No place like Galveston Island
Dolph Tillotson says goodbye as president and publisher of The Daily News.
August 21, 2011

Stifling dissent won’t unite Galveston
Dolph Tillotson believes a large portion of Galveston residents opposes the GHA conciliation agreement.
August 14, 2011

Maybe disruption on isle is called for
Dolph Tillotson writes that maybe the Galveston Open Government project's clash with the Galveston Housing Authority is a good thing.
August 03, 2011

Publisher weathered storms with help
President and publisher Dolph Tillotson wrote to The Daily News employees after announcing his retirement.
July 10, 2011

Island’s city hall needs to slow down
Since the abrupt firing of former Galveston City Manager Steve LeBlanc, the pace of major change at Galveston’s city hall is moving at warp speed.
June 16, 2011

Some thoughts on island law enforcement
Daily News president and publisher Dolph Tillotson doesn't buy the racial profiling charge against Galveston’s community policing policies.
June 12, 2011

Holding government to a higher standard
Dolph Tilloson writes that the recall effort in Galveston is a bad idea and it will slow the island's recovery from Hurricane Ike.
May 22, 2011

Island needs a yes vote for progress
Galveston needs a win — by which we mean a yes vote — to recharge its batteries and restart growth in the wake of disaster.
May 13, 2011

All this skepticism chains us down
Galveston's “extreme skepticism” is as much a part of the island’s culture as its famous humidity, but keeps the city from improving and moving forward.
May 12, 2011

My mother taught me about so much
Daily News president and publisher Dolph Tillotson writes about his mother on Mother's Day.
May 08, 2011

Seawall debate draws personal attacks
The debate regarding seawall parking in Galveston seems to be getting more unsavory as the May 14 vote approaches.
May 01, 2011

We’re lucky to have Rep. Larry Taylor
The Daily News chose Taylor as the newspaper’s Citizen of the Year. It’s an honor he richly deserves.
April 24, 2011

Isle’s leaders largely united on paid seawall park
Paid seawall parking is needed, and it offers hope for a city that badly needs something positive to happen, soon.
April 17, 2011

Noise ordinance elaborate, unenforceable
A quick reading of the proposed new noise ordinance in Galveston makes it easy to understand what a futile, bureaucratic bit of nonsense it is.
April 03, 2011

‘Yes’ will look like progress
If Galveston voters choose to establish a beach-user fee as proposed for the Galveston Seawall, “Yes” will look like progress.
March 20, 2011

Responsible parents influence responsible drinking
All of us should realize that what we say means much less than what we do.
March 20, 2011

Bill allowing casinos was filed, but has flaws
House Joint Resolution 112 would allow Texans to vote on a constitutional amendment allowing casinos in the state, but the measure is flawed.
March 13, 2011

Bigger is better but even more expensive
We’re almost there — to the point where green outweighs a big car’s comfort, roominess and safety. Almost, but not quite.
March 13, 2011

Gonzales’ accusations against Wiley unfounded
Galveston City Councilman Chris Gonzales (District 4) took his best shot at police Chief Charles Wiley. The damning information Gonzales promised fizzled.
February 27, 2011

Fight for casinos falls to residents
Daily News President and Publisher Dolph Tillotson writes that county residents need to lead with the fight to bring casino gambling here.
February 27, 2011

Case of political correctness taken to an extreme
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security has issued a report that shows how political correctness can contribute literally to murder and death.
February 20, 2011

The beginning of an Internet diet
For several days, I was back in the days before we learned to shop, communicate, pay bills and share everything on the web.
February 13, 2011

GEDP has failed to serve community’s interests
The city shouldn't continue funding the Galveston Economic Development Partnership without major changes in leadership and focus.
January 30, 2011

Island needs a common sense ordinance
ity councilmen Steve Greenberg and Rusty Legg have put a common sense ordinance on the council’s workshop agenda for this coming Thursday.
January 23, 2011

A sign there are too many rules
If the city of Galveston wants $30 from the residents with post-Hurricane Ike tree sculptures in the right of way, The Daily News will pay.
January 16, 2011