Walmart wall art: After months of work, the island’s Walmart on Friday formally unveiled its renovated store with a highly local aesthetic.
Laura Elder
Managing Editor
Getting fresh: Grocery and food options are growing in La Marque. Dollar General last week completed renovations and unveiled its DG Market co…
Park board leaders this week acknowledged a bill for legal service submitted by law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth was a problem because it exceeded park board CEO Kelly de Schaun’s $10,000 limit.
Bullish on Bolivar: Bolivar Peninsula is booming and the latest evidence is plans by Austin-based Island Sky Investments to build the first lu…
Filling a niche: Single-use plastic pollution is a trending topic in Galveston and elsewhere. And one islander has built a solution into her b…
A wave of automated car washes raced to the island to snap up land, new restaurants turned on their burners, national retailers reshuffled rea…
And ... action! Here’s a Christmas present for movie lovers long awaiting news about the return of a theater at Mainland City Centre, 10000 Em…
And at least one member of Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees also sees opportunity for traditional cargo business in negotiating with a global player in the maritime industry.
If negotiations are successful, the terminal would bring European-style cruise ships to the island.
Laura Elder commented on Dollar General debuts grocery concept in La Marque; Cadillac Bar rumors rev in Galveston
I'll try to find out about Flip Flops, though owners are hard to reach. I was sad to see Pesca close. I enjoyed it there. I think they were hoping for more of a lunch crowd.
Laura Elder commented on Premiere to open luxury movie theater in Texas City; Mama Frances in La Marque bids farewell
Thank you Bill. Those aren't bad prices at all.
Laura Elder commented on Premiere to open luxury movie theater in Texas City; Mama Frances in La Marque bids farewell
Actually, Premiere said it would make the tickets affordable. I don't have prices yet, but will as the opening nears.
Laura Elder commented on Vote will decide control of millions of dollars in tourism taxes
The days we refer to relate to the print edition and AP style. Digital editions make that style tricky and we need to do a better job of adjusting the online story time.
Laura Elder commented on City of La Marque pays big price for Walmart shoplifters
Jim, will do. I was surprised to read that some retailers and grocers now actually have an organized retail crime division.
Laura Elder commented on City of La Marque pays big price for Walmart shoplifters
Rusty. I have been in that Walmart. I agree we definitely need to do some comparisons.
Laura Elder commented on Galveston Park Board plans name change, rebranding campaign
Charlotte, the park board answered questions through email. I asked whether there was a quorum and I'm still awaiting the answer.
Laura Elder commented on Galveston ISD must keep Kermit Courville Stadium promises
Thank you. I'll check it out.
Laura Elder commented on Man accused in fatal DWI crash in Galveston released from hospital, charged with murder
Actually, I was in a hurry to edit and read right past that. I think crash is a better word. Thank you for pointing that out.
Laura Elder commented on UTMB chief diversity officer departs months before Raimer's resignation
The UT System and the University of Texas Medical Branch aren’t private employers, they’re public. They’re state-funded institutions. Because of that and the intense desire on the part of most of our readers to know the truth, this is a matter of compelling public interest.
What wou…