Galveston County Daily News

If you have an unresolved Hurricane Ike claim with AAA Texas, Allstate or Farmers, you may be eligible for the disaster claim mediation pilot program. Full Story »

TEXAS CITY A boiler that exploded Friday killing one person and injuring two others had a history of problems, according to a court filing. Full Story »

TEXAS CITY Officials at city hall are collecting items to box up as care packages for military personnel. Full Story »

TEXAS CITY The often-delayed bridge reconstruction at state Highway 146 and the Texas City Wye finally got under way Tuesday. Full Story »

GALVESTON An advocacy group for public housing residents says the state is not taking steps to further fair housing with federal grant funds. Full Story »

The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for people to work for local offices in and around the Houston area for the 2010 Census. Full Story »

TEXAS CITY Police are banking on fingerprints and tips to help catch a burglar who targeted 10 vehicles within a block radius. Full Story »

TEXAS CITY Several of the countys well-known Aggies will serve up some heartburn today as the payoff of the annual Yarbrough/Plackemeier college football bet. Full Story »

Dr. David L. Callender, president of the University of Texas Medical Branch, answered questions about enhance collaborations with the Texas Medical Center. Full Story »

GALVESTON The parents of an Austin Middle Schooler say they wont send their daughter back to class until GISD explains how she got bruised. Full Story »

GALVESTON A planning commission meeting about the Galveston Housing Authoritys plans to rebuild 569 public housing units has been rescheduled until next year. Full Story »

GALVESTON The University of Texas Medical Branch is engaging in discussions with the Texas Medical Center to explore opportunities to enhance collaborations. Full Story »

GALVESTON It will be two months before jury trials stemming from an October 2008 incident at H2O, an upscale hotel bar, will begin. Full Story »

TEXAS CITY With the dike closed since Hurricane Ike, businesses located there haven't reopened or are experiencing lower sales. Full Story »

GALVESTON The housing authority Monday outlined ways it responded to public critique by revising its public housing redevelopment plan. Full Story »

SURFSIDE BEACH More than $6 million is being allocated by the state to bolster Bluewater Highway, which sustained damage during Hurricane Ike. Full Story »

COLLEGE STATION Texas A&M University dedicated two new physics buildings for George P. Mitchell and his wife, Cynthia. Full Story »

GALVESTON Some homeowners associations are refusing to release buyout homes unless the city keeps the properties as open spaces. Full Story »

GALVESTON A little afternoon rain Sunday didnt dampen the Victorian spirits on the closing day of the annual Dickens on The Strand. Full Story »

About 150 people attended the annual Angel Tree ceremony remembering county homicide victims. Full Story »

TEXAS CITY Federal investigators arrived at Valeros refinery Saturday, the morning after an apparent blast at a boiler unit killed one man. Full Story »

LEAGUE CITY With traces of Fridays snow and cool weather, it looked and felt like the holidays Saturday's Holiday in the Park. Full Story »

GALVESTON A catalog of characters paraded into The Strand district on Saturday, and with them marched the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Full Story »

Galveston Countys effort to get federal aid to residents whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Ike is under way. Full Story »

GALVESTON A nursing homes operator is investing $2 million in renovations and hiring 130 people to manage Turner Geriatric Center. Full Story »