http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2010 The Galveston County Daily News Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:02:39 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=9ad2e91adcb6ea8f The candidates aren’t the whole story in the May 8 elections. Voters in four communities also will decide the fate of ballot referendums. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 2012404bdac2a3093b16a03a7caabab4 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a0ddf71f2e2b5ccf SANTA FE — A man, his girlfriend and a mutual acquaintance are accused of setting fire to his mother’s house, authorities said Thursday. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 6ae11156393d3f88e771c06d8b043a3b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1c0a1845bd503fdd GALVESTON — City council members approved an ordinance that contains different rules for East End and West End residents. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 37752112b71320cd626b1aff2ce709b0 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=bda5eef22587e85d GALVESTON — A dense fog bank that shrouded the island Thursday snarled vessel traffic into Galveston Bay and stranded cruise ship passengers. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 4b3e7d1585a1bfc527d19d7cf68cfee3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=14d5701b751fa725 GALVESTON — A bartender accused in a cold case killing in Baton Rouge, La., was arrested Thursday without incident on a murder warrant. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST df105d52385106ea663fe23562c87db5 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=76626fc41da14d0d LA MARQUE — Facing a possible massive shortfall next year, trustees Thursday narrowly approved a plan that would eliminate as many as 47 jobs. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 7e63f4f6314c09ff69eb4eda93e57fb3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=dcfeaba7fe81ad3c GALVESTON — A Texas-based group of investors has withdrawn an offer on Edgewater Retirement Community, leaving owners scrambling for new buyers. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 29bebb63dfd4535bafef5246e1690fda http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=bde1ff9f66f8963a LEAGUE CITY — Police were searching for three armed men who broke into a home and terrorized three teenagers and left with $5,400 in goods. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 96cbecebd85bf663fe7fd366e1d180b3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=06b7f2112d1cc1c5 GALVESTON — City council members Thursday approved a neighborhood conservation district to control development in the San Jacinto neighborhood. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 7474a42c30e24f5e19bdb83a12d39d05 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e4e653af19dbaaeb TEXAS CITY — A woman accused Wednesday of hitting her boyfriend with her car was charged with aggravated assault, authorities said. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 7bd8dc2c84574728b2a1458986a51085 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=8ba65964f5b6370f SEABROOK — Seven Girl Scout troops will be making do without their end-of-year party after paying for a portable home for earthquake victims. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 8069cc480d85d45e6f1dbc5645aa2c88 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=8d667adbe484f422 GALVESTON — Sewer line cleaning continues, and the city is evaluating the best remedy for manhole covers exposed during the process. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 5335389646080627c87438e73f359134 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=42723b27b8df3842 GALVESTON — With sales tax revenues down 29 percent in 2010, city officials might be forced to freeze spending. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 64850d474fa7c8d3256286806122357a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5ea57ee0d4d775a7 LA MARQUE — Budget cuts may compel the school district to shut down one of its campuses and reconfigure others. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST b79b84a5e138dbdc6c1744d2c88727bf http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1fa5c7429d916bd2 GALVESTON — A group of San Jacinto neighborhood residents want to establish a conservation district to control development. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 5ec2febae8f1ec379e5e1efa6fd6abe9 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=207ab253eb18e10f LA MARQUE — Seven months after city council members refused to vote on a collective bargaining agreement, firefighters got their new contract Tuesday. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 5450531d33b5194d3148ab666db982f1 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=235561e8100d7686 LEAGUE CITY — The city council voted unanimously Tuesday to move a campaign finance measure for a final vote at its next meeting. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 4142f8198cb2c882d7a5abc00375bd36 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=65aed41aab4cb6da County commissioners today will consider creating a transit district that eventually could lead to expanded public transportation options — including high-speed rail. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 4c697cc6f5a742bb8c28f6e3cb54a9e8 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=be4ff8629be0d06b County officials who run a housing recovery program are hopeful the initial homes scheduled for repair or to be rebuilt will see construction start soon. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 1c528bfca89ee58f2a4bcace6ddcee09 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=dd33906f47a4555c GALVESTON — City council members Thursday will consider approving an ordinance restricting golf cart use across the island. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 535f825273c549f86fcfc3c5aa6c2c98 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e473ac20304e9ced The medical branch this week began mailing letters to another 1,200 patients whose personal information might have been compromised. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST da4f09933d6d77140d598b5b8ae9de3c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f40a8d319be18c95 The permit process and the constant rain keeping the ground wet has slowed down the process of building the new island animal shelter. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST c8c01b695f167265aa766bddb46663a9 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5d5d7e4b52b5eb38 GALVESTON — UTMB is to give a free public demonstration of the way in which it prepared for and responded to the swine flu outbreak. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST b6666d414f20f97f6dc15976839b37a8 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7cbba384f68de212 GALVESTON — The Galveston Historical Foundation’s Bogan and Wilson Family Quilts is on display through May 21 at the 1861 U.S. Custom House. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST eab281980e3872390c6e81a52bdba8d0 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2c7cff81f743dc4b GALVESTON — A man and his wife were indicted in a $1.5 million theft from his mother, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 4eaa489f5011e4c6f1dbe9d5ab6d9e2a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f3c7ee6852f5a5f4 LEAGUE CITY — Erin Ashlyn Moffatt, 20, was sentenced to 50 years in prison in the death of her mother. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 6268203561e7f96bbbe01349a70b5cb9 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9ab0fd53535f8df6 LEAGUE CITY — The council voted 5-1 Tuesday night to give itself the power to approve permits for noncity sponsored parades and events. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 7dbad05f9d85b11c4ef01824174babcc http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=25e3ea6a212c882f LEAGUE CITY — The police chief wants the city council to review parade permit procedures after receiving complaints about traffic. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 406d6052bfceea0398d61b17edf9be2f http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5aa703b2b8087c27 Several school board seats in districts across Galveston County are up for grabs in May, and Monday was the last day to file candidacy. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST 578790bfb647e62fcfc4e8ee384606b4 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=429b8b23d368490d LEAGUE CITY — A city council member wants to reform the ethics code to make campaign donations easier for the public to see. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST e520797b1570724ef401dd098979d94c