Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Don’t forget to go and vote today
There are several fascinating propositions and contests on today's electoral ballots. Go vote — and then watch our Web site for the results this evening.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Interesting test for a new ballot system
You can stop at any polling place in the county and the e-Slate machine should pull up your correct ballot. Tell us f it works.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Storm rates hit inland taxpayers
An academic specializing in risk, regulation and markets says Gulf Coast residents should have to pay higher windstorm insurance premiums.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Our safety is just a matter of good sense
The Daily News' writer on health issues commends the common-sense practices of using every safety device available to us.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
A family affair for octoman Clarence
A surprise birthday was held for Divafave Clarence Cantini to celebrate his big 8-0 at Gaido’s Pelican Club.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Island has much to gain from pier project
Tilman Fertitta’s plan to turn the damaged Flagship Hotel in to a pleasure pier will provide an entertainment venue and improve the area around it.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Times have changed for tank fires
Cathy Gillentine remembers fires of her reporter days, but new technology now means that some tank fires are under control before help arrives.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Alcohol vote an issue of respect
A Friendswood resident writes against a proposal to allow the sale of alcohol downtown.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
In search of La Casa de Santiago
Tom Linton takes a break from his park series to write about a tourist spot in Cuba.
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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Guide to votes on state constitution
The proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot offer at least a couple of good reasons to get out to vote Tuesday.
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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
How God is always in ‘byes’
Linguist, professor and writer Harold Raley explores oddities of the English language.
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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
The reason why we all are talking about race
People are talking about racial tensions in the public housing debate because there isn't talk of concrete plans and real people who need assistance.
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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
We need housing recovery consensus
Galveston's mayor addresses the need to rebuild public housing, which was damaged by Hurricane Ike, on the island.
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Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Mysterious ways of spending $24M
It's baffling that none of FEMA's $24.3 million Ike recovery money was to help people, only to find and direct them to cash-strapped help organizations.
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Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
GISD good in parts, bad in tests
A candidate for the Galveston school board gives his views of what's right and wrong about the island's public school system.
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Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Puzzling signs for economic outlook
The Daily News' occasional writer on economic issues contrasts the seemingly conflicting rates in the nation's currency and bond markets.
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Isle housing authority is on the right track
We print a speech by a prominent islander in support of Galveston Housing Authority's plans for redeveloping the city’s public housing.
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Opening the door to housing trust
Galveston Housing Authority's board should ensure its staff do not repeat a mistake that suggested an Open Meetings Act infringement.
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Tillotson right on at-large seats
A former Galveston elected representative writes in support of The Daily News' publisher on the makeup of the city council.
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Positive momentum at isle ISD
A member of GISD's board of trustees who's campaigning for re-election Tuesday gives a breakdown of how the district has fared during her first term.
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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Supervisor about to move on
Supervisor-officer Sean Migues is moving on to greener pastures after three stints with the Beach Patrol.
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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
TIRZ board should check its numbers
We print the text of a letter sent by a prominent Galvestonian to the boards of trustees of the island's tax increment reinvestment zones.
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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Bonds’ vote order has priorities right
It’s right that the city of Santa Feshould make building a new police station its top priority in its bond election Nov. 3.
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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Rick and Kay out of touch with Texas
A Democratic candidate for Texas Governor outlines his case against the policies of Gov. Rick Perry and his Republican rival, Kay Bailey Hutchison.
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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Keep city center dry to honor its history
A resident of Friendswood recounts the city's reasoning for its 1963 downtown alcohol ban, saying the reasons are still good today.
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Housing authority’s policies don’t match reality
A newly formed political group comments on the work of galveston Housing Authority
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Double standards of pilot demands
The Galveston-Texas City Pilots Association's bid to raise rates is not acceptable commercially or ethically.
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Flood of plain questions for GHA
A resident of Galveston cites a federal government executive order in casting doubt on the ability of Galveston Housing Authority to rebuild its hurricane-destroyed homes.
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
So, don’t leave me out; don’t let me in
The Daily News' occasional writer on senior issues changes her mind as she receives conflicting accounts of the response to the H1N1 flu epidemic.
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST
Big Reef taking a hit more than a year after Ike
The Big Reef is vulnerable to erosion after Hurricane Ike washed away its protective barrier.
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