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 23:33:36 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=52d69ae168425258 The city council formed the Community Investment Committee with the specific duty of bringing forth ideas to move League City forward. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST a54f4ca97f6be3345e0353f87641418e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=191082447d16f965 Instead of discussing setbacks along the coast, the city should be discussing how to keep sand in place and stop future erosion. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 6cbc9a39c658e7bb5b9200b88ea7f85c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4987aa4cba96f986 The state of Texas should be distributing federal disaster funding based on need, not the weather. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 9d07d3b8a9369bc1b0cd6cc3f9704f3b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d5d8c142c47a7de6 It is very costly to clean and maintain beaches. Tom Linton discusses sources of funds for beach cleaning in Galveston County. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 5a7b5f3741d060529f7f5f54edaf3b71 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=364049cb154d2cf7 Harris L. “Shrub” Kempner Jr. gave his annual State of the Economy speech to the Rotary Club of Galveston Island. Here are excerpts. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST d39e424444b94455b6ea31cc7c7e9b4d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=678cd381e48df25b Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nests have increased on the Texas Coast and on the Mexican Gulf Coast, but there's still much work ahead. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 583f3a1978923faafc20f51b3c6d236b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0c77eb3c2bae2283 The president of the Katy Area Republican says U.S. Rep. Ron Paul is too busy pushing his own agenda to pay attention to constituents. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 98948dde0a7b219f858d8a02f559ce7b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cc43e522afa4361b A Galveston mayoral candidate says the city must act now to secure Hurricane Ike repair funds from the federal government. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 357db4e786d8c0996146e818243e4baa http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c2e2aafe15db9fef Help make a real difference in Galveston's recovery in only a few hours this Saturday. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 1df1d097971a96a413ac62218ff6c910 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7331568b6dfbcf6d University of Texas Medical Branch president Dr. David L. Callender addressed the issue of budget cuts in the University of Texas System. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST b67245cccae7128e11b41880910d4fd0 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=db000034b46fd6f9 The Ocean Conservancy group says red snapper fishing rules have paid off with increased size, abundance and geographic range for the fish. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 328b109bcb27c4d0c1ccd55b085a7f37 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ed6bd3c925920d3f With the downtown parking debate seemingly settled, the public housing debate has a much greater effect on Galveston residents and businesses. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST 10e9786f5af22a0b468d059da3ff8114 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=fbda633ef3644a73 The beach is then the longest “park” in the county, and tons of trash are collected yearly by volunteers to keep the beaches clean. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST c8f600f63385cc20cfe37a7e3d8a90e8 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6ada443e182e54d1 The emphasis on moral values, respect and manners are qualities that set Galveston Catholic School apart from other schools. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST db11d8bd03751cca54aa786d9d57029c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=dfba772246581afb The Rev. Kerry W. Tillmon, pastor of West Point Missionary Baptist Church, urges Galveston residents to apply for help in recovering from Hurricane Ike. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST eb3486edab62f781179cd74d838795ee http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=488abe031050823c A recent operation by Galveston Police Department was initiated by recent complaints of illegal activities at the Lazy Lounge. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST f694d927c33b266b0cb60ddcbad805d0 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=90894931378dde06 A UTMB employee describes the efforts of Anna Pearl Rains, a nurse and administrator who died earlier this month. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 4b3252a9b3f692512db7ae028b60f254 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6274f8b3dbb0ac76 A senior citizens advocate urges older voters to know the candidates and the issues ahead of the March primaries. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 78cad3c3681252a9111299f112f9e35d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=70c807440fd76fb5 A member of Daughters of the Republic of Texas tells the history of the group's headquarters. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST cd9389b093498f7be542d7da02dc8b9d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cafdc75057aeb7cf A Galveston College English professor tells about Galveston Reads' new subject, "Rocket Boys." Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 00dcd400be7c34902fea6bf3e7023c1a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0373dae4cb08309f Cindy Schulz reminds everyone if you become a mentor this year, it might be the one resolution you will want to keep. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST f687d605868bd90df63e5beca8e18ff7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f2db06262743d3e1 The students, staff, parents and board members of Odyssey Academy are reminiscing about all that Robert A. Mosbacher Sr. gave to Odyssey Academy. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST e8850ae6574d1247498b4fc0551dedb3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=254d8bf84020ef7d The United States can ill afford to turn a blind eye to our neighbors in this hemisphere. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 59e1851ff841c7bff5a2e6d3ff50fd7c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c1b6d802b0f769f8 Bill Cherry shares a story about two islanders' heavy equipment company and an old tractor named Sis that became a monument. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST d3dcf66c305b5a321031f484d4f88417 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0a99d073b10b8b1c Jobs are good for teenagers, but they must remember that school comes first. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 86d7d0e4ff9e1c4f059f675f374085ad http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=59c2bf7d9e735bbd Women on Bolivar Peninsula seem to have always been and continue to be imbued with a “never say die” attitude. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 7fbefb4f947b4b5945ad1f910b934721 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6039c08d1991ab45 TEXAS CITY — Recently, after four nights below freezing temperatures on the Mainland, the sun came out — and so did the honeybees. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST f6daed33325a06efecbf696a007e04fe http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2c33c566e074ad44 The Nassau Bay Peninsula is the jewel of the Clear Creek Watershed to many wildlife and conservation enthusiasts. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST a9b84e743d58a50c81c823c07131bc9b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=349ddbeeeb5a724e The state health commissioner says it is absolutely not too late to get vaccinated against H1N1. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 3b7ab7d9f4ca01fe61e3f88622a8d630 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2f8aa142ffe32079 Environmental attorney Jim Blackburn sends newsletters on environmental issues on the Upper Texas Coast. Here are excerpts from his Holiday Coastal Update. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST 9cfdfddfbd4cf8042d8ec27bf2483639