http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2010 The Galveston County Daily News Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:16:06 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=012f1ee5b11737d9 Today marks the beginning of Sunshine Week, which is meant to drum up awareness about the importance of open government. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT 2c07a6547cb7363e5577bfbe74de3346 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3878d5167a059856 For at least five censuses, Galveston’s demographics have become older, poorer and less educated. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT 6c037023f995efdbc5c85d086bffad20 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c7ee74a19a490d74 Heber Taylor addresses a letter that suggests Galveston should do something to avoid being seen as a city that welcomes gay people. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT f547c5e3b2ce47e9539fcb2f44c6f515 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b7e9c54acee84988 It's time for Galveston to rally together to support building a new, first-class multipurpose stadium. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT f513c704452055d555bd95aefca7bffc http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=657afb6d205bd7ce Guests took a trip to the “Big Easy” for the A Club Fat Tuesday annual ball. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT b7e29e546d48753dd37fd481567a6997 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=896405d2d552d27a The La Marque school district is facing two problems — financial crisis and lack of attention to the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT 109b086b6b708779d6d96a2dc778c18f http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=74afb090768498c7 Spring break is a good time for parents to talk to their children about the dangers of alcohol abuse. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT b2c819888c358ef2c74ba84ca3562f31 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3df2ac0e61311948 Guest columnist Grace Clifford shares a little history of daylight saving time. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT a86d0a53e8e57e2cf3e9e1cfe03808c5 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=91ecd302864a4071 Finally, the coldest winter in years ends, the sun comes out, and the beaches are full of people. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT 5e61f6f8f04fc8d0cb4ea4b9c1217d38 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b9bcea2e71a36ee3 The Galveston Island Humane Society will hold its biggest fundraiser — the annual home and garden show — this weekend. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT 760abb06f59421812f61226603c00f5c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b1ea9d7a6f006c7a If America’s human spaceflight is allowed to be dismantled, it will be a tragedy on both a local and national level. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT 68915c6ec20b158062f948a8e040714f http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=493385eab08d55e6 Unless someone comes forward with a compelling reason to extend the city’s curfew for minors, the Galveston City Council should let it die. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT 754e78f41a761866efcbe80aee9e80d1 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=271216a192f8d356 A former city council candidate connected to an anti-GHA e-mail says he supports public housing. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT 40ae3c091325374d9572b889fda1e796 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d1209d02c90c6082 A city council member says Galveston is at a point where the issue of beach setbacks for new construction needs to be quickly addressed. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT 73cd40b91ee3e2b88fa7a30f18c746f0 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 CDT 2737da79586f7adcba98c1e7aeada0d7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=80b8f09d1d5536fa Voters should refuse efforts to recall the La Marque mayor and three city council members. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT e726974bb9fa328f0754a9bdfb0b694d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=21287b3bd0997542 Critics of a state district judge who said the death penalty is unconstitutional have not provided a coherent defense of the death penalty. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT 3c35244f073bada49331473e5fd1e9d0 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 CDT 37fd12d0bf53337b800259b27994d600 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e7d9cec5b230376f Be sure to tell your primary care physician about all your health concerns, no matter how major or minor, and communicate with other specialists. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT 5e6ce3f226c989fd88f7863b80f15373 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1f359b8550c37cb8 Cathy Gillentine realizes barbershop singers really are worth the trip to her hometown. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT b001f5f83a7b45016a0bc5b6d0cf40a8 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a67764ebe1f3c74c Tom Linton takes a look at his findings so far in his county park series. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT c5c3227bc73a334c267859304a9b7b0c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=91c68522603ce997 The furor about the plan to rebuild 569 units of public housing in Galveston missed a remarkable point. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT b47a079d3e208a4a0fee6896af1d8fed 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 CDT d91b9006fad95deeb423a4f6fd047261 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=40b6deef31087473 League City council members ought to look at the city’s process for making decisions about contracts. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT 87010571a9df46d0566ffc183329d866 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=fd2f712b3d2eecc3 After a last year’s Historic Galvez Gala, our downtown jewel is back and was transformed to reflect the Chinese New Year theme. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT 58e98b1886aeb6cf911f84ad3d3057de 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 CDT 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 CDT 59a7b9eb3ea1dbc8c74c5686d5b2561c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=603ab087847e1656 The Animal Alliance of Galveston Count needs support to continue providing low-cost spaying and neutering surgeries. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT 16c8112db30921b6a90c7e80137985c9 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6969e5d85e3daa8f If you have an opinion about the future of the Galveston County Public Health District, now’s the time to make it known. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT d87469a57da16cc26c1e0ce6c74aa075 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d6b6bfbd7383803a The Galveston Housing Authority's refusal to release a report on public opinion about its redevelopment plans makes no sense. 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