http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2011 The Galveston County Daily News Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:02:38 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=d2d876fceac8459a There’s every reason to believe the La Marque Independent School District will win its appeal of an “academically unacceptable” rating from the state. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 372c0b6c125bb1aadc2ab9e3346d9f81 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2b6f5be66c091344 Governments should try to get rid of rules like the one in Galveston that allows you to put water on vehicles but not on plants. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 8006b299b03d4554f9c8f5a6ba188629 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ce11b837de456eff The $1.8 million renovation of the Texas City Museum is a must-see. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 5d1c3be7e199d1c25cd4ad41acf5f720 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=101aecc38b47220f It’s a good thing for League City that Rich Oller, acting city manager, and Mayor Tim Paulissen have patched things up and are working together. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 477431ac64ce9a5d820558063a74e2af http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=40b5b9aacc3d5ce1 Dolph Tillotson believes a large portion of Galveston residents opposes the GHA conciliation agreement. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT eb7b2fbf4be18030351efa78edcf76c5 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c854cc6d710640db Producers remind folks that “Galveston! The Musical” is being performed Sept. 30 to Oct. 9 at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 81f6e4fc8bf23916458be72f444cc81e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f32c3693d9d79333 In the early 1900s, the county farm house was created for was to house elderly residents who had no means or family to care for them. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 34d271d83aee2573929b263b0607ece9 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7b5bf9215298d8f9 Guest columnist Jacqueline Genovese writes about a few aspects of the island that newcomers might not know about and might enjoy. Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 229e1bacd0214d43b0e952e09502719c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=dd9fac68f65ac99f Guest columnist Neil Baron makes a few observations on the proposed redistricting maps for the Galveston County commissioner precincts. Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT e776256337dc890d67981a33f3439dcf http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f0f7543f36fbccc3 The failure of the La Marque school board to get a quorum Thursday night was troubling. Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 4e7073d3b04e630a878f967f72d459c6 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3415b6795427b720 The Beach Patrol team got back from the United States Lifesaving Association National Lifeguard Championships early this week. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT c14721ce9fdf84c8b8a6289e8a61121e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6d41361445dd787d The Greater Clear Lake Families Exploring Down syndrome will have its second Step Up Walk on Oct. 1. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 9a18e1e3804ae621b95b1998fd60127f http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a2dcf9b5f44d09a0 Robert Hart responds to a recent guest column from a reader who doesn’t trust Republicans with Medicare. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT d24da12e036646bc23ee14299a826456 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=299c22bcff758dcd Just a reminder. The Good Ole Days Festival kicks off today. And if you can’t get out there today, clear your schedule for Saturday. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 46aa9a20418207baeb1e232d63519690 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2a25413a87cccbd4 As part of the observance of the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Carla, The Daily News is asking readers for memories of the storm. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT b33b91b003d59e3482d1f96e63575b00 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2c401a714eb130af East End residents are upset that they were not told the permit system to park near their homes had been revived, and many were ticketed. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 696a4849afe9fc8aa39028f7b3a877e2 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7e76ddd0e63c39d3 The Friends of Galveston Island State Park will celebrate 10 years of accomplishments during its annual meeting Aug. 20. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT aa2972b16e959d04c228066f07e160e3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=06e6852cd3968816 Guest columnist Jack Cross writes that when the president says his plan is to create jobs, he is right; but they all are overseas. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT fdafba40277dc4972b4e31c5126ff7b6 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6b657a112f5a1df4 Guest columnist Todd Kinsey writes that The Response rally was exactly what it was purported to be, an uplifting day of prayer and worship. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 065367174666697d68e9c58e1d049e14 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7bd6a77cf1346711 Texas City is celebrating its centennial this year, and one of the best ways to celebrate is to see the new Texas City Museum. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT f1162ccbc5b5643ab7f1c1ffc3719639 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=45dcdd93e5f2525b James Rankin encourages people to see “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" at the Strand Street Theatre. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 90546ac30a107f7aca3b10f9ba7f64ab http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=43377a8de5e5dacf Bill Fullen writes the island already has gone through a situation where a group knew what was best for residents despite the people's disapproval. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 7b0e37e820265a99caba68a2e40363a2 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d81cfdb90364238f All kinds of questions are being asked about the housing authority’s request for funds to rebuild public housing. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT c3b404720b04eaba1a182fc983eb4563 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=487910054ee65ab0 Guest columnist Mike Cowan wonders if rebuilding all the public housing on the island will end intergenerational poverty or encourage it. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 8892438b0df2829c4b4d907b394a39a7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6e9c943853873169 Mark Twain said, “The difference between the ‘right’ word and the ‘almost’ right word is the difference between ‘lightning’ and the ‘lightning bug’.” Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 7fda5ee755fa1f438332c6c4e617e0f3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9a6e76b6bdd0e7eb Just don’t do it. Don’t even think about getting behind the wheel after having a drink or two. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 11f8f14c384406125128fb622b9f3b2a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c262dbf7de6c520f So, now it’s turkey. A noble bird, once considered for being voted the “national bird,” is contaminated and being recalled. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 7d9eb50c1b05978d954e8cc352065f3e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0bcb0dec3cfdd34a There are so many languages and expressions that puzzle and confuse or are just plain unacceptable in our own society. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 2a128a15febdf8b04f130a77916f0028 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cc06b46b3b22d267 There’s a certificate hanging on my wall of which I am plenty proud. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 42d4d033533c64fb528f247f894f5073 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d50273eb466acae0 The Texas Supreme Court’s notion of private property rights in its interpretation of the Texas Open Beaches Act is a logical mess. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CDT 2cc63a4e1d43b1c40d100d7e040176a8