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January 6,
2007 --
District Court Judge
Ken Anderson has ruled that governmental entities
cannot use tax funds to to support organizations
that lobby the Texas Legislature. Americans
For Prosperity has applauded the ruling.
Message
January 5,
2007 -- Gulf Coast Big Brothers & Big
Sisters Says Thanks
by Executive Director Cindy Shultz.
Message
January 4,
2007 -- Report to the Membership of the
Galveston Chamber of Commerce by 2006 Chair
Betty Massey
Report
January 4, 2007 --
Clear Creek Independent School District
Continues to Foster Neighborhood Connection with
Exceptional Program
by Superintendent Dr. Sandra Mossman.
Guest Column
December 28, 2006 --
Sergeant Dan Krieger of the League City
Police Officers Association thanks the community for
donating money, toys, clothes and food for four
girls recently taken in by a foster family.
Release
December 29, 2006 -- Gleanings
From the Harvest for Galveston reported that another
distribution of milk will occur on Friday
at West Point Baptist Church, 30th and Avenue M,
beginning at 2:00PM, in case of RAIN please come to
4602 Broadway.
Message
December 28, 2006 --
Gleanings From the Harvest for Galveston distributed milk to needy residents of Galveston
Island.
Message
December 21, 2006 -- League City Police
Officers Association Initiates Clothing Drive for
Children Rescued From Neglect.
Release
December 21, 2006 -- Support the League City
Police Officers Association Clothing Drive by Onzelo
Markum.
Message
December 19, 2006 -- The Dorris Stechmann
Johnson Foundation
will sponsor a special Galveston
County Reads Night
by Jan Johnson
Announcement
December 19, 2006 -- Ten Reasons to Visit
Moody Gardens® Festival of Lights
by Mary Beth Bassett
Message
December 16, 2006 --
Contact your elected officials now to save
Transportation Enhancements in Texas by the Greater
Houston Preservation Alliance.
Message
December 13, 2006 -- An Email Report on
Tuesday's meeting by Council Member Kerry Neves.
Report
December 11, 2006 -- Bill of Rights Day –
December 15th
by Bob Smither.
Message
December 9, 2006 -- Texas City ISD Security
Update
by Melissa Tortorici.
Message
December 8, 2006 --
The Galveston-Trivandrum
Sister City Society in Texas is raising $100,000 to
improve emergency medical services and medical
education in India.
Message
December 5, 2006 -- American Shore and Beach
Preservation Association Statement on WRDA
Negotiations
Statement
December 5, 2006 -- The Galveston Bar
Association is holding a Toy Drive
by Jennifer Overbeck Flores.
Message
December 4, 2006 --
Washington
DC: A Peek into the Crystal Ball by Washington
Lobbyist Howard Marlowe.
Message
December 1, 2006 --
Randy
Weber, candidate for State Representative District
District 29, announced his endorsement by
Congressman Ron Paul.
Release
November 27, 2006 -- Dickinson City Council
Member Kerry Neves reports on Tuesday's meeting of
the city council.
Click Here
November 24, 2006 --
Jeff Ortiz and others successfully contacted over
200 citizens regarding the “consumption fee” that
the City of Nederland has proposed.
Release and Interview
November 25, 2006 -- Just a Thought - About The Election Process by
Chris John Mallios.
Message
November 17, 2006
-- Galveston Independent School District Begins
Planning for 2007-2008 and Future, a Guest Collumn
by Superintendent Lynne Cleveland.
Column
November 15, 2006
-- Coalition of National Groups Organizes to
Fight Threat to Community Control Over Billboard
Blight.
Release
November 14, 2006
-- Take Advantage of Opportunities in Our
Community by Dickinson City Council Member Kerry
Neves.
Message
November 14, 2006
-- An Open Letter from Chester R. Jourdan, Jr.
Message
November 14, 2006
--
Thank You to My Friends and Congratulations to Bryan Lamb by Albert
Choate.
Message
November 13, 2006
--Republican Randy Weber Announces Candidacy for
Special Election in House District 29 to fill
the vacancy left by the late Glenda Dawson
Release
November 13, 2006
-- Come to the Holiday in the Park Festival and
Parade by Janice Hallisey.
Message
November 9, 2006 -- A Message from Chris Stevens, former candidate for
Galveston County Judge.
Message
November 6, 2006 --
Thanks For Stealing My Campaign Signs by James Boyd
Message
November 3, 2006 --
Criss is the Political Hack by Kathy Rogers.
Message
November 3, 2006 -- Demand for Retraction of
Libelous Statements by Onzelo Markum.
Message
November 3, 2006 -- County Treasurer & County
Tax Assessor endorse Choate
News Release
November 2, 2006 --
Another Flip-Flop from Shelley Sekula-Gibbs
by Nick Lampson.
Message
November 2, 2006 --
Comment on Recent Allegations of Opponent
Impropriety by Chris Stevens for County Judge
Campaign.
Comments
November 1, 2006 -- Tony
Buzbee Takes Issue With GuidryNews.com.
Message
November 1, 2006 --
Isn't It Ironic? by Shane Sklar.
Message
November 1, 2006 -- Stop the Madness!! by James
Boyd. Message
November 1, 2006 -- Guest Column - Charade Takes
the Cake by Lloyd Criss.
Column
October 31, 2006 --
To the Editor, Regarding Galveston ISD by Nancy Kessling.
Letter
October 26, 2006 --
Why Won't Ron Paul Debate?? by the Shane Sklar
Campaign.
Message
October 26, 2006 -- To Galveston County Judge and Commissioners from
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Letter
October 26, 2006 --
Do You Want Change? by Bruce Bolock.
Message
October 26, 2006 -- Ethical Questions in the
City of League City by Elaine Kosty.
Message
October
25, 2006 -- Dickinson City Council
Member Kerry Neves reports on Tuesday's meeting of
the city council.
Click Here
October 24, 2006 --
Yarbrough is the Right Man in the Right Place at the
Right Time
by Charles Kelly.
Message
October 24, 2006 -- Smither Campaign Questions Sekula Gibbs Poll.
Release
October 24, 2006 -- Dirty Politics - A Sign of
Desperation by Shana Bone.
Message
October 22, 2006 -- The Galveston County Democratic Party hosted a Get
Out The Early Vote Rally on Sunday in League City.
GuidryNews.com provided Webio Coverage of
the event.
Webio Report
October 22, 2006 -- Three Galveston County Mayors Endorse Albert Choate
for Commissioner
Release
October 21, 2006 --
My Opponent Should Have Done Her Homework by Barbara
Ann Radnofsky.
Message
October 20, 2006 --
Elect Bret Griffin for Judge by Janice Jones.
Message
October 19, 2006 --
Libertarian Bob Smither, U.S. House candidate
for District 22, signed the “Punch Clock Agreement,”
a contract promising District 22 voters that, when
elected, he will publish his daily official work
schedule on the Internet.
Release
October 18, 2006 --
In support of Miles Whittington for the 212th
District Court by Wesley L. Tyson.
Letter
October 17, 2006 --
CJ Day at the Park has been scheduled for Sunday
November 19 at Clear Lake Park Landolt Pavilion to
raise funds for 13 year old C.J. Duffey, who
suffered sever injuries in a wreck caused by a drunk
driver.
Message
October 16, 2006 --
Kinky Friedman Pledges to
Preserve Hunting, Fishing Rights
Release
October 16, 2006 --
State Representatives Larry Taylor and Robert
Talton endorse Choate
News Release
October 14, 2006 --
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month by
Marie Schwartz.
Release
October 13, 2006 --
Police Groups Back Whittington For Judge
News
Release
October 12, 2006 --
Radnofsky Calls on Senate Subcommittee
Chairwoman of Veterans Affairs to Denounce VA Fraud
News Release
October 12, 2006
-- Students’ Safety is Priority by Galveston
Independent School District Interim Police Chief
LeeRoy Amador.
Guest Column
October 11, 2006
-- In support of Albert Choate for
County Commissioner by Onzelo Markum.
Message
October 10, 2006 --
In Support of Bryan Lamb for Galveston County
Commissioner by Mary Ellen Brennan.
Message
October 9, 2006 --
Letter to the Editor in support of Judge Susan Criss by
Elaine Kosty.
Message
October 7, 2006 --
Democratic Party Get Out The Early Vote Rally, by
Lloyd Criss.
Invitation
October 6, 2006 -- At What Cost Do We Preserve Our Past? by Pat
Hallisey.
Message
October 5, 2006 --
An open letter from the Galveston Chamber of
Commerce.
Message
October 5, 2006 --
Why Not Lower The Galveston Independent School District Tax Rate? by Buzz Elton.
Message
October 4, 2006
--Bob Smither, the Libertarian nominee for United
States Congress in District 22, has taken issue with
an ad by Democratic candidate Nick Lampson.
Release
October 3, 2006 -- Kelly Chambers has announced her candidacy for
GISD Board of Trustees in District 1-A. Release
October 3, 2006 --
Paul Opposed Going After Child Predators Like Foley, by
Shane Sklar.
Message
October 2, 2006 --
Attn: West Galveston Island Property Owners
Association by President Jerry Mohn.
Message
October 2, 2006 --
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Barbara Ann Radnofsky
signed a second formal agreement to debate October
19, 2006 in San Antonio.
Release
October 2, 2006 -- Polling Tricks Continue:
Libertarian Is Anything But Liberal, by Bob Smither.
Message
September 30, 2006 --
Clear Creek Independent
School District Dr. Sandra Mossman has published her
column, CCISD is State Record-Holder for Performance.
Column
September 29, 2006 -- Dickinson City Council
Member Kerry Neves reports on Tuesday's meeting of
the city council.
Click Here
September 28, 2006
--
Former congressman
Nick Lampson took issue with his write-in opponent's
actions at Wednesday's meeting of Houston City
Council in, "Shelley
Sekula-Gibbs Continues to Run From Her Immigration
Record,
Angers
Fellow Council Members".
Release
September 27, 2006
--
Shane Sklar, Democratic candidate for
Congress has announced his support for legislation
that he says would provide comprehensive disaster
relief to America's farmers and ranchers.
Release
September 27. 2006
-- Another Response To Linda Colthrap's
Questions, by Chris Mallios.
Response
September 26, 2006
-- The VFW Post 6378 in Dickinson on Highway 3
is hosting a Candidate Forum this Wednesday
September 27 at 6pm.
Release
September 26, 2006 -- Is Linda Coltharp having
Illusions or Something? by Breck Porter.
Message
September 26, 2006 -- Columnist Liz Smith has
announced her support for Kinky Friedman, claiming
that Kinky was Ann Richards’ Candidate.
Release
September 26, 2006 -- "Sekula-Gibbs Passes Buck
on “Sanctuary Policy”, Lampson For Congress News
Release.
Release
September 26, 2006 -- Since When Is It Legal
or Even Ethical To Use County Resources in a
Political Advertisement? by Linda Coltharp.
Message
September 26, 2006
-- Libertarian Bob Smither is the best hope the
Republicans of CD22 have of keeping that seat away
from the Democrats, by Bob Renfro.
Message
September 23, 2006
-- Special Interest Groups Run Our State and
Federal Governments by James Boyd.
Message
September 23, 2006 -- Texas Taxpayers Network
monitors candidates' tax payments.
Release
September 22, 2006- Jamaica Beach Mayor Vic Pierson endorsed Albert
Choate for Galveston County Commissioner.
Release
September 21, 2006
--
Kinky's Not The Only Candidate With Some
Explaining To Do On Race Relations - Shane Sklar
News Release.
Release
September 21, 2006
-- Kinky Friedman Campaign Statement by Press
Secretary Laura Stromberg.
Statement
September 21, 2006
--
Shane Sklar, Democratic candidate for Congress,
declared his support for a new law that would
require Internet companies to keep customer records
for two years, preserving a key link to the
criminals who create and purchase child pornography.
Release
September 21, 2006 --
United States Senator John Cornyn, a co-author
of the Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our
National Government Act of 2005 (OPEN Government
Act), applauded the unanimous vote of the Senate
Judiciary Committee to approve the legislation.
Release
September 20, 2006
--
Chris Stevens For County Judge Reaching Out To
Kinky And Strayhorn Voters
Release
September 19, 2006
-- Galveston County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
has endorsed Judge Miles Whittington in his bid for
the 212th District Court.
News
Release
September 19, 2006
-- Triangle AIDS Network Plans Events
News Release
September 18, 2006
-- This Election Is No Laughing Matter by Lloyd
Criss, Chair of the Galveston County Democratic
Party.
Message
September 18, 2006
-- Jerry Patterson for Albert Choate.
News Release
September 16, 2006
--
Congratulations
to the Dickinson Police Department and Chief Ron
Morales for their outstanding police work, by James
Boyd.
Message
September 16, 2006 -- Sierra Club Endorses Chris
Bell for Governor
News Release
September 12, 2006
-- Support St. Jude's
Children's Research Hospital by Margarita Sims.
Message
September 12, 2006
-- Independent
candidate for Texas Governor Carole Keeton Strayhorn,
who is currently Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts, hosted a campaign reception at Gaido's
Restaurant in Galveston.
Photos and Interview
September 12, 2006
-- City Manager Steve LeBlanc Responds, a Guest
Column by Galveston City Manager Steve LeBlanc.
Column
September 11, 2006
-- Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of 9/11 by
United States Senator John Cornyn.
Statement
September 11, 2006
--
The
Governor's Office of Budget, Planning & Policy and
the Legislative Budget Board conducted a hearing at
the State Capitol on the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department's Legislative Appropriations Request for
Fiscal Years 2008/2009. The Sierra Club has posted
comments on the meeting.
Message
September 9, 2006
-- "Thank You For The Coverage" by Elizabeth
Berger, daughter of
81 year old veteran Fred A. Green, who served on the
Battleship Texas in WWII.
Message
September 8, 2006
-- U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, a member of the Senate
Judiciary Committee and strong advocate of open
government, applauded the unanimous Senate passage
of the Federal Funding Accountability and
Transparency Act.
Release
September 7, 2006
-- Nina S. Jacob, 4th grade teacher at North Pointe
Elementary School in the Clear Creek Independent
Schooled shared her experiences from a recent
educational trip to Africa.
Message
September 6, 2006
-- Chris Stevens for County Judge Announces
Galveston County Budget Improvements Pursuant to
Incumbent’s Request
Release
September 3, 2006
-- Impeachment Forum and Town Hall Meeting
News
Release
September 1, 2006 --
Bob Smither, the Libertarian nominee for Congress
from Texas District 22, announced today that he has
filed as a candidate for the Special Election to
fill the remainder of Tom DeLay’s term.
Release
September 1, 2006
-- Congressional candidate Nick Lampson will not
run in the special election to replace Tom Delay and
instead will concentrate on the general election for
the seat.
Release
August 30, 2006
-- Libertarian Response to Special Election.
News Release
August 30, 2006 --
Cornyn Applauds Administration's Commitment to
America's Farmers
News Release
August 29, 2006 -- The High Rise is Dead, by
Steve Salch.
Message
August 28, 2006-- Shane Sklar for Congress News Release - Ron Paul
Flip Flops on Impeaching President Bush.
Release
August 28, 2006 --
Bob Smither signs the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a
News Release by Americans for Tax Reform.
Release
August 28, 2006 -- Congressman Paul understands
true security issues that face our nation today by
Diana Tibbitts.
Message
August 25, 2006 --
A Message from Galveston College President Dr. Elva
Concha LeBlanc.
Message
August 24, 2006 -- Jim Bacon announced today that will file his
candidacy for the vacant position on the Galveston
Community College District Board of Regents next
week. He will join Dr. Michael Warren and Melvin
Williams who have already filed for the position.
Release
August 24, 2006 --
Benefit for Burial Expenses for Daniel Gonzales by
Alice L. Williams.
Message
August 21, 2006 --
Superintendent’s Column by Dr. Sandra Mossman Clear
Creek ISD Superintendent of Schools.
Column
August 21, 2006
-- On Saturday, a relatively thin section of
Galveston, from the beachfront, south of downtown,
to north across the island, to Pelican Island was
besieged with rainfall that caused street flooding
to an extent that longtime residents could not
recall.
Message by Jim
Guidry
August 21, 2006 --
A Message from the
Galveston Chamber of Commerce by President Gina
Spagnola.
Message
August 17, 2006 --
The
Galveston County Sheriff's Office will be featured
in an episode of Body of Evidence on Court TV this
Saturday.
Message
August 16, 2006 --
Bob Smither, a
Libertarian, is gaining prominent supporters in his
pursuit of the Congressional seat in District 22.
Release
August 16, 2006 --
Congressional Candidate Nick Lampson held a press
conference Wednesday to
announce his
endorsement by three police organizations
and
unveil his latest campaign ad.
Release
August 16, 2006 --
At their meetings on August 12, 2006, the
Boards of Directors of the Laffite’s Cove Property
Owners Association and the Laffite’s Cove Nature
Society unanimously approved resolutions relating to
the City of Galveston’s rejection of a General Land
Use Plan application for a massive, high-rise,
condominium project across Stewart Road from their
neighborhood and the Nature Preserve.
Release
August 16, 2006 -- Houston City Council
Member Shelley Sekula-Gibbs has announced that she
is seeking the Republican Party's support for
election to the United States Congress as a write-in
candidate.
Announcement
August 15,2006 --
Barbara Ann Radnofsky,
United States Senate Democratic nominee, has
expressed her views concerning the situation in
Iraq, to stand by deadlines and goals and withdraw,
as compared to those of Senator Kay Bailey
Hutchison.
Message
August 12, 2006 --
University Area Association President Robert Mihovil
offers tips on dealing with the latest mosquito
infestation, in "The Buzz"
Click Here
August 7, 2006 --
The
Rotary Club of Galveston is hosting a Blood Drive by
Ruth Finkelstein
Message
August 4, 2006 --
GISD Students
Return to School, a Guest Column by
Superintendent Lynn Cleveland.
Column
August 3, 2006 --
West Galveston Island Property Owners Association
President Jerry Mohn has provided an analysis of the
first pass of grant applications under the
Coastal Impact Assistance Program.
Message
July 30, 2006 --
Thank You Department of Homeland Security by Jim
Guidry Editorial
July 28, 2006 --
Shane Sklar,
Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress, applauded
the President's signing of the Children's Safety and
Violent Crime Reduction Act of 2006.
Release
July 27, 2006 --
Congressman Ron Paul questions Administration
Officials on immigration policy, birthright
citizenship.
Release
July 28, 2006 -- The Sierra Club has endorsed
the candidacy of Congressional candidate Nick
Lampson.
Release
July
26,
2006 -- Dickinson City Council Member Kerry Neves reports on
Tuesday's meeting of the city council.
Click Here
July 24, 2006 -- Do You Need to Have Coastal
Erosion to Get Federal Beach Restoration Assistance?
by Howard Marlowe.
Commentary
July 23, 2006 -- The Minimum Wage, by Bob
Smither, Libertarian candidate for Congress.
Message
July 20, 2006 --
The United States Congress
Unanimously Passes Ron Paul Resolution Praising
Space Shuttle Discovery Mission.
Release
July 19, 2006 --
Congressional candidate Shane Sklar comments on
President George W. Bush's veto.
Release
July 18, 2006 -- Congressional candidate Nick
Lampson comments on the successful landing of the
Space Shuttle.
Release
July 17, 2006 --
The American Shore and Beach Preservation
Association applauded passage of the Water Resources
Development Act in the U.S. Senate. Release
July 9, 2006 --
Shane Sklar will open a Galveston office on July 15.
Invitation
July 9, 2006 -- Libertarian Bob Smither of
Friendswood kicked off his race for the District 22
seat at a well-attended gathering of supporters and
volunteers on Saturday evening, July 8.
Report
July 7, 2006 --
Message from West Beach homeowners
Fred and Linda Lundgren.
Message
July 6, 2006 --
To DeLay or Not to DeLay? by Bob
Smither.
Message
July 1, 2006 --
We Need A Better Representative on
the School Board by Edith Watson.
Message
June 28,
2006 -- Dickinson City Council Member Kerry Neves reports on
Tuesday's meeting of the city council.
Click Here
June 27, 2006 --
A Report From New
Orleans
by Vance Redden.
Message
June 22, 2006 --
Newly appointed
Galveston Independent School District Superintendent
Lynne Cleveland has posted a message outlining her
plans for the district.
Message
June 22, 2006 --
Support the Galveston Seafarer's Center by Ruth
Finkelstein.
Message
June 21, 2006 --
Taxes And The Poor by
James Boyd, candidate for Justice of the Peace.
Message
June 20, 2006 --
David Van Os, the Democratic
candidate for Texas Attorney General, visited
Galveston County on a "whistle stop" tour of county
courthouses across the state.
Listen
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June 19, 2006 --
VaLinda Hathcox,
the Democratic candidate for Texas Land Commissioner
visited with Guidry News Service about her campaign
following the Juneteenth program at Ashton Villa in
Galveston.
Listen
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June
16, 2006 --
Dickinson City Council Member Kerry Neves has
published his report on Tuesday's meeting of the
city council.
Report
June 16, 2006 --
The
Kinky Friedman has published results of the
Rasmussen Poll.
Release
June 14, 2006 --
UNBELIEVABLE . . . Congress Gives Themselves a Raise
Even as U.S. Faces Record Debt and Deficit
by Nick Lampson.
Message
June 13, 2006 --
Radnofsky “Twinkie Tour,” a News Release.
Release
June 12, 2006 --
Brenda's
Musings - Childhood,
by Brenda Beust Smith.
Musings
June 8, 2006 --
Christine Keller, a neighbor of two homes in the new
Galveston Victorian Experience, is not pleased with
the development.
Listen
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June 1, 2006 --
Change
or More of the Same?
by Nick Lampson.
Message
June 1, 2006 --
As Beach
Season Begins, Help Protect America's Coastal
Treasures by ASBPA President
Harry Simmons.
Message
May 29, 2006 --
What If?, A Memorial Day Essay by Jim Guidry.
Message
May 29, 2006 --
United States Congressman Ron Paul's weekly column
is critical of the National Animal Identification
System, which was recently approved by the House of
Representatives, calling it "an expensive and
unnecessary federal program that requires owners of
livestock-- cattle, dairy, poultry, and even
horses-- to tag animals with electronic tracking
devices".
Column
May 29, 2006 --
American Shore and Beach Preservation Association
President Mayor Harry Simmons, delivered a Memorial
Day message to the Jersey Shore Partnership’s Summer
Event in Sea Bright, New Jersey.
Message
May 28, 2006 --
Independent gubernatorial candidate Kinky Friedman last week demanded
that his opponents return the more than $75,000 they received in 2000
and 2001 from the Enron Corp. Political Action Committee and from former
Enron chief Kenneth Lay, who was found guilty in one of the biggest
corporate scandals in U.S. history.
Release
May 28, 2006 -- Congress Full of Constitutionalists? by Bob Smither.
Message
May 26, 2006 -- Support The
Public Expression of Religion Act by Louis B. Lerma.
Message
May 24, 2006 -- The Man Who Sold
Galveston Island by Randy L. Almaguer. Message
May 24, 2006 -- Congratulations
to Mayor Pro Tem Cones by Elaine Kosty.
Message
May 24, 2006 -- Galveston’s
Fourth of July Parade and Celebration by Angela Brown.
Invitation
May 23, 2006 -- "Vote Election
Day" by James Boyd, Democratic nominee for Galveston County JP 7.
Message
May 21, 2006 -- Guest Column by
David O'Neal, president of the Galveston Independent School District
Board of Trustees. Column
May 18, 2006 -- Ronald McDonald
House Benefit by Pat Lanier.
Invitation
May 15, 2006 -- Galveston Bay
Conservation and Preservation Association’s Bay Preservation Jam will be
held in the shaded, breezy Landolt Pavilion at the Clear Lake Park
Sunday, June 4, 2006 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Invitation
May 12, 2006 -- Mr. Osteen and
Taxes by Connie Trube Message
May 11, 2006 -- Mr. Osteen and
Water by Leonard Payne. Message
May 9, 2006 -- The
Galveston-Houston Association for Smog Prevention applauded State
Representative Ana Hernandez for filing legislation regarding air
toxics. Release
May 9, 2006 --
Is The Check In The Mail? by Ryan Hendrix.
Message
May 8, 2006 -- So Much for the
"Open Process", DeLay’s Style of Backroom Politics Still Plagues TX-22.
Release
May 8, 2006 -- Response to
Elaine Kosty by Mike Lee. Response
May 8, 2006 -- Local resident,
Vance Redden will be on hand Monday evening, May 8th from 5 P.M. till 7
P.M. at 21 to launch and sign his new book, "The Book of Bird, Facing
God's Judgment." Invitation
May 4, 2006 -- Questions About
the 306th District Court by Donnie Thibodeaux.
Message
May 4, 2006 -- Please, Uncle Sam, Don't Help Us Again! by Bob
Smither. Message
May 4, 2006 -- Questions about
211 and 311
by Pat Johnson
Message
May 4, 2006 -- Is Our Mayor
Looking Out For Us?
by Elaine
Kosty Message
May 3, 2006 -- Support Beau
Rawlins for Galveston City Council by Lauraleigh Gourley-Vogel.
Message
May 3, 2006 -- A Letter to the
Editor by Chris Stevens, Candidate for Galveston County Judge.
Letter
May 1, 2006 -- Applicants for
YOVA Project Sought by James Boyd.
Message
May 1, 2006 -- Tax Freedom Day
is Wednesday by Cheryl Johnson.
Message
May 1, 2006 -- Reminder and
Request from Beau Rawlins Candidate for Galveston City Council, District
Six. Message
April 30, 2006 -- Re-establish City of Character in League City by
Bonnie Wilson. Message
April 30, 2006 -- Five Hour Closed Door Session by Deborah Winters
Chaney. Message
April 28, 2006 -- A Message from
Galveston City Council Candidate Richard McCauley.
Release
April 27, 2006 -- Galveston
County Child Welfare Board Town Hall Meeting by James Boyd.
Report
April 27, 2006 --
Galveston County Tax
Assessor/Collector Cheryl E. Johnson will host a Tax Freedom Day
Celebration Wednesday, May 3rd from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Gulfway Plaza in
La Marque. Release
April 27, 2007 --
Kathy Rogers
provided her report on the recent Friendswood City Council Candidates’
Forum. Report
April 25, 2006 -- A Letter In
Support of Tommy Cones by League City Council Member Jim Nelson.
Letter
April 25, 2006 -- A Letter in Support of Galveston County Judge Jim
Yarbrough by Justice of the Peace Candidate James Boyd.
Letter
April 25, 2006 -- One Question
Too Few by Bob Smither.
Message
April 24, 2006 -- Enrique de
Leon has taken Electioneering to a New Low by Jerie Cones.
Letter
April 24, 2006 -- Coastal Update
April 2006 by Jim Blackburn.
Update
April 23, 2006 --
Response to Enrique de Leon by Chris
Mallios. Response
April 23, 2006 -- A little story
about Enrique De Leon, Candidate for League City Council by Pat Hallisey.
Message
April 23, 2006 -- Galveston Resident Seeks Owner of Lost Items by
Bob Lorenzi. Message
April 21, 2006 -- Commissioners
Waste Taxpayers’ Money by Kelly Reyes.
Message
April 21, 2006 -- The New Earth Day by Texas Land Commissioner Jerry
Patterson.
Message
April 21, 2006 -- "Truth and Facts" about Tommie Cones by Enrique de
Leon.
Message
April 18, 2006 -Rally with
Friends and Relay for the Cure by Dr. B. Mark Evers.
Message
April 17, 2006 -- The
Galveston-Trivandrum Sister City Society has initiated a 911 program for
Trivandrum.
Message
April 14, 2006 --
Albert Choate posted a statement on his
Republican nomination for County Commissioner Precinct Two.
Statement
April 12,
2006 -- Dickinson City Council Member Kerry Neves reports on
Tuesday's meeting of the city council.
Click Here
April 10, 2006 -- Comments on
the Lampson Rally incident By James Boyd.
Message
April 7, 2006 -- United States
Senator John Cornyn, chair of the Immigration and Border Security
subcommittee, made a statement regarding the proposed “compromise” on
immigration reform.
Release
April 6, 2006 -- Congressional candidate Nick Lampson has issued a
news release regarding an incident reported by a participant at his news
conference on Thursday.
Release
Lampson also provided a video of the incident.
Release
April 5, 2006 -- DeLay Downfall
Turns Senate Race into Referendum By Barbara Ann Radnofsky Candidate for
US Senate. Release
April 5, 2006 -- Congressman Tom DeLay on Wednesday sent an open
letter to the officers of the United States Capitol Police, expressing
his gratitude for their service and support for their force.
Letter
April 5, 2006 -- Dr. Mehlman is
Perhaps a Bit "Overblown" for Galveston by Victor Lang.
Message
April 5, 2006 -- Thomas Cones For Reelection to League City City
Council Release
April 4, 2006 --
Representative Taylor Comments on DeLay Resignation.
Statement
April 4, 2006 -- Response to Mike Lee by Pat Hallisey.
Response
April 4, 2006 -- A letter from
Texas Republican Party Chair Tina J. Benkiser regarding Tom Delay's
announcement that he is withdrawing from his race run for re-election.
Letter
April 4, 2006 -- Mike Mehlman,
candidate for Mayor of the City of Galveston, offers a sketch of his
background in a letter to voters.
Letter
April
4, 2006 --
A Letter in Support of Albert
Choate for Galveston County Commissioner by Sandra Jones Tetley
Letter
April
3, 2006 --
A Letter from Mike Lee, Candidate
for League City City Council Position 3.
Message
April
3, 2006 --
Guest Editorial by Galveston
Independent School District President David O'Neal.
Message
April
2, 2006 --
The League of Women Voters of the
Galveston Area and the Galveston Alliance of Island Neighborhoods is
sponsoring candidate forums for the Galveston College Board of Regents
election and the Galveston City Council election on April 18 in the
Rosenberg Library Wortham Room.
Details
April
1, 2006 --
Chat With the Chancellor by San
Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Bill Lindemann.
Column
March
31, 2006 --
American Must Join, Win New "Space
Race" by Congressman Tom DeLay.
Release
March 31, 2006 --
Information on GOP Runoff Voting in
Friendswood by Kathy Rogers.
Message
March 31, 2006 --
Galveston County Tax Assessor-Collector has endorsed Albert Choate in
the Republican Runoff for County Commissioner Precinct 2.
Release
March
27, 2006 -- United States Senator John Cornyn voted against the Immigration Bill
that was passed by the Immigration and Border Security subcommittee on
Monday. Statement
March
23, 2006 --
J.L. “Bubba” Campbell has endorsed
Albert Choate in the Republican Runoff for Galveston County Commissioner
Precinct 2.
Release
March
22, 2006 -- Letter to the Editor from Pat Hallisey about the
withdrawal of Katie Benoit from the League City City Council race.
Letter
March
17, 2006 --
Commissioners Court Needs New
Leadership by R. L. Wilson.
Message
March 17, 2006 --
Jerry Patterson, Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, released
a statement regarding the plans of a Topeka, Kansas-based church to
protest at the funeral services of Pfc. Amy Duerksen, who died in Iraq
on March 11th.
Statement
March 17, 2006 --
Congressman Tom DeLay applauded final passage of the emergency
supplemental appropriations bill in the House of Representatives.
Release
March
15, 2006 -- Dickinson City Council Member Kerry Neves reports on
Tuesday's meeting of the city council.
Click Here
March 15, 2006 -- Galveston County Commissioners Court candidate Albert Choate issued
a statement concerning former
candidate Kevin O’ Brien’s request for a recount.
Message
March 15, 2006 -- Statement by
Congressman Tom Delay on the delay of the Shuttle Launch.
News Release
March 14, 2006 -- Cheryl Johnson
is Doing an Excellent Job for the Taxpayers of Galveston County by Kathy
Rogers. Message
March 9, 2006 -- Statement
regarding the investigation into threats on La Marque Independent School
District Superintendent Dr. Adrain Johnson’s life by Lora-Marie
Bernard. Statement
March 9, 2006 -- Choate Campaign Surges into Runoff Election.
News
Release
March 8, 2006 -- Guest Editorial
on Child Abuse Prevention Month by Greg Abbott, Attorney General of
Texas.
Editorial
March 8, 2006 --
Communities in Schools - Bay Area Board President Robert K. Scott is
asking businesses and individuals to lend time and financial support to
the programs of organization.
Letter
March 7, 2006 -- United States
Congressman Tom DeLay released a statement upon receiving his 12th
Republican nomination for the 22nd District congressional election in
November. Message
March 7, 2006 -- Nick Lampson, candidate for the United States
Congress, 22nd District, released a statement on the Primary Election
results. Message
March 6, 2006 -- The Trust for
Public Land is working to preserve a natural treasure at McAllis Point.
Click
Here
March 6, 2006 -- United States
Senator John Cornyn, a member of the Judiciary Committee and former
Texas Supreme Court Justice, applauded the decision on Monday by the
U.S. Supreme Court to allow the military to continue recruiting on
college campuses. Message
March 5, 2006 -- Community “Call
to Action” to Address Underage Drinking by Julie Purser, Ph.D. Column
March 5, 2006 -- John Henry
Grady for Judge.
News Release
March 4, 2006 -- FERRY Dust,
Concrete and Steel by Richard McCauley, Candidate for Galveston City
Council District 6.
Message
March 3, 2006 -- A message from
Beau Rawlins, Galveston City Council candidate for District 6.
Message
March 3, 2006 -- A message from
Richard McCauley, Galveston City Council candidate for District 6.
Message
March 3, 2006 -- Vicki Wolf, of
Citizens League for Environmental Action Now, outlines Houston Mayor
Bill White's environmental agenda for the city.
Message
March 3, 2006 --
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott spoke
recently at the Galveston County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner.
Photos
February 28, 2006 -- A Message
from John Henry Grady Candidate for County Court Judge 2.
Message
February 28, 2006 -- An Update on Kirby Boulevard by Taylor Lake
Village Mayor Natalie S O'Neill.
Report
February 28, 2006 -- Executive Disdain. an editorial by American
Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons,
Reprinted from the State Port Pilot of Southport, North Carolina.
Editorial
February 28, 2006 -- A letter
from James Boyd, Democratic candidate for Justice of the Peace.
Letter
February 28, 2006 -- Another
Response From Onzelo Markum.
Response
February 27, 2006 -- A Letter in
Support of Albert Choate by Charlene Tina Benton.
Letter
February 27, 2006 -- United
States Senator John Cornyn, a member of the Senate’s High Tech Task
Force, announced the launch of his new official Senate Web site that he
says provides features to improve constituent services and
correspondence. Website
February 27, 2006 --
Members of the Galveston-Trivandrum Sister
City Committee have asked President George W. Bush to bring greetings
from Galveston when he visits India.
Release
February 26, 2006 --
The
Galveston County Republican Party held an election judges and
clerks training day on Saturday at the Grand Hotel and Conference Center
in La Marque. Release
February 25, 2006 -- Vote Choate
for Galveston County Commissioner by Saralyn Richard
Message
February 25, 2006 -- Please Attend
CCISD Board Meeting by Cathy Wightman.
Message
February 25, 2006 -- Phyllis
Wilson Sanborn for League City City Council
News Release
February 25, 2006 -- Nick Lampson’s congressional campaign announced
that it has passed that of Tom DeLay in cash on hand.
Release
February 25, 2006 --
Attorney General Greg Abbott to speak at
Galveston County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner
Release
February 24, 2006 -- Choate Campaign Responds to "Smear Attack"
News Release
February 23, 2006 -- Galveston
County Republican Party Celebrates Black History Month.
News Release
February 23, 2006 -- Krewe of
Aquarius Visits Galveston Shriners Hospital by Jennifer Overbeck
Flores. Report
February 21, 2006 -- Galveston
County Republican Party Chairman Kicks Off Early Voting.
News Release
February 20, 2006 -- Political
Message from Bret Griffin, Candidate for Galveston County County Court
2.
Message
February 17, 2006 -- Congressional candidate Nick Lampson launched his first web video today
on his website
www.lampson.com. Release
February 16, 2006 -- A Victory
for Galveston Bay by the Galveston Bay Conservation and Preservation
AssociatioN . Release
February 15, 2006 -- Greens
across the state of Texas today are calling on their representatives to
reject House Resolution 4694, the so-called "Let the People Decide Clean
Campaign Act". Release
February 13, 2006 -- Main Street
Issues - Wolf in Sheep's Clothing by D. L. (Don) Seyfert, J.D. Message
February 13, 2006 -- A Golden Opportunity by Galveston County Tax
Assessor-Collector Cheryl Johnson
Column
February 12, 2006 -- State of
League City - Article Correction by Onzelo Markum.
Message
February 10, 2006 -- Op-Ed: National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans by
Secretary of Veterans Affairs R. James Nicholson.
Message
February 10, 2006 -- Guest
column by Galveston Independent School Board President David H. O’Neal,
Jr. Column
February 8, 2006 -- Hutchison
Bows to Radnofsky Pressure for VA Hospital.
News
Release
February 7, 2006 -- The FY 2007
Corps Budget Proposal Gets an “F” For Failure to Protect Americans From
Storm Damage - A News Release from the American Shore and Beach
Preservation Association. Release
February 7, 2006 -- Victory For Fiscal Responsibility by Don
Johnson. Message
February 7, 2006 --
Independent Gubernatorial Candidate
Says $3 Billion Budget Surplus Should Be Returned to Taxpayers by Laura
Stromberg. News Release
February 6, 2006 -- A Letter of
Support for Albert Choate for Commissioner by Nelson Byrd.
Message
February 4, 2006 -- Political
Signs Misleading by D. R. Carter.
Letter
February 4, 2006 -- Comments on Border Violence by Senator John
Cornyn. Message
February 4, 2006 -- Leave Our Library Alone - a response to
Commissioner Ken Clark by Kat Hale.
Message
February 3, 2006 -- Comments on Dog in the Night by Ken Clark.
Letter
February 3, 2006 -- The
Galveston County Democrats Club has announced its endorsements in the
Democratic Primary Election.
News Release
February 3, 2006 -- Fred Nelson Endorses Albert Choate for Galveston
County Commissioner.
Message
January 30, 2006 -- United
Republicans of Harris County announced its 2006 Primary Endorsements at
a press conference at the Doubletree Hotel by the Galleria. Release
January 30, 2006 -- Elaine Kosty
Responds to League City Mayor Jerry Shults' Response.
Response
January 30, 2006 -- Tim Paulissen – Conservative Leadership for
League City’s Future - a News Release.
Release
January 30, 2006 -- Response to
Elaine Kosty's Criticism*
of New League City Policy by Dawn Kilgore.
Message
January 28, 2006 -- America
Remembers Challenger Tragedy, Looks Ahead to Future by Congressman Tom
DeLay Message
January 25, 2006 --
Dickinson
City Council Member Kerry Neves reports on Tuesday's meeting of the city
council. Click Here
January 25, 2006 -- Check Out the Corpus Christi Caller Times for
Beach Access Articles, by Greg Roof
Message
January 25, 2006 -- Clear Creek
Independent School District Is Top In The Nation For Fiscal
Accountability
by Paul
McLarty.
Guest
Editorial
January 22, 2005 -- Comments on
Behavior on the Bolivar Peninsula by Edith Watson.
Message
January 22, 2006 -- You Cannot
Analyze What You Cannot Quantify by Nancy Kessling.
Message
January 20, 2006 -- Statement by
Lynn Hale, Galveston Independent School District Superintendent of
Schools, regarding her decision to vacate her position as
superintendent. Statement
January 20, 2006 -- Questions About League City Proclamation Policy by
Elaine Kosty. Message
January 17, 2006 -- Comments on
Friendswood Independent School District by Nancy Conboy Kessing.
Message
January 15, 2006 -- Juan Peña
has announced his candidacy for Galveston City Council District 3.
Announcement
January 14, 2006 -- Comments on
the Seabrook Volunteer Fire Department by former Seabrook Mayor Jack
Fryday.
Message
January 10, 2006 --
Senators
Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn wrote to President Bush requesting
his approval of a major disaster declaration for Texas in response to
the fires. Letter
January 10, 2006 --
Friendswood resident
Bret Griffin recently filed to run for Judge of Galveston County Court
at Law #2. Release
January 10, 2006 -- Marc Hoskins, grandson of the late Leroy G.
Hoskins, Jr. and Vernelle Hoskins, and son of Attorney Robert and Billie
Hoskins, will run for the Galveston City Council District 2 seat in the
upcoming election. Release
January 7, 2006 -- Democrats turned
out for the Turn Texas Blue Reception and
Banquet organized by Galveston County Democratic
Party Chair Lloyd Criss.
Photos and Audio
January 7, 2006 -- Congressman
Tom DeLay has informed House Speaker Dennis Hastert
that he is giving up
his post as House Majority Leader.
Letter
January 6, 2006 -- CCISD Board
Shares Long-Range Plan with Cities by Clear Creek ISD Board of Trustees
President Robert Allen Davee.
Guest Column
January 5, 2006 --
Lone Star Sierra Club and SEED Coalition
Call on Governor Perry to Follow Illinois' Lead.
Release
January 4, 2006 --
Galveston County Republican Party Chairman Kevin Corcoran today
announced a strong, qualified and conservative group of candidates
seeking the Republican nomination in the March primary.
Release
January 3, 2006 -- Hindsight is
better than Foresight by Brenda
Beust-Smith.
Opinion
January 3, 2006 -- Matula Files for State Representative District
129
News Release
December 31, 2005 -- Republican Judge Miles Whittington Files to Reclaim
212th District Court.
Release
December
29, 2005 -- Judge John Ellisor
Seeks Second Term On the 122nd Judicial
District Court
Release
December 29, 2005 -- Senator Hutchison
Reneges on Veterans’ Hospital Promise by
Seth Davidson
Release
December
23, 2005 -- Albert Choate has filed for
Galveston County Commissioner Precinct 2
News Release
December
20, 2005 -- When Generosity Gets Taken
Advantage Of, An Open Letter to the
Residents of Louisiana Living in Houston by
Artee T. Jones
Letter
December
16, 2005 -- Galveston County
Commissioner Ken Clark has filed for
reelection
Release
December
16, 2005 -- Congressman Ron Paul has
filed
for reelection.
Release
December
15, 2005 -- An Invitation To Help Elves
and More by Erin Stoffel.
Message
December
14, 2005 -- Comments on the FISD Bond
Election by Nancy Kessling
Message
December
14, 2005 -- Choate Campaign Announces
Steering Committee a News Release
Release
December
13, 2005 -- Comments on Rita Coverage by
the National Media by Charles Jehlen
Message
December 12, 2005 -- Galveston County
Treasurer Kevin Walsh has filed to run for
reelection in the Republican Primary.
Announcement
December 12, 2005 -- Galveston City
Council Member Cornelia Harris-Banks has
filed to run for Harris County Treasurer in
the Democratic primary.
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