Opinion
Businesses, watch for an upcoming survey
The Galveston Economic Development Partnership is surveying companies that do business on the island.
National recreation area on the coast makes sense
A proposal to create a national recreation area on the Texas Coast is worth pursuing.
Letters to the Editor
Sports
Tors rally past Coogs in triple overtime thriller
GALVESTON — Ball High rallied from down as much as 17 points in the third quarter to beat La Marque in triple overtime Tuesday.
Basketball player skirmish leads to transfers
LA MARQUE — Six students have been assigned to the district’s alternative education program as a result of a fight after a basketball game.
Bell leads Stings past Clear Falls
TEXAS CITY — Senior Keenan Bell scored a team-high 16 points to lead Texas City past District 24-4A rival Clear Falls on Tuesday, 53-36.
Scoreboard, Fishing and From the Sidelines
Business
Business Briefs for February 07, 2012
The Bolivar Chamber of Commerce will meet at 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.
H-E-B may mean the end for the Palmer Club
TEXAS CITY — Supermarket chain H-E-B’s plan to build a larger store could mean the end of Palmer Club, a watering hole frequented by mainlanders.
Biz Buzz, Buzz Blog and AP
Business
Entertainment
Umbrella brigade to host 2nd parade of 2012 season
GALVESTON — The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade makes an encore performance to help kick off Mardi Gras in Galveston.
Bulletin Board
Lifestyle
Watch out for those bumps on the head
What should you do if your child has a head injury but does not lose consciousness?
Severe burns need specialized care
Children with burns covering more than 60 percent of their total body surface area should be immediately transferred to specialized burn units.
Galveston Scenes
Food
New menu items created for Mardi Gras celebration
GALVESTON — The Tremont House is managing to balance its festive approach with a more restrained menu for the Mardi Gras Ball and Viewing Party.
