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Factory facts: A popular League City wedding and events venue has said “I do” to a second historic building.
Thank you Mr. Lewis,
It's for the entire nation. I was remiss in not clarifying that.
Laura Elder
Managing Editor
A Baton Rouge company said Wednesday it had agreed to acquire Mainland Bank — a financial institution that opened in Texas City shortly after the end of World War II — in a transaction valued at about $19.9 million.
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Little Birdie told me: La Marque continues to attract restaurants and shops to its downtown Renaissance District.
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Sign language: Fans of the Dickinson Sonic Drive-In, 4401 state Highway 3, are paying close attention to the restaurant’s negotiations with th…
People who understand the value of high school cosmetology programs should begin lobbying both state and federal officials to preserve funding…
People of limited means often find themselves with little control over their living conditions. They feel powerless to leave substandard housi…
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Rooftop report: Developments of single-family rental houses are part of a hot national trend that continues to take hold in the county, most r…
As a tourist destination, Galveston has long had to endure and overcome criticisms about its appearance and amenities. Some of those criticism…
Thousands of property owners in Galveston County have a gambling problem.
Laura Elder commented on Everyone should care about substandard housing
Laura Elder commented on Everyone should care about substandard housing
Mr. Buckley,
Thank you. We are working on this story. John Wayne Ferguson is reporting on it and we'll have an update on that beach project.
Laura Elder commented on Everyone should care about substandard housing
Mr. Manuel,
Thank you for the story idea. Reporter Aaron West is going to work on it. We'll keep you posted.
Laura Elder commented on Homeowners concerned about rise of rental houses; city, McCrory’s Building owner dispute awning safety
I will certainly suggest that.
Laura Elder commented on Homeowners concerned about rise of rental houses; city, McCrory’s Building owner dispute awning safety
Bridge Tower will be responsible for maintaining lawns and landscaping, Stuckey said.
Laura Elder commented on In tourist towns, appearances are everything
I'm not sure, but I'll find out.
Laura Elder commented on An island facility founded by Moody family plans a move
Thank you Mr. Lewis. I didn't know the TEA was considering such a cut. We'll follow up on that.
Laura Elder commented on O'Rourke draws large, enthusiastic crowd in Texas City
Yes. It would have made the front page. And the turnout for the event and what happened at the event would determine the headline.
Laura Elder commented on Drivers can do more than state to enhance freeway safety
Just for the record, Michael and I live and own property in Galveston, not outside the county.
Laura Elder commented on Baton Rouge firm buys Mainland Bank in $19.9M deal
I wrote the story on deadline, but was wondering about the Gold Room myself. I didn't want to get to sidetracked in the story, but I like the interesting history.