A Texas law meant to ensure all people have a right to access and enjoy the state’s beaches is a sacred one worth protecting and repeating as …
I'm not sure, but will find out.
Laura Elder
Managing Editor
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Meanwhile, Buck's Barbecue closes shop, Target gets a major makeover in Clear Lake Shores, and Pier 1 Imports prepares to close its island store as it struggles to compete with online retailers.
'I’m very grateful to my partner, but it’s time for us to each go our own way,' Karam said.
The city of La Marque is like most cities — sorely in need of capital improvement projects but short on the money to pay for them. It’s a rare…
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Tradewinds turnaround: The rumors were true about dd’s Discounts planning a Texas City store. A subsidiary of Ross Stores, dd’s has signed a l…
A majority of the proceeds of the sale will go to the George and Cynthia Mitchell Foundation.
Parties are expected to close the deal within the first quarter of the year.
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Rooftop report: Affordably priced houses with waterfront views in Galveston? It sounds as elusive as mermaids and pirate treasure. But it’s wh…
A much-awaited chicken restaurant hatched in Texas City, a long-delayed beer house opened in League City and, after decades of dashed hopes, o…
After recently lamenting the loss of local control, elected League City officials should think long and hard about giving up what little contr…
Laura Elder commented on Tipping ban would hurt more than help
Hi Emile, here's what we reported in a Nov. 24 article: Some Democratic Party candidates, including U.S. Sens. Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren, have signed onto the Raise the Wage Act.
The bill would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2024, and even…
Laura Elder commented on Coastal barrier must be designed with utmost pessimism
Thank you for pointing this out. I will be more precise when discussing the price of the barrier. I was referring to the entire barrier, which is in the $30 billion range and includes environmental mitigation. But I see your point and appreciate it.
Laura Elder commented on Movie theater rumors now showing in Texas City and Dairy Queen double-dips in Dickinson
Hi Paul, I meant to say state Highway 146. I'm not sure how I managed that. I corrected it online and will run a print correction tomorrow.
Laura Elder commented on Ousting trash hauler not so simple, Dickinson officials say
The cutline should also have said Republic Services agreed to acquire Allied Waste Industries in 2008.
Laura Elder commented on Some school districts are teaching dangerous lessons
The editorial was clear in that the district should have called in the student and everyone should be on alert. There's no question. The issue is arresting students and sending them to jail or juvenile detention and later determining there was no threat.
Laura Elder commented on Local artist to raffle painting to benefit DRT
Ok. The press release had the wrong email. Try this: glejsal@aol.com
Laura Elder commented on Local artist to raffle painting to benefit DRT
Hi Peggy, I'll reach out to her about the email and see what's wrong with it and get you the correct one.
Laura Elder commented on National security threatened as young people jump ship
You're welcome. I'm learning a lot reading the comments. Very informative.