Angel tree at DA's office honors homicide victims GALVESTON - The angel tree outside the District Attorney's office remembers those killed in Galveston County.

Congresswoman makes case for public housing GALVESTON - U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee asked the Galveston Housing Authority to consider reopening two Ike-damaged housing developments.

Post-Ike residential meeting today GALVESTON - People who live on the north side of Broadway are invited to discuss problems with Hurricane Ike recovery at a meeting today.

'Ike: Stories of the Storm' available for purchase "Ike: Stories of the Storm" will be available for purchase at offices of The Galveston County Daily News beginning this afternoon.

East End homes tour set for Friday GALVESTON - The East End Historical District Association will hold its 19th Annual Victorian Christmas Homes Tour on Friday.

Ike temporarily ended plastic, cardboard recycling Galveston - The city's recycling center is open, but thanks to Hurricane Ike, the facility still can't accept any plastic or cardboard.

3 fires in 3 hours keep isle firefighters busy GALVESTON - Fires ravaged two hurricane-damaged boats, three cars in a hospital parking garage and a forklift Tuesday.

Isle native hopes to be a hit on 'Contender' GALVESTON - Ball High grad Felix Cora launches his boxing comeback on the reality show "The Contender," airing on the Versus network.

Swim, surf with caution GALVESTON - Authorities issued a stern warning Monday for swimmers and surfers after a low tide exposed hurricane debris buried in the sand.

Hospice tree lighting set for today GALVESTON - The Hospice Care Team will light its Tree of Lights atop The Daily News' building in Galveston at 6 p.m. today.

TAMUG students to return island GALVESTON - After a semester away, Texas A&M University at Galveston students will return to the hurricane-ravaged island in January to begin the spring semester.

Teen Health Center open at Austin Middle GALVESTON - The Teen Health Center at Austin Middle School has reopened and can provide free primary care to anyone up to age 22.

Area students improved TAKS scores in 2008 Although more Galveston County schools were rated unacceptable by the state based on TAKS test scores, more individual students improved on the exam in 2008.

Police crack down on Ike-damaged junk cars GALVESTON -Two months after Hurricane Ike struck, police continue to find abandoned cars damaged by the water or crushed by falling debris.

New sheriff to appoint first black chief deputy Incoming Galveston County Sheriff Freddie Poor said he intends to appoint the county's first African-American chief deputy in January.

UTMB layoffs included 127 faculty GALVESTON - Experts in molecular medicine, researchers on infectious diseases and well-known surgeons were among the 127 UTMB faculty members laid off.

List of UTMB faculty laid off A list of the 127 professors, associate professors and researchers let go by the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

Galveston Housing Authority to emulate Biloxi GALVESTON - The island housing authority wants to copy Biloxi's emphasis on single-family homes, but the bad economy could sour that vision.

County tops state in SBA loan help More than $121 million in government-backed loans have been issued to individuals and businesses in Galveston County that were victims of Hurricane Ike.

Volunteer cleanup set for today GALVESTON - The city is asking residents for help today in cleaning the last of Hurricane Ike's debris off the streets.

Holiday shopping season gets under way Talk of a bad economy didn't stop Galveston County shoppers from filling store parking lots Friday looking for good deals on Christmas gifts.

Judges seek to expedite insurance lawsuits Galveston County judges are devising ways to fast-track a predicted spate of Hurricane Ike-related lawsuits against insurance companies.

Holiday Brings Hope To Hurricane-Ravaged Town So much was lost this year in the small Galveston Bay fishing community of San Leon. But Thanksgiving was a day to celebrate what has been found.

Flood-damaged golf carts should be towed Like any other vehicle flooded by Hurricane Ike, residents should call the Galveston Police Department's nonemergency number to golf carts towed.

Business leaders say island needs unified focus GALVESTON - Business leaders call for a disaster recovery committee to present a unified plea for aid after Hurricane Ike.

Beach plan hits snag GALVESTON - An emergency beach reconstruction project announced shortly after Hurricane Ike for seawall beaches might not go as far as initially planned.

Water bills aren't just estimates GALVESTON - The city's utility billing department did not estimate water and sewer usage after Hurricane Ike, despite what frustrated customers might think.

Galvestonians list reasons to be thankful GALVESTON - Today's Thanksgiving celebrations include sweet blessings in the midst of bitter times, many Galvestonians say.

Ike book available Wednesday at newspaper The full-color hard-bound book "Ike: Stories of the Storm" will be available for purchase at offices of The Galveston County Daily News beginning Wednesday.

Hospice tree lighting set for Monday GALVESTON - The Hospice Care Team will light its Tree of Lights atop The Daily News' building in Galveston on Monday.

Reopened or not, businesses face obstacles GALVESTON - Businesses are facing problems ranging from FEMA hassles to a shortage of employees and customers.

Council pleased with fast progress GALVESTON - Despite differences before the storm, most members of the city council agree the city has bounced back quickly after Ike.

UT System says closed session legal GALVESTON - A newspaper association and faculty group say University of Texas regents were wrong to meet in closed session to deliberate thousands of layoffs.

Salvation Army to serve Thanksgiving meal GALVESTON - The Galveston Corps of the Salvation Army will serve Thanksgiving meals from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at 2228 Broadway.

Archdiocese may merge island parishes GALVESTON - A plan laid out by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo would close two Ike-damaged isle churches and merge six parishes into one.

Volunteers provide supplies at Islamic center GALVESTON - Ten weeks after Hurricane Ike hit the island, volunteers at the Galveston Islamic Center are still handing out donations.

John Sealy closes hours after reopening GALVESTON - John Sealy Hospital stopped admitting patients just hours after opening because tests revealed mold in the air in four operating rooms.

GISD's desegregation declaration postponed GALVESTON - A judge will allow the attorney representing the sole plaintiff in the Galveston public school district's desegregation case four weeks to rebuild files.

1 dead, 2 injured in rollover GALVESTON - One man died Monday evening and two others were injured when a pickup flipped multiple times, authorities and witnesses said.

Air Quality Closes 4 UTMB Operating Rooms UTMB in Galveston suffers another setback after tests showed the air quality as unacceptable in four of the six operating rooms, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Contractors, businesses invited to workshop GALVESTON - Contractors and business owners interested in working with the federal government following Hurricane Ike can learn more about that in a free workshop.

Homeowners hope to sell, skip Ike repairs GALVESTON - Homeowners displaced by Hurricane Ike are often selling their homes "as is" rather than make the costly repairs.

Debris removal deadline nears GALVESTON - Property owners have until Nov. 30 to drag their storm debris to the curb so city contractors can collect it.

Council revisits permit waivers GALVESTON - At least one city council member has changed her mind about making island property owners get a building permit to install drywall.

John Sealy reopening bright spot at UTMB GALVESTON - The hospital will provide care on the island while also bringing in revenue for the medical branch.

Seat on RDA board still unfilled A tug-of-war between Galveston and Galveston County officials about the city's Redevelopment Authority continued when council members voted against placing Curtiss Brown on the board.

Shriners Hospital officials hope to reopen soon GALVESTON -Shriners Hospital for Children-Galveston should reopen at full capacity by the start of the new year without laying off any employees.

UTMB doc saves life on side of isle road GALVESTON - A local doctor displayed her skills when a wreck victim's tourniquet stopped working at the scene of an accident.

Chamber provides info on how to donate The Galveston Chamber of Commerce has provided a list organizations collecting donations for Galveston's recovery.

Accident halts causeway traffic GALVESTON - Traffic on the Galveston Causeway was shut down Thursday night when a crane knocked down a power line, which struck a police officer.