US Justice Department charges former Southern Poverty Law Center executive in fraud scheme
By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Organizers have begun working with city staff and specialized skate park builders to evaluate the site, develop a preliminary concept and identify funding....
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Wharves Board tightens oversight of fifth cruise terminal negotiations
The port's governing boar4d considered a proposal to pause all written and verbal negotiations with any cruise line requiring construction of a fifth terminal until the mobility study was completed and presented to the board and public....
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West End wetlands excavation draws concerns over Galveston's sand-harvesting rules
Former Councilwoman Jackie Cole told The Daily News that city staff bypassing city restrictions on sand pits by using a dictionary definition of “development” raises transparency concerns....
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After 200 years, Galveston Wharves Board names first woman chair
Sheila Lidstone has been elected the first woman to serve as chair of the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees, taking the helm as the port navigates continued cruise growth, major cargo investments and decisions that could shape the waterfront for…...