Appraisal cap on repaired houses shifts tax burden
A break for the relative few would mean a shift in the tax burden toward those whose property values didn’t drop catastrophically after Ike.
February 09, 2010

Little local bakery meets big challenge
Help came in many forms for a small bakery almost bit off more than it could chew with an order for thousands of cookies.
February 07, 2010

Respect others while partying for Mardi Gras
Have a good time at Mardi Gras this year, but be mindful of your surroundings and be respectful of others.
February 06, 2010

Petition’s bite may be worse than GHA foes’ bark
The consequences of a petition that would prohibit the city of Galveston from funneling money to rebuild public housing without voter approval are too unclear.
February 05, 2010

UIL’s plan brought up a touchy issue
The University Interscholastic League plan for realigning districts was good news for sports fans but raises some questions worth considering.
February 04, 2010

Texas City was right to help evictees move
When officials in Texas City took action against The Oaks Apartments, they made sure the residents didn’t end up on the streets.
February 04, 2010

Tickets for texting will send a message
Galveston's ban on texting while driving hopefully will make drivers more aware of the road and respectful of others.
February 03, 2010

Nassau Bay Peninsula an interesting natural spot
The Nassau Bay Peninsula would make a great place to educate people about nature and wildlife.
February 02, 2010

What a good school really needs
Editor Heber Taylor is reminded that public schools need more than your tax dollars. What they really need is a little bit of you.
January 31, 2010

Trustee’s sex talk not enough to merit removal
Shirley Price admits she went too far when talking to students, but ousting her isn't the answer.
January 29, 2010

It’s sad that trash is littering birding area
It's sad to see the Bolivar Flats, known as a great habitat for birds, piled with trash.
January 29, 2010

Despite uncertainty, parking meters are a must
Installing parking meters in downtown Galveston will help business owners and help in the island's recovery from Hurricane Ike.
January 28, 2010

Get both sides of parking debate
If you’ve been thinking about the petition to ban paid parking on the streets of Galveston, listen to both sides of the story.
January 27, 2010

Loftin has earned his promotion
R. Bowen Loftin, who has been interim president of the main campus at College Station, is losing the “interim” in his title, a well-earned honor.
January 24, 2010

COM needs calm before bond issue
College of the Mainland would be wise to slow down before making plans for its next bond issue.
January 23, 2010

Smoking ban scrambles city's police priorities
Today, the overwhelming majority of restaurants already had decided to ban smoking and sending police to enforce the ban has some questioning the city's priorities.
January 22, 2010

Two questions on downtown parking
There are two questions worth answering about the petition drive that would force a vote on any plan to levy a parking fee in Galveston.
January 21, 2010

Neves’ new seat will help county
It’s a big deal for Galveston County that the new chairman of the Houston-Galveston Area Council is a county resident.
January 20, 2010

Tell us about Unsung Heroes
Today is the deadline for nominating someone for Unsung Heroes Award.
January 20, 2010

Plastic bags a habit worth changing
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Galveston County is trying to get people to limit the use of plastic bags in Galveston.
January 20, 2010