Opinion
Putting people before the state
Today marks the beginning of Sunshine Week, which is meant to drum up awareness about the importance of open government.
LMISD must follow Open Meetings Act requirements
The La Marque school district is facing two problems — financial crisis and lack of attention to the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Letters to the Editor
Sports
Trio of local boxers ready for mainland event
TEXAS CITY — Eugene Hill, Fred Allen and Carlos Patina Jr. will all fight in the Fury on the Mainland on Thursday.
Rock climbers find local spot to practice sport
LEAGUE CITY — There’s at least one place in the county rock climbers can practice their passion — Horizon Indoor Sports.
Bleacher Buzz, Fishing and From the Sidelines
Business
City banks on spring break ad blitz
GALVESTON — The island tourism industry planned a heavy advertising campaign to draw visitors for spring break.
Biz Buzz, Buzz Blog and AP
Business
Entertainment
Home & Garden Show returns
GALVESTON — The Galveston Home & Garden Show will feature more than 150 exhibitors this weekend.
Upcoming Events from Galveston.com
Lifestyle
Islander sees Hindu, Buddhist cultures up close
Island businessman Armin Cantini visited Nepal and Tibet for cultural reasons. It was an opportunity to glimpse Hindu and Buddhist cultures in these ancient settings.
Galveston Scenes
Food
Holy Family Parish dishing up diversity
GALVESTON — Holy Family Parish's festival celebrating St. Patrick’s Day combines the food and fun of the Catholic community’s diverse parishioners.
