| May 16, 2008 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston will begin enrolling Galveston County employers in the 3-Share health benefits program on Monday, May 19. More |
| May 16, 2008 -- Corrin Le Vasseur has been named director of patient services for the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. More |
| May 16, 2008 -- The University of Texas System Board of Regents on Thursday approved a proposal for the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to build a $61 million medical specialty care center on the mainland. More |
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| May 15, 2008 -- A Galveston County grand jury on Thursday issued a no bill for League City officials who were accused of open meetings violations in connection with the garbage contract awarded to AmeriWaste. More |
| May 15, 2008 -- La Marque High School principal Erroll Garrett has announced that he did not accept the district’s offer of employment for another school year, citing personal and professional reasons. More |
| May 15, 2008 -- The Galveston County Mayors and Councilmembers Association, in a meeting at Jamaica Beach City Hall on Wednesday, voted unanimously to support the nomination of former Bayou Vista Mayor Steven Leach to represent the cities on the Galveston County United Board of Health. More |
| May 15, 2008 -- Pasadena City Council Member Don Harrison was escorted from Tuesday's meeting of Pasadena City Council by a police officer as instructed by Mayor Johnny Isbell after an argument at the city council table. More |
| May 15, 2008 -- Houston City Council on Wednesday voted to totally prohibit large trucks from parking on residential streets. More |
| May 15, 2008 -- The Board of Regents of Galveston College on Wednesday voted unanimously to elect Tino Gonzalez chair for 2008-2010. More |
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| May 15, 2008 -- Over the next four days, members of the Texas Air National Guard are participating in a disaster response simulation on the tarmac of Scholes International Airport at Galveston. More |
| May 15, 2008 -- Law enforcement officers from the Galveston County Sheriff's Office, the Texas City Police Department, the Galveston Police Department, Galveston County Constable Precinct 2, the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas A&M University; and family members of fallen peace officers and others who honor their sacrifice, turned out for the Galveston County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday at the Joe Max Taylor Galveston Law Enforcement Facility. More |
| May 14, 2008 -- Galveston County Commissioners Court today voted unanimously to approve an interlocal agreement with the City of Galveston to partially fund development of Broadway traffic signal improvements. More |
| May 14, 2008 -- League City City Council on Tuesday voted 4-1, with Jim Nelson opposed, to approve a policy for the civil service employees' compensation system/plan that is designed to maintain a competitive position in the marketplace. More |
| May 14, 2008 -- The Port of Houston Authority has received the 2007 President's "E Star" Award for export service, in recognition of its continuing support of export growth in the U.S. business community for at least five years. More |
| May 14, 2008 -- Dickinson City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to canvass the votes in Saturday's election and to appoint William King as mayor pro tem. More |
| May 13, 2008 -- Ron Stone, who anchored the news on KPRC TV for 20 years and was a Houston broadcasting legend, passed away from cancer on Tuesday with his family by his side. More |
| May 13, 2008 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston will open an after-hours pediatric urgent care clinic in League City on Monday, May 19. More |
| May 13, 2008 -- The Galveston College Board of Regents Finance Committee on Monday discussed financing options for the Student Center Renovation/Expansion Project, but decided to study options more carefully before acting on the issue. More |
| May 13, 2008 -- La Marque City Council on Monday voted unanimously to enter into a joint purchasing interlocal agreement with Galveston County. More |
| May 13, 2008 -- Galveston County Commissioners Court on Wednesday will consider an interlocal agreement with the City of Galveston to partially fund development of Broadway traffic signal improvements, as well as a lease agreement with the City of Galveston to construct and lease a fire station, and emergency medical services facility and related amenities at the new Justice Administration Center. More |
| May 12, 2008 -- Jefferson County Commissioners Court today voted unanimously to ask the City of Beaumont to establish a tow away zone in front of the new and old Jefferson County Courthouse at 1149 and 1001 Pearl Street and on the north side of Franklin Street. More |
| May 12, 2008 -- The Sierra Club, Senator Rodney Ellis and the Texas Retailers Association held a news conference today to announce a new Sales Tax Holiday for Energy Efficient Products on the Memorial Weekend. More |
| May 12, 2008 -- Election returns on Saturday were tabulated efficiently by city secretaries, school officials and others; and the totals in races covered by GuidryNews.com were posted by 10:30 p.m. More |
| May 10, 2008 -- The sixth annual Texas Hurricane Conference will take place May 20 - 22, 2008 at the Galveston Island Convention Center. More |
| May 09, 2008 -- Houston Mayor Bill White held a press conference on Friday to announce a proposal for a significant increase in the City of Houston’s funding for Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership. More |
| May 09, 2008 -- The Galveston Independent School District Board of Trustees at a special meeting on Wednesday approved the District's proposed Long Range Strategic Plan, but voted to relocate the AIM and DAEP programs to the San Jacinto Elementary School and to turn the GISD Annex into an instructional support teacher facility. More |
| May 09, 2008 -- Galveston County and the City of Galveston opened a second employee health clinic this morning in La Marque. More |
| May 09, 2008 -- Galveston City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to authorize City Manager Steve LeBlanc to execute an agreement with Galveston County Commissioners Court to construct and lease a fire station and emergency medical services facility "and related amenities" at the new Galveston County Justice Administration Center; and to approve the "form" of a memorandum of understanding related to the proposed release of the East End Flats. More |
| May 09, 2008 -- Municipal and school board elections will be held in Texas on Saturday May 10. GuidryNews.com is covering elections in four counties. More |
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