article on Steve LeBlanc’s refusal to recycle the West End homes. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 53eb231e83b29b1ca23548ebda4a4fe9 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4d44bdeae1d7a4ba A Galveston Reads committee already is preparing for 2011. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST ca70bdbcb9079f69a43ee7cf4241b7de http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=27c22f633a891b79 A galveston resident realizes her ‘Cosby Show’ moment. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 1d227199e4c5bbd5fe8b63e0ef1fc58d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b3b913217f1e3016 The guest column written by Betty Streckfuss regarding Meals On Wheels was not completely accurate in regard to Galveston Island. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 96aaff0cbd34c1838078949a7bcd47c0