
Leonard Woolsey
President, Southern Newspapers and Publisher at Galveston County Daily News
Dad, husband, and dreamer. Some assembly required.
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2 days ago |
galvnews.com | Leonard Woolsey
League City’s doubling homestead exemption a winner of an ideaKudos to League City council members who unanimously voted in favor of doubling the homestead tax exemption for residents who are disabled and those at least 65 years old. The homestead exemption for qualifying residents will be raised from $100,000 to $200,000. That is a big deal for the people targeted for such a benefit. Property taxes are an ugly matter – especially for individuals on fixed or limited income stages of life.
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3 days ago |
galvnews.com | Leonard Woolsey
Hundreds of people laced up their running shoes to raise money for literacy this past Saturday at The Daily News Press Run – Mainland held in Texas City. Tens of thousands of dollars were raised to fund placing newspapers and other reading materials into the hands of students across Galveston County. The program, Newspapers in Education (or NIE), is sponsored by The Daily News and works with school and teachers to help bring reading tools into classrooms.
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1 week ago |
galvnews.com | Leonard Woolsey
My wife and I love a good puzzle. I'm not sure where this came from, but in the last few years, we've become a team of puzzle solvers. Considering that we once agreed never to wallpaper a small room together again (long story there), a remarkable evolution for us. Leonard Woolsey: 409-683-5207; [email protected]
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1 week ago |
galvnews.com | Leonard Woolsey
Mental health is nothing to ignore. While it is impossible to know what led to such a tragic action Friday, it is essential to recognize that help is always available. “This is a heartbreaking incident,” Galveston Police Chief Doug Balli said. “Our officers and first responders did everything possible to save this woman, and we extend our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.
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2 weeks ago |
galvnews.com | Leonard Woolsey
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