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Countdown to fun at Pleasure Pier begins

GALVESTON — Landry’s employees and their families put Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier workers to the test Sunday as they prepare for the official opening.

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Galveston County Republicans are alive and well
Cathy Gillentine writes about the rise of the Republican Party in Galveston County.
May 21, 2012

Protect the beaches at Texas City Dike
The Texas City Dike is a good secret that should, sort of, be kept by the local folk.
May 14, 2012

Some interesting things in my head
Cathy Gillentine unclutters her brain and notebook of certain unrelated items which might be of interest to some.
May 07, 2012

Month of April full of important dates
With all kinds of things going on, I managed to forget, at least for a spell, a few important dates last week.
April 30, 2012

Foundation makes a difference in TCISD
The Texas City Independent School District's Foundation for the Future helps teachers take a more hands-on approach to teaching.
April 23, 2012

You've got to love the Coast Guard
Cathy Gillentine shares her admiration for the U.S. Coast Guard.
April 16, 2012

Nobody goes hungry with food bank's help
The real story of the Galveston County food bank, writes Cathy Gillentine, is told in the lives of little children who won’t go hungry.
April 09, 2012

Relay for Life event important to everyone
The Relay for Life of the Mainland is coming up.
April 02, 2012

Learn some things about gun safety, laws
Cathy Gillentine doesn't like guns, but she learned about new gun laws.
March 26, 2012

Have fun in your war on junk mail
Cathy Gillentine has more tips on getting rid of junk mail.
March 19, 2012

Email chain letters a nuisance for all
Ever since Cathy Gillentine began using email, she has been getting messages that irritate her.
March 12, 2012

Spring sparks fishing memories at all ages
During the spring, fishing becomes appealing to all.
March 05, 2012

Mayor wants focus on youth of the city
Texas City Mayor Matt Doyle emphasized the youth of the community in his annual State of the City address.
February 27, 2012

The best reporters usually are Texans
Have you had one of those “count your blessings” days lately? No, me neither. Until one recent Tuesday.
February 20, 2012

Help those who help you, others
Were I young and strong again, I would do what I did when I was — volunteer.
February 13, 2012

Robotics class should do all right at contests
Students in the Dickinson robotics class should do all right at contests.
February 06, 2012

Tradition helps Texas Legislature get things done
Tradition helps the Texas Legislature get things done.
January 30, 2012

Barbara White a TC humanitarian
If Texas City had an official Town Crier, it would probably be Barbara White.
January 23, 2012

It's our daily struggles that make us stronger
Cathy Gillentine has found strength through her recent struggles with the delivery of her metropolitan newspaper.
January 16, 2012

Texas' anniversary gets lost in the holidays
Cathy Gillentine says that with all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, most people miss the anniversary of Texas' statehood.
January 09, 2012

Surrounded by angels from all across the world
Cathy Gillentine is surrounded by angels from all across the world.
December 26, 2011

Plenty of ways, days to buy gifts
Cathy Gillentine writes about all the different and special days during the holidays you can buy gifts for loved ones.
December 05, 2011

Can technical education make a comeback?
Cathy Gillentine writes that vocational classes are important, and funding needs to be funneled back into local programs.
November 28, 2011

Comic pages draw attention to politics
Cathy Gillentine can't resist writing about politics when her favorite comics embark upon projects that have piqued her interest.
November 21, 2011

Andy Rooney and the legacy he left
All the television news broadcasts have been singing the praises of Andy Rooney since his recent death.
November 14, 2011

 
 

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