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A happy heart is a healthy heart
A positive attitude has been shown to influence factors that contribute to good heart health.
February 03, 2012 - By Dr. Ken Fujise and Dr. Naveed Adoni

In Galveston, Blue Santas really do exist
There is a Santa Claus who works right under our noses. I had the pleasure of meeting him, so I know he does exist.
February 03, 2012 - By Leon Phillips II

Interested in Dickinson PD citizens' academy?
The Citizens’ Police Academy is a community relations program intended to promote positive interaction between the Dickinson Police Department and the residents of Dickinson.
February 03, 2012 - By Walt Candelari

Gulf states announce restoration plans
Texas is closer to choosing a plan to repair areas of the coast suspected to have been affected by the Deep Water Horizon oil spill.
February 03, 2012 - By Josh Carter

San Jac invites you to its next meeting
The San Jacinto Neighborhood Association would like to welcome all of its neighbors, old and new, to its regular scheduled meetings.
February 02, 2012 - By Allison Buchtien

The bad ole boys of Galveston County
The bad behavior of GOP national and state leaders is minuscule compared to the shenanigans of local GOP elected officials in the Galveston County Courthouse.
February 02, 2012 - By Lloyd Criss

Let's define what it means to cheat
Before condemning students for cheating, the whole aspect is in dire need of re-evaluation.
February 02, 2012 - By Meghan Mistry

Shouldn’t voters have a say on this?
A candidate for League City Council says moving the election to November is an issue that should have been discussed and addressed with voters.
February 01, 2012 - By Geri Bentley

Center to celebrate community couples
Family Service Center is already in the Mardi Gras spirit.
February 01, 2012 - By Shannon Guillot

This is a time for clearheaded leadership
Mayor Joe Jaworski welcomes a robust campaign.
February 01, 2012 - By Joe Jaworski

Your involvement is key to party success
Getting involved with your political party helps ensure the best candidates win.
January 31, 2012 - By Brenda Gutierrez

Beau would make a good island mayor
Ali Rawlins tells you some things you should know about Beau Rawlins.
January 30, 2012 - By Ali Rawlins

Committee to LC residents – participate
The League City Charter Review Advisory Committee asked the city council to make a bold move last week.
January 30, 2012 - By Laura Teatsworth

League City, do you feel like 50?
On this day in 1962, the election results for the incorporation of our city were certified by the Galveston County Commissioners Court.
January 29, 2012 - By Chris John Mallios

Telling a garage sale tale
Guest columnist John Dundee writes that his wife cannot pass up a sale of any kind.
January 29, 2012 - By John Dundee

No ‘I’ in team, but there is one in history
Sam Collins III writes that he has always advocated for African-American history to simply be accepted as American history.
January 29, 2012 - By Sam Collins III

Canal companies were visionaries
Tom Linton writes about the early days of three companies that brought water to the area.
January 28, 2012 - By Tom Linton

There’s a lot to learn about brain injuries
Dr. Kurt A. Mossberg writes about the ongoing research by doctors to find out more about traumatic brain injuries.
January 28, 2012 - By Dr. Kurt A. Mossberg

Fun run was fun for the whole family
Frank Bowser writes about the Friends of Galveston Island State Park’s 5K and 10K Fun Run.
January 27, 2012 - By Frank Bowser

A simple policy for contributions
Contributions to political campaigns is one of the most controversial issues affecting the political process.
January 26, 2012 - By Lewis S. Rosen

A day to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar
Today is a day to fly and honor the Texas flag and pay tribute to Mirabeau B. Lamar, father of Texas education.
January 26, 2012 - By Joanna Wilson

Data backs isle housing crisis
David Stanowski, president of the Galveston Open Government Project, writes about numbers from the 2010 Census.
January 25, 2012 - By David Stanowski

Does city value its living history?
Michael Ghirardi writes about the history of the Compton oak and what the tree means to League City.
January 25, 2012 - By Michael Ghirardi

Seven habits of effective citizens
Two years ago, the La Marque Police Department adopted and implemented the Community-Oriented Policing philosophy effort.
January 24, 2012 - By Randall Aragon

Why voter registration certificates expired
Cheryl E. Johnson explains why voter registration certificates expired.
January 23, 2012 - By Cheryl E. Johnson

 
 

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