Here are the stories most-often read by galvestondailynews.com readers.

#1: Homeless man convicted of human smuggling
GALVESTON — A homeless man who told a judge she was in grave danger tried to bring two illegal aliens from Mexico into the U.S.
November 16, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#2: Resident well-known for tailgate parties stabbed
LA MARQUE — A well-known resident and athletic booster who was armed with a club could have been fatally stabbed by another man, police said.
November 17, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#3: Many ticketed for visiting damaged dike
TEXAS CITY — The city has issued almost 400 tickets to people venturing onto the hurricane-damaged dike, but many are fighting the fines.
November 17, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#4: Hard times arrive for some island businesses
GALVESTON — With many residents still displaced and FEMA money drying up, island business are feeling the pinch.
November 15, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#5: Jailer accused of having sex with inmate
TEXAS CITY — A federal jailer accused of sexual relations with a female inmate at Houston hotels was arrested at his Texas City home.
November 20, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#6: Crews search for Civil War history
TEXAS CITY — Divers and salvage crews are searching for remains of the USS Westfield, which was sunk in the ship channel in 1863.
November 19, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#7: Woman attacked with hammer on The Strand
GALVESTON — A woman walking downtown was struck in the head with a hammer by a man attempting to steal her purse, police said.
November 19, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#8: Few in county able to buy FEMA mobile homes
HITCHCOCK — A couple who lost their Gilchrist home to Hurricane Ike were able to purchase their FEMA-issued mobile home.
November 16, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#9: Fall is prime time for bobcat sightings
SANTA FE — Wildlife experts said bobcats are abundant in Galveston County, and this is the time of year when encounters with people increase.
November 18, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#10: Doctors answer swine flu questions
Three University of Texas Medical Branch doctors were asked about the flu, the vaccine and the risks of both.
November 16, 2009 - News | E-mail this article