Beach Patrol has to-do list for the ‘down’ months
Now that the crowds are thinning out, the Beach Patrol staff has a number of chores to take care of.
November 06, 2009 - By Peter Davis

Our safety is just a matter of good sense
The Daily News' writer on health issues commends the common-sense practices of using every safety device available to us.
November 03, 2009 - By Michael Warren

Times have changed for tank fires
Cathy Gillentine remembers fires of her reporter days, but new technology now means that some tank fires are under control before help arrives.
November 02, 2009 - By Cathy Gillentine

A family affair for octoman Clarence
A surprise birthday was held for Divafave Clarence Cantini to celebrate his big 8-0 at Gaido’s Pelican Club.
November 02, 2009 - By Frances Powell

The reason why we all are talking about race
People are talking about racial tensions in the public housing debate because there isn't talk of concrete plans and real people who need assistance.
November 01, 2009 - By Heber Taylor

How God is always in ‘byes’
Linguist, professor and writer Harold Raley explores oddities of the English language.
November 01, 2009 - By Harold Raley

Supervisor about to move on
Supervisor-officer Sean Migues is moving on to greener pastures after three stints with the Beach Patrol.
October 30, 2009 - By Peter Davis

Mr. Yuk can keep junior out of harm
The Daily News' health writer has fatherly advice for parents of children not old enough to tell what's good and bad for them to eat.
October 27, 2009 - By Michael Warren

Getting prepared for the next big one
The director of Homeland Security for Texas City said the community is better prepared for the next time a hurricane comes this way.
October 26, 2009 - By Cathy Gillentine

Battle of the Badges rings in
See Galveston’s finest pugilistic firefighters, sheriff’s deputies and policemen “Duke It Out for the Galveston Boys and Girls Club.”
October 26, 2009 - By Frances Powell

There’s lots of vacant reasoning on buyouts
How could the Galveston City Council sign off on a plan that protects the investments of the wealthy and doesn't help ordinary folks?
October 25, 2009 - By Heber Taylor

We’re waging with death on broken benches
Linguist, professor and writer Harold Raley explores oddities of the English language.
October 25, 2009 - By Harold Raley

Time to play my Ivana trump card
Ian's battling the guilt and other effects of Shining Armor Syndrome, which necessitates riding to the rescue of a damsel he recently placed in peril.
October 24, 2009 - By Ian White

Keeping house has hidden benefits
The Daily News' health writer tells how he admires hospital housekeepers, saying theirs is a never-ending, thankless task.
October 20, 2009 - By Michael Warren

No firm answers on dike height
Cathy Gillentine poses the question: Will they raise the height of the Texas City levee so there will be no more close calls?
October 19, 2009 - By Cathy Gillentine