http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2009 The Galveston County Daily News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:29:43 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=a1324b69ebddf927 A writer for a Washington-based civil-liberties organization outlines the way in which citizens' constitutional rights are ignored in court. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 743638f324811a7fec094a10c1d30969 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9d0c68cd494c79a9 A resident of Galveston replies to three recent guest writers who have addressed the subject of socialism and Americans' knowledge of it. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST cbe5ef162e41eefe897c138c1ff5f3bd http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e47f4df68e8acf82 A Texas City resident joins others who have written recently to complain about changes to the employment policies at College of the Mainland. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 7c0d1a3ebf70c528338a93b779e17e08 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=97bcbfbd517e10a1 A retired journalist who lives on Galveston Island accusers right wingers of using desperate and unethical methods of criticizing the federal government. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST b1fd0e618d422ee2192eaf080f944a1c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6906529ade881eb6 A Meals on Wheels board member encourages readers to participate in its fall fundraisers, a dinner and banquet and holiday golf tournament. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 72654239f64e23b7e292b2ff8bdfd099 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d542eeb65a51d5e6 Runge Park consists of 20 acres on which are a great variety of facilities and history. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST bd2a1a6e0107aeffa22ecd24ced240f8 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a1134e8c10500468 A La Marque resident questions how lawmakers will pay for their plans for health care plans. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST c31b927e3bb6c536efa99f428604d43d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=73a630dac58cbd0c The Texas Municipal League, a lobbying organization funded by taxpayer dollars, continually tries to chip away at the public’s right to know. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 6e39875cc273e527f393069f86582e13 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=49a4e7002d170675 During all the debate about health care, don't lose sight of the Medicare Open Enrollment period, which begins Monday. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 3cb5fdc9fa3923613d981b63d4569f69 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=091e568e72cee0eb A resident and businessman in Texas City applauds the city's mayor for speaking out against the record fine placed on one of its biggest employers. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 0f6dbaa6c62f9c4980ad34c881c9fb49 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9a7b0c271fe04e00 A leading member of Galveston's Islamic community grieves for the lost lives at Fort Hood and prays the massacre is not attributed to Muslims' beliefs. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST eba40bacca99947e15afcd6fdd3dc853 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f0123970fd241545 A Texas City resident long connected to College of the Mainland berates its board of trustees for its changing employment policies. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST ab0825a73727fc5625194f9c85f870f5 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=950f7471767780fe The national commander of the American Legion calls on everyone to honor America's war veterans for their magnificent service to their country. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST d9d3b0bd3e3f055e441b9075a71ea5d7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cf85f9b0292bb720 A resident of Galveston writes about a First World War poem that's read in every VFW post on Veterans Day each year. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST f0e622c39b003066491a2a7ff8f6f56e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6d1b40f33dde0407 A Texas City resident and prominent county veteran completes his two-part series on the value of veterans to American society. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST edf033854ad0f7a8a7526b0e52a1d384 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=aae91383bcf3c506 The governor of Texas tells how boasting to New Yorkers about the state of Texas' jobs market makes him really happy. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST bdf2c9d557ebb5f38c9288b48f41e404 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cd2ec36db7cd988b As the octane that will fuel the country’s economic engine, Texas needs companies to begin hiring, not firing. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST ef1d606eabf8588f1c1f00b2ce34558a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0b425534d52a5113 The arts in Galveston are deserving of much more support and attendance from not just the stalwart Galveston community but also the larger area. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST f806f27d26b8125320607d904f6cb328 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5ff55ddb0f57c29d A crowded little bar and restaurant in old Havana brings together people from around the world. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 4c43b998b144c7d9059cc622871c5c26 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a97efe51efa5650f A Galveston attorney argues universal health care is not socialism, but also benefits employers. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST dc329be879be65ed5b870a75bc560627 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c5bce9d2ad5a1624 A keen-eyed reader from Louisiana disputes "historical facts" cited by a recent guest columnist who argued that Fox News was balanced and socialism hateful. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 3bab01f2569807acd0020a5171520038 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=41ddf92236de9ecf Galveston's school health advisory council secretary calls upon the island's parents of school-age children to join the group and help shape local educational policy. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST b41703d7b6f9200e001ab3db8b792a9a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6afa823b338d7138 A resident of Galveston argues that society must help the poor find a place to live that properly benefits them, which counts out the island. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 7b1fac75f2285139dbd4021e74dab4f7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=934203ccc9f5b137 A resident of Galveston decries double standards in the separation of church and state, because the nation's founders put their trust in God. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 493da9de274f275c36a5e8b71c01bca3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=bc2ac5086f59ec60 A retired teacher recalls the joys of reading his daughter's first writing and argues that it's never too early to start teaching the skill. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 8e2fd387a2745b956da7a4c0aa3782de http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a900289239c694c1 A resident of Clear Lake Shores writes in advance of a public meeting about the funding of the redevelopment of a well-known landmark. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 7ea46267a64ba3ae028fbc6c5f3ec4b7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7ca413569f3decb4 A resident of Galveston defends the island housing authority's plan to redevelop four public-housing projects that were destroyed by Hurricane Ike. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 15f9a9feffc976219cb0378d9d6735bf http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=19040fda0efdf582 We print an excerpt from a letter sent by a resident of Galveston to the island's housing authority criticizing its redevelopment plans. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST b3e5e20a527fa60a60cfd3ab4bfd784d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=21d35c2cf04d3cea A BOI now living in Louisiana weighs in on the subject of planning for the island's economic future. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 9f01915079a9d515e04a154732be03e4 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a843a75f6f5f0a82 A Santa Fe resident takes issue with nationally syndicated columnist Nat Hentoff about his fears for Americans' freedom while the FBI continues secret surveillance practices. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 893d31388f4b6a8c4bcf50ba5e927b20