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Shaken and stirred: Crews working to brace up the marquee at the Martini Theatre recently caused a stir.
Yes. It's going to be 180,000 square feet.
Laura Elder
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Billions of federal COVID recovery dollars are pouring into the nation’s schools. The $123 billion in federal recovery money is the largest on…
Mariel Hemingway's famous grandfather, Ernest, killed himself just months before she was born. It was one of seven suicides in a family beset by addiction, depression and mental illness. She's traveling to the island this month to share her story at the Galveston Women's Conference.
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Land lines: Island businessman and developer James “Beau” Yarbrough this week confirmed he had acquired a 3.34-acre parcel at 81st Street and …
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On tap: The craft beer craze of recent years has inspired a flight of new entrepreneurs across Galveston County. But few of those are women. T…
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Schmear campaign: As the rest of the free world enjoyed what industry observers call a bonafide bagel boom, the island and Galveston County ha…
The death of Sea Star Base's founder complicated things for the nonprofit, which provides nautical education programs and operates a meeting venue.
As the 66,000-member Texas American Federation of Teachers calls on Gov. Greg Abbott and lawmakers to permanently toss out high-stakes standar…
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On the waterfront: Texas-based TopSide Marinas this week announced it had acquired waterfront assets of the Galveston Yacht Basin, 715 N. Holi…
Independence Day gets all the fireworks, but Americans should take the time during Constitution Week, which runs through Sept. 23, to reflect …
Laura Elder commented on Judge rules for Florida on CDC order blocking cruise ships
Thanks for bringing that to our attention. I'll fix that online and we'll run a correction Tuesday.
Laura Elder commented on Galveston Housing Authority plan is small step in curing crisis
I agree that it's usually always better for the private market to sort it out, but builders argue that there's not a lot of profit in affordable housing. https://apps.urban.org/features/cost-of-affordable-housing/
Laura Elder commented on Galveston Housing Authority plan is small step in curing crisis
We're working on an entire project about affordable housing on the island and we'll try to answer those questions.
Laura Elder commented on Galveston Housing Authority plan is small step in curing crisis
I also thought it would be interesting to share this article about how even a living wage and beyond won't really solve the affordable housing crisis. https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/research-15-minimum-wage-affordable-housing-crisis
Laura Elder commented on Galveston Housing Authority plan is small step in curing crisis
I think even so-called living wages won't cover the costs of housing the way prices are soaring. It won't even cover the rent in some places. Housing prices are rising far faster than wages ever will.
Laura Elder commented on American National prepares for major tower makeover; developer plans 30 townhouses on Galveston's East End
Wow. That's sad. I'll check into that. Thank you for letting me know.
Laura Elder commented on Nathan's Famous forges agreement with Galveston Restaurant Group; retirement on horizon for longtime charter boat captain
That's interesting. I suppose they said mid-March to work out the kinks. Thanks for letting me know.
Laura Elder commented on Old Col. Bubbie's building gets major makeover; bin store concept prepares for opening; Fry's gets fried by consumer trends
Well, the issue it's against The Daily News style to use Gulf Freeway. But I think in this case, we should.
Laura Elder commented on Vaccinated are helping in COVID fight; unvaccinated aren't
I agree wholeheartedly we should be investigating the source of the virus and not stop until we know who or what caused it. But the fact remains it's here and research is showing the vaccinations are preventing serious illness and death.