What message will voters send in the runoff?
Patrick Graham writes about the candidates in the runoff Galveston mayoral election and the message voters will be sending with their decision.
May 20, 2012

Andy Mann is no Andy Griffith
With interest, Patrick Graham read when League City Councilman Andy Mann compared League City to Mayberry, the setting for “The Andy Griffith Show.”
May 13, 2012

Isle residents Lowe's biggest challenge
Galveston residents might be Stanley Lowe's biggest obstacle in solving the public housing issue, writes Patrick Graham.
May 06, 2012

The Daily News recommends
The Daily News makes its endorsements for the Galveston County election. Early voting starts Monday.
April 29, 2012

Tilman, Citizen of the Year
Tilman Fertitta is this year’s Citizen of the Year. The honor recognizes his continuing investment in — and passion for — Galveston County.
April 22, 2012

Endorsements are more information
Readers generally have had two questions for Daily News Publisher and President Patrick Graham as the May 12 municipal elections approach.
April 22, 2012

Coastal spine would have our backs during storm
Hurricane Ike caused an estimated $37 billion in damage on Galveston Island and throughout Galveston County after making landfall Sept. 13, 2008.
April 15, 2012

Some good news about young people
Ball High School inducted another round of National Honor Society members Wednesday.
April 08, 2012

Don't like the forums? Consider the alternative
Online forums, while they might contain a lot of negativity, are important because they allow readers to express their opinions in response to vetted information.
April 01, 2012

Mayoral candidates go 'toe-to-toe' after forum
After Beau Rawlins and Lewis Rosen nearly came to blows after The Daily News forum, it will be interesting to see how they interact.
March 25, 2012

County redistricting effort no laughing matter
Do you think the latest move by the majority of the commission helps address that concern by the Department of Justice?
March 18, 2012

Daily News plans candidates forum
The Galveston County Daily News will host a Galveston Mayoral Candidate Forum at 7 p.m. March 21 at the Ball High School Auditorium.
March 11, 2012

A score card on the mayoral debate
There was no clear winner of Wednesday's mayoral debate at Mario's Restaurant on the Seawall.
March 04, 2012

Mardi Gras fees still make sense
Charging an entry fee for Mardi Gras events helps taxpayers avoid covering the cost of the parties.
February 26, 2012

Mixed-income housing won't work for isle
David Stanowski, a leading opponent of the proposed mixed-income developments, said Richard Baron's proposal is lacking the crucial elements that made other developments thrive.
February 19, 2012

Baron makes pitch for mixed housing
Richard Baron seems genuinely surprised at the opposition to the mixed-income proposal for replacing the public housing units here in Galveston.
February 12, 2012

Isle’s pleasure pier is a game-changer
Daily News President and Publisher Patrick Graham writes that the new pleasure pier is a game-changer for the area.
February 05, 2012

The majority’s view
The Daily News recently conducted an online poll to gauge public sentiment about the GHA’s mixed-use development plan.
January 29, 2012

We have a deal for subscribers
The Daily News is having a drawing to award a 55-inch Samsung LED flat-screen television just in time for the Super Bowl.
January 29, 2012

What would be your priorities?
Paid parking on the seawall, while controversial, was approved by a fairly wide 2-1 margin when voters took to the polls in May last year.
January 22, 2012

Island dangerously close to a possible enforcement
It appears the federal government might be running out of patience with the city of Galveston.
January 15, 2012

101 Things to Love about Galveston County
The Daily News Publisher and President Patrick Graham give his picks for Galveston County's best.
January 08, 2012

New year a fresh beginning for area
The Daily News President and Publisher Patrick Graham writes he has a wish list, not resolutions, for the county for the new year.
January 01, 2012

Don’t leave out the true meaning of the holiday
The Daily News President and Publisher Patrick Graham writes about his experiences of Christmas in journalism.
December 25, 2011

The general who made it happen
Having a tier one university like TAMUG in Galveston provides significant opportunities for the community.
December 18, 2011