http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2010 The Galveston County Daily News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:27:08 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=2d123eb7a786d116 The recent financial setback of the University of Texas System’s endowment doesn't have a serious long-term impact. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:01:56 CST 6d773a11c06cb57c90c028dba7b611fc http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7ea8dd1b758cf4e9 BACLIFF — Two men were shot in an apparent argument about loud music that ended in gunfire Sunday afternoon, Galveston County Sheriff’s Office investigators said. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:02:17 CST 03e72b0ebfcf65b707a5bec8f73d9131 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=65c5061cc472a075 You may not have enough green to paint the town red, but penny-wise romancing is in the pink this Valentine’s Day. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:01:58 CST 18ac568c9b5d5ce2e351a9dcf06713e1 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3af7c39f0a3cbaed SANTA FE — A suspected drunken driver crashed into a police car Saturday, but no serious injuries were reported, officials said. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:54:04 CST b77a179c2a49acfb572741a76242ac4c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c9a9db82b3c83892 GALVESTON — Elderly residents being moved for renovations to GHA's Gulf Breeze housing project have been told they cannot return once the repairs are complete Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:59:20 CST 2cd1d99d94409dfde5f765302b69d049 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6b46b4277a1e4ef1 GALVESTON — Twelve families living in FEMA mobile homes in the Schreiber Field park have until April 30 to move. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:00:59 CST 663ac446d8981a496aca93d6a95e8594 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=145dfb4fdb76079a GALVESTON — The Rosenberg Library Museum will feature a carved Peruvian gourd as the February “Treasure of the Month.” Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:44:59 CST dd4526a9765e5bd5d2508b36530defa0 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2a5635742362faa7 The city does not allow businesses to reserve street parking for customers, and if residents see signs prohibiting parking, they should contact the city. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:45:37 CST 7b5f331792915205c9c548c0ec6b980f http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f13dc06bdf1cb1e0 GALVESTON — In leading the rebuilding effort for the island's public housing, GHA Executive Director Harish Krishnarao is one of the city's most controversial figures. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:56:32 CST 19dc1a6a4ec9f429341418b4be072153 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f29d9024f3a1b56b GALVESTON — A 34-year-old Hitchcock man was killed in an two-car wreck on Broadway early Saturday morning, police said. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:47:00 CST 9bd85ebaeefee6a180645f573d8765fd http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4be694068c07dc35 GALVESTON — Thousands of revelers draped in purple, gold and green beads lined Galveston’s seawall Saturday for the beginning of Mardi Gras. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:50:40 CST e28ffb4906c572d750bac8d1ae486814 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cf3e56f7ff626cb6 Millions of dollars in property taxes are in question because of a dispute about how to appraise homesteads being repaired after Hurricane Ike. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:07:35 CST 8e1b45b41454a54788169495dbb74ecc http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2fea97223fbc531f GALVESTON — New Orleans natives living in Galveston since Hurricane Katrina are on their way home to cheer the Saints in the Super Bowl. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:02:35 CST 6c0fbe9eabb077bcbaf424ad5f9509a3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=8f0fb86046df8c10 GALVESTON — In a tactical move, former Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe and two others accused in the H2O Bar “riot” pleaded Friday. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:39:06 CST f4a5eac00c8e1b669134096e8d1fbd28 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d997e000db9f6c1a GALVESTON — The exhibit "Masquerade," with 19 dolls made by members of the Texas Association of Original Doll Artists, is on display at gallery downtown. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:57:54 CST 3a3982f452dcd278f8f9fb463934dac0 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=400bc7fec97c6470 LA MARQUE — City police said the school district is not cooperating with an investigation into allegations of an improper teacher-student relationship. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:46:56 CST 4d721681d6ef04829a43d8e0688eb6de http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5b77362dfabb37c9 GALVESTON — Island native George P. Mitchell and others look back at reviving the isle's Mardi Gras celebration in 1985. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:50:31 CST ea040644b3dc22835dbe22917ca7bbc8 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a0e5f430a96d3b33 A 1994 flood control plan for North Galveston County would still be effective, but it will cost $81 million more, officials said. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:53:36 CST 9ebeef01f281c71fdfb7f0ab2db01a1b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=088b7696e05e64e3 LEAGUE CITY — A Kemah man wanted on a charge of raping a 15-year-old girl was arrested Thursday morning after a brief chase, police said. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:13:50 CST 334cc4f4ee8a0a37f9997c18d2e594bf http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=31a271b03a5e4bc2 SANTA FE — A standoff at a trailer after police tried to arrest a man charged in a series of thefts ended peacefully Thursday. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:15:40 CST f9496bec8992e114430ea7d585b64943 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=8be11fffb526769c TEXAS CITY — Police Thursday said statements that a woman suffered severe stab wounds in a fight about a man were inaccurate. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:17:26 CST 16e9189c287cb1550a17f4ad8ba043ea http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=4eb4e45a1378b979 GALVESTON — A chemical used to make everything from water bottles and food packaging to sunglasses could cause pregnant women’s unborn children to develop asthma. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:35:49 CST a63d2df619ff7b7f7e80aa55d44117ca http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3b56adcf71ec3840 TEXAS CITY — A man who pleaded guilty to murder was sentenced to 41 years in prison. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:25:03 CST 3e439360f9606855f44fe06880b0ad94 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=355bc93c268d5f25 The Disaster Housing Assistance Program has been extended until May 27. It had been set to end in March. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:26:26 CST b754980865415f2efd94b209973a5d03 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=56a285463e90d9c0 LEAGUE CITY — The Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District's long-term plan to control flooding could cost more than $100 million. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:28:15 CST 3da48ba0808d235ac21f01c5a8c2b71c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2532e6936e3f6bea GALVESTON — School board members approved a plan to offer so-called “schools of choice” for elementary school students next year. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:36:53 CST ac1f9837ec9591ff8d52b6e68aeb407d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cea2f77bcee52372 GALVESTON — Mardi Gras revelers will relieve themselves at the choicest portable toilets the city has ever commissioned for the event. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:53:57 CST d8c728677fabac601800077ad0609959 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a9b1db55d2f74073 LEAGUE CITY — Charges were filed against a man police accuse of being a Peeping Tom who has been hanging out near women’s restrooms. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:19:32 CST bba63b003bf531cbb64fa835064887c2 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3001b0b6dc64ee9d GALVESTON — A woman found unconscious from inhaling smoke and rescued from an apartment stove fire is expected to make a full recovery. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:46:28 CST aeb395cd6b106aaf81430a1500f93666 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5b0f0d24c3c17195 GALVESTON — The medical branch will begin restoration and renovation of the Customs House, which was damaged by Hurricane Ike, with a $10 million grant. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:52:32 CST d8ab1ab6de4f22fa8fc4151bf831eaa7