Commander recounts tragic USS Cole bombing
GALVESTON — The former commander of the USS Cole spoke during the 98th annual American Association of Port Authorities convention on the island Tuesday.
October 28, 2009

Port convention to pump $2 million into economy
GALVESTON — The American Association of Port Authorities yearly convention takes place in Galveston Oct. 25.
October 17, 2009

Pilot rate hearings begin despite delay attempts
Parties are steaming ahead with hearings to set ship pilot pay despite threats of litigation by attorneys for two major cruise lines sailing from Galveston.
October 13, 2009

Businesses that remain closed since Hurricane Ike
Here’s a list, though not comprehensive, of businesses throughout the county that haven’t returned since the storm.
September 13, 2009

Landry’s reviews options including possible sale
Landry’s Restaurants Inc. said Wednesday it was reviewing strategic alternatives, including selling the company to its chief executive.
September 10, 2009

Regulators seek penalties against TWIA
AUSTIN — State insurance regulators this week accused the Texas Windstorm Association of deceptive practices in its handling of loose shingle claims.
August 29, 2009

Pilots withdraw rate-hike request
Ship pilots in Galveston and Texas City abruptly decided to drop their request for a controversial rate increase.
August 28, 2009

Chamber makes push to save Church’s Chicken
SANTA FE — A Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce official sent an e-mail to members asking them to patronize a business in danger of closing.
August 17, 2009

Business briefs for August 07, 2009
Business Briefs published in The Daily News:
August 07, 2009

USW walks out on safety talks
The union that represents the bulk of the nation’s oil refinery workers walked out of talks with oil industry representatives on worker safety issues.
August 05, 2009

BP stockholder sues over violations
TEXAS CITY — A stockholder sued BP last week claiming repeated environmental violations at its Texas City refinery were dragging down the company’s stock value.
August 05, 2009

Ship pilots win fee increase
Ship pilots have won a 5 percent across-the-board increase in the fees they charge to steer vessels into island and Texas City ports.
July 21, 2009

Heifner new CEO at Mainland Medical
TEXAS CITY — Rob Heifner has taken over as CEO of HCA-affiliated Mainland Medical Center.
July 17, 2009

Space Shuttle contractor announces layoffs
HOUSTON — The contractor that manages the space shuttle program from NASA will layoff 400 employees, including 160 from the area.
July 15, 2009

Port OKs Pelican Island container terminal study
GALVESTON — The Wharves Board of Trustees agreed to hire a consultant to do a conceptual planning study for the proposed Pelican Island container terminal.
June 23, 2009