Check-in lane: For nearly a year, Dickinson residents have anxiously sought updates about the post-Harvey return of Ziegler’s Foods, 2308 FM 517.
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Island real estate sales and selling prices both saw increases of about 5 percent in the first six month of the year, driven largely by buyers…
The University of Texas Medical Branch plans to enter a long-term lease of the 373,000-square-foot Bay Area Regional Medical Center in Webster…
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Major coop: Anyone else hear all that clucking? Crews last week were busy preparing to demolish the building that Baytown Seafood freshly vaca…
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Martini with a twist: Any movement at the Martini Theatre building in the island’s downtown causes a stir. So, don’t be surprised to soon see …
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Takeout tattle: Island-born billionaire Tilman Fertitta is driving his latest acquisition into Galveston — food delivery startup Waitr.
Installing metal detectors in Santa Fe schools won’t be easy. And it will be expensive. But the benefits far outweigh the costs and school dis…
Rooftop report: Is this the rise of the single-family rental in the county? Crews have begun work on roughly 150 houses on 40 acres in Saltgra…
The city of Galveston’s attempts to address the serious shortage of middle-income housing are noble. But the city should use public resources …
Most people probably wouldn’t consider themselves trashy. Yet, they leave evidence to the contrary across beaches and parks every day.
lauraelder commented on Santa Fe ISD shouldn't get comfortable with silence
George, I enjoy the debates on these forums. They're fun to read and I learn a lot and it makes me think. I agree with you that name-calling is unnecessary.
lauraelder commented on Texadelphia plans isle eatery; Blue building mystery solved; Whataburger serves up sad news
I'll let you know as soon as I have an opening date Kimberley. Stay tuned.
lauraelder commented on Tariffs raising construction, housing costs
We have reported on those issues. https://www.galvnews.com/business/article_810bdffb-e633-54a4-a269-5f9c8e92a1ed.html
lauraelder commented on Buyers pay cash for Harborwalk; Dickey's plans La Marque site
Thank you Pam. I really appreciate that. I enjoy writing it.
lauraelder commented on Buyers pay cash for Harborwalk; Dickey's plans La Marque site
Floyd's closed after Harvey and never returned.
lauraelder commented on Santa Fe program brings hope to hidden population
Hi George, no, there was a number for people who might need assistance, but none for volunteers or anyone wanting to make a donation. I will ask the reporter on the story to make inquiries and I'll let you know what I find out. That's a good question.
lauraelder commented on Santa Fe program brings hope to hidden population
Hi Connie, I wrote about this on March 31, but it's all I know.
Building buy: The building that long housed beloved island neighborhood restaurant DiBella’s, 1902 31st St., has a new owner. But whether that new owner, Chase Davila, will open another restaurant on the property is up in t…
lauraelder commented on Apartments, parking garage to soon rise on isle; Bierhaus keeps growing
Terri, that rumor has been going for years, but I'll check with their corporate offices again. Stay tuned.
lauraelder 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.