http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2009 The Galveston County Daily News Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:31:12 CDT 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=f5eb179ab199b36f LEAGUE CITY — After reviewing a drought ordinance, city officials have issued a longer list of water rationing rules that go into effect today. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT 44a0aa088e063712e0c087fb523f0130 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=88afb66a9740c933 Fourth of July events published in The Daily News: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT a54513f570370e96f5a244358c0b3ae9 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a0cacc6dbd6411a1 Fourth of July closings published in The Daily News: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT 482f3cc1cfc32af07678821b7e06fb08 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=08c695c3e864d87d LA MARQUE — A 15-year veteran of the La Marque Police Department was picked to be its interim police chief Thursday. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT bb207230fb440e004dc47afb23ec5f0a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7b82e354ed1038e3 Hots dogs, apple pie, cold drinks and, of course, fireworks can be found across Galveston County to celebrate the Fourth of July. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT 09fb3355bd1dec7a686c30a855e72b95 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4b0d78a6c1002f7e PORT BOLIVAR — A federal judge is reviewing documents in the dispute between the Roman Catholic Archdiocese Galveston-Houston and the Our Mother of Mercy congregation. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT df36437837dce0fc5e59637772283fd2 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=8c0096470bb82acf FRIENDSWOOD — After years of coming up just short, Friendswood High School finally took home the University Interscholastic League’s Texas Lone Star Cup. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT f57de3d379bd4b52b6f25fc29d384c4b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b181d117ffa53ab6 JAMAICA BEACH — Prosecutors have upgraded charges in the case of a Jamaica Beach woman killed in an automobile crash last year. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT 4e2bcff81be881f4a3931fff8fe059ea http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5c88b8dda173a44a Thousands of Hurricane Ike victims, most desperate for government assistance to restore and rebuild their houses, may have to wait months for help. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT abc17a0aa882e6e17f402bd59a4090bc http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=adcde6d0b3a26724 Drivers pulled over suspected of being drunk won't be allowed to refuse a blood test during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT a24b54b58362f8dc4b670364958fe18c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=33e74a1a2d454d02 LEAGUE CITY — A statewide drought and higher demand for water prompted League City to issue a mandatory water rationing order that starts today. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT aceb7b5b90cfd12ca5ffd7861c40e191 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cc5b937ed5898d97 County commissioners created a governmental corporation that will have the power to tap into about $2 billion in federal dollars to spark economic development. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT 171997fd66ee838efa7e037e43b751d5 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3ab51ab0bb0f6248 SANTA FE — A beer pong party that turned violent left one man beaten unconscious and another eventually charged with aggravated assault, authorities said Wednesday. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT b3e70d072fc648f6934c288e44f5c35e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0eab60e6e3d51dae GALVESTON — Serial arsonists have torched 30 palm trees since May, and a tree service owner is offering a $1,000 reward for information. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT 858da246521bcdc8490ff01828e36f22 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d52ecb73da5ec96d GALVESTON — The Artist Boat group hopes to reclaim 339 acres of bay-front land using federal hazard mitigation funds. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT 9453ac5bc12edd59705178fcb00939c3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=76dccf3863de4759 U.S. Rep. Pete Olson hosted an energy summit to share concerns about the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT 0b1f906e53138ed5e50f7d4d9baed7d5 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=72b8e2418008a5fa TEXAS CITY — Neither city, state nor federal officials could explain a why a military helicopter was flying low over people's houses Tuesday. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT bc2886af65cf746c4113d31c2445c1e0 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1fcfaea43aa4a2ce GALVESTON — A court rejected an appeal from an inmate sentenced to life in prison stemming from an escape attempt. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT c252ec40f0234da8dbce01cd7198162b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=61ffec8a11eaa954 GALVESTON — The Texas General Land Office will work with Texas Parks and Wildlife to restore more than 300 acres of island wetlands. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT cd01c7bb7bc2292e790597f0e9da6d81 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=49323bf6803fcc6e Convicted federal judge Samuel B. Kent no longer will receive his $174,000 salary or benefits while in prison for lying about sexual assault allegations. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT 5a7b7efdf8930d9b42c41eb7cab835bd http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=aa6b7fe1e9f44eea A top NASA manager is floating a cut-rate alternative to ship astronauts to the moon that costs about $6.6 billion instead of $35 billion. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT 0bbbf74375b1851ba027e61c7e93c11c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e18002743f2141c0 LA MARQUE — An accident cut power for about 1,500 people, but officials still can't explain random power outages that plague the city. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT fe62079a638e90abdaa70045ff033b3e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=311e72d0ac739e64 FRIENDSWOOD — Five residents opposing the city’s plan to issue debt and buy park land outside its limits outlined their objections in court documents. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT f3575385ad1fab85b8a6d60f1486d529 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4601f765220d508f GALVESTON — City officials say they are determined to see trolleys rolling again, but no one knows how long the repairs will take. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT c7ba22a82df0898fe723ff767cb00142 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1c4d669841dfc829 TEXAS CITY — The state attorney general and BP have reach partial settlement in a lawsuit claiming repeated environmental violations at BP’s Texas City refinery. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 0707d8df077e4670506091126085b029 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a72d07b7f03d57b7 GALVESTON — Landry's is in talks to sell the Flagship Hotel or demolish it and develop a "pleasure pier" with amusement rides. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 800c9bd3a709bbdc9bfc4c508b3c2757 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b874490ee3fc2718 FEMA says that as Hurricane Ike recovery progresses, fewer residents need government trailers on the island and Bolivar Peninsula. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 900a5fc27c6ac08b2eea84e5ee4eae18 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=bbb93e2899b81fdd LEAGUE CITY — Government consultant S. Marcus Jahns will lead League City until a permanent city administrator can be hired. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 936b4916ed5249d092746fe72b16994d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9015f86bc6a4bc69 DICKINSON — A woman complains that the new city hall complex isn't as accessible to people in wheelchairs as it should be. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 521a5274390317bb2eb7fb40862be1ca http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=080947183a0bd5f4 LEAGUE CITY — League City on Monday joined a growing list of Galveston County cities urging residents to conserve water. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT c6edfaca518dce1dc24d3256dd849bbc