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Island writer nominated as Poet Laureate

GALVESTON — Jim Boone has garnered a nomination as U.S. Poet Laureate. He does not expect to be awarded the title, but he’ll gladly take the role of a footnote.

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Business briefs for January 17, 2012
The Galveston County Small Business Development Center will offer a free lunch and learn Thursday, Feb. 16 and March 15.
January 17, 2012

Gulf of Mexico Foundation to move to island
GALVESTON — The Gulf of Mexico Foundation plans to move its headquarters from Corpus Christi to the island.
January 15, 2012

TC mall damaged in storm reopens
TEXAS CITY — Two stores at Mall of the Mainland have reopened following Monday’s roof damage from rain and a small tornado.
January 13, 2012

Business briefs for January 13, 2012
The Galveston County Small Business Development Center will offer a free lunch and learn.
January 13, 2012

League City couple invents industrial safety cover
CSCC Inc., a small company based in League City, is marketing a product called a Confined Space Control Cover.
January 12, 2012

RE/MAX chair to speak at meeting
GALVESTON — Dave Liniger, co-founder and chairman of RE/MAX International, will deliver his forecast for the 2012 housing industry.
January 12, 2012

Galveston Newspapers signs on with NewsRight
Galveston Newspapers Inc., which owns The Daily News, has signed on as an initial investor and participant in NewsRight.
January 06, 2012

Isle native helps shape usability, look of YouTube
Galveston native Shiva Rajaraman tries to make things simple for YouTube users, so everyone can share their stories wherever they are.
January 05, 2012

Business briefs for January 05, 2012
TEXAS CITY — The Galveston County Small Business Development Center will offer its two-day Profit Mastery course Saturday.
January 05, 2012

Macy's to close Mall of the Mainland store
TEXAS CITY — Macy’s Inc. said Wednesday it would close five stores, including its department store at Mall of the Mainland.
January 05, 2012

Pat's Tires on the rebound
Pat’s Tires in Crystal Beach was destroyed by Hurricane Ike, but owners Maryanne and Pat Rogers rebuilt and expanded the company.
December 29, 2011

Isle port closer to deal for bulk cargo terminal
GALVESTON — The port's governing board approved terms of an option agreement in the first step of a rail company's development of a $600 million terminal.
December 29, 2011

Business in brief for December 28, 2011
The North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce will have its 64th annual chamber banquet Jan. 21 at the South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center.
December 29, 2011

Port to meet on rail line
GALVESTON — The Port of Galveston’s governing board today will convene a special meeting to consider key points of a proposed agreement.
December 28, 2011

Cops watch crowds gathered for Air Jordans
TEXAS CITY — Crowds waiting to buy Air Jordan shoes at Mall of the Mainland drew the attention of police, but the shoppers proved orderly.
December 24, 2011

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