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=843a560e564a29f2 As we’ve said before, trees are important. If you're an islander, follow the rules on Saturday to be given one free. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 5f43b3e0368a3b9fb0bc06ba06e95415 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=87ab25288c0ca211 For funding reasons, the city of Galveston wants residents to ensure they're counted in April's census, but the island's population still could be falling. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 143aa4c79dde7a4d40e96098c5a492ea 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=d62a0cd3823caa66 Galveston Housing Authority’s proposals don’t answer several questions vital to consideration of the rebuilding of the city’s public housing. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 92572f21ea27d89eef36cb45b3fd3218 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=aec6878c5b4f6775 Federal officials got it right when rejecting the state's plan for disbursing new storm recovery funds. The plan did not deserve approval. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 380fdbc9b7d0cd06808b7e86ff1d881b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0863660b6155db96 The Daily News' health writer considers the simple application of a skill whose medical term is a somewhat complicated word. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST aed0b98243a6c02b066afadd324df936 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=c5c09583c1592c2c There are new buildings springing up in Texas City, including schools and apartment complexes for senior citizens. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 053d8a2a92bb58b04cc3ae7cc800b26a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2321bef6c394c0d7 The Afghanistan Project, a Krewe of Gambrinus program, found 77 boxes of goodies on their way to our troops in Afghanistan. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 43678c029c84eafb8d919758b9edc942 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=4aaf653bf664bec0 Linguist Harold Raley discusses how social division was, and still is, reflected in several ways, between French and English. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 238fba0c7478d228cdbc457a999d0e3d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e6efde77fe23840a Despite claims from some in the community, OSHA's record fine against BP is in the best interest of the work force. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 347c9336749bacfccf387d3586476d75 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=ecd58b757532efb4 Editor Heber Taylor is impressed by Odyssey Academy Principal and Superintendent Jennifer Goodman's method of keeping track of students' progress. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 28d4118e3cc71817e2a48cae471e593b 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=34e0674c7679a90e Government’s instinctive desire to operate secretly seldom has anything to do with legitimate security concerns. It more often is about self preservation. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 66360d35bab7ad3823b9018686d195f6 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=314809516c31bf4f Ian White comments on two traffic incidents in the news — the Bugatti Veyron that ended up in a lagoon and an elk fatally struck Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 34616d18a294ceb885cb7f9ab0d0a743 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=1f683e920d843c24 There are good reasons apply for free tree removal in Galveston and to encourage neighbors to do the same. Remember, the deadline is Sunday. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST db1290b6042f4c85996e273569fad1e5 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=5f0f34fd9f3eeac7 Galveston's school board voting system, for whatever its merits, doesn’t exactly inspire voters. It's time to consider change. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 00fabb5e8f868d1744efba30a724d8e4 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=9a92c78bf690cc80 On Veterans Day, we can salute the living heroes of America's wars in practical as well as spiritual ways. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 3b307ace402edf90bc1d5fecc811f81c 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