Opinion
Needed: A public accounting
City leaders ought to be more than idly interested in all of the problems with the May 12 election.
750 women can't be wrong
It's not too late to get a ticket for the women's conference.
Letters to the Editor
Sports
Former Ball RB named to college hall of fame
GALVESTON — Former Ball High running back Charles Alexander was named to the 2012 College Football Hall of Fame.
Ball High's Williams playing it cool
GALVESTON — Despite his bright future, Billy Williams isn’t ready to be finished playing for the Tors and coach Steve Hecker just yet.
Sign up for Texas City's Run by the Bay
TEXAS CITY — Registration is open for the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Funfest Run by the Bay 5K and 10K Run.
Scoreboard, Fishing and From the Sidelines
Business
Business Briefs for May 16, 2012
The Bay Area Networking Group will meet at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce office, 12408 state Highway 6.
Lemonade Day a success for Island Squeeze
The Galveston Chamber of Commerce promoted Lemonade Day as a way to interest young people in business. This is one young entrepreneur’s story.
Biz Buzz, Buzz Blog and AP
Business
Entertainment
Charm of 'Pirates' lies in subtle humor
Flick Chick Andrea Daniel reviews Peter Lord's and Jeff Newitt's film "The Pirates! Band of Misfits."
Bulletin Board
Lifestyle
Pool safety: Tips for a safe summer
A swimming pool in the backyard can be bliss for your family during the summer if all the correct safety measures are in place.
Grown children remember best of mothers’ proverbs
County residents share the advice their moms used to give them.
Galveston Scenes
Food
Chef says 3 indulgences are good for body
GALVESTON — Tanji Patton will talk about the health benefits of red wine, red meat and chocolate Thursday during the women's convention in Galveston.
