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A 3-phase paid seawall parking solution
Joan Mertens offers a solution for parking on Galveston's seawall.
May 21, 2012 - By Joan Mertens

GHA plan is a logical compromise
Tom LaRue writes in support of the GHA's housing plan.
May 20, 2012 - By Tom LaRue

Rotary a big help to LC residents
Chris John Mallios writes about the impact of the Rotary Club in League City.
May 20, 2012 - By Chris John Mallios

Tours, parades, music planned for Juneteenth
Douglas Matthews writes about the events planned for the county's Juneteenth celebration.
May 20, 2012 - By Douglas Matthews

Start something for kids this summer
Cindy Schulz writes about the impact of Gulf Coast Big Brothers and Big Sisters and the organization's annual Bowling For Kids' Sake event.
May 20, 2012 - By Cindy Schulz

This college is on a downhill spiral
Unless the College of the Mainland is better managed and operated, enrollment will continue to fall and many good instructors will leave.
May 19, 2012 - By Tracy C. Orr

The other liquid that flows in Las Vegas
A look at how Las Vegas is working to solve its water problems.
May 19, 2012 - By Tom Linton

Consider Mitchell's contributions to oil industry
George Mitchell’s invention of horizontal drilling is reviving our domestic oil supplies along with the modern shale gas boom.
May 19, 2012 - By James Rankin

Isle to host windstorm insurance meet
An important conference will take place June 1 on Galveston Island to explore an issue vital to every local business.
May 18, 2012 - By Gina M. Spagnola

Adopt a cat during Catapolooza through May
The GIHS and animal resource center are hosting a Catapolooza and will adopt cats out for $10 through the end of May.
May 18, 2012 - By Caroline Dorsett-Pate

Buckle up: A simple choice that can save your life
Whether you’re the driver or a passenger, Texas law now requires everyone in a vehicle to be secured by a seat belt.
May 17, 2012 - By Carol Rawson

The difference between Wall Street and Main Street
If there was ever a time to differentiate between big banks and small banks, Main Street versus Wall Street, this is it.
May 17, 2012 - By Jimmy Rasmussen

LC development should pay its own way
Chuck DiFalco writes about the cost of development in League City.
May 16, 2012 - By Chuck DiFalco

Small businesses need lending opportunities
Dick Ensweiler writes in rebuttal to a May 9 guest column by Eric Sandberg.
May 16, 2012 - By Dick Ensweiler

Did doctor’s arrogance kill a president?
UTMB student Alyssa Marie Shell writes about one doctor's mistake that might have led to the death of President James A. Garfield.
May 15, 2012 - By Alyssa Marie Shell

Take a nod from the Caribbean islands
Why lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue to off-island companies that capitalize on our assets?
May 15, 2012 - By John Menna

Treaties of Velasco: First steps to normalcy
After the battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, there still were problems to be resolved between Texas and Mexico.
May 14, 2012 - By Cora Schelling Wright

Know your rights when you go to vote
In the city elections, there has been numerous confusion and conflicts at the polling places.
May 14, 2012 - By Lloyd Criss

Rice farmers a part of League City's history
Guest columnist Chris John Mallios writes about the contributions of Japanese families that grew rice along the Texas Coast.
May 13, 2012 - By Chris John Mallios

On to Vegas with a stop in El Paso
Three cities that had no choice in managing their water resources are San Antonio, El Paso and Las Vegas.
May 13, 2012 - By Tom Linton

One man’s election experience on the island
John Dundee writes about his voting experience during the early voting period on the island.
May 13, 2012 - By John Dundee

Transit service needed in League City
Renee Farrow-Bennett writes about why the Gulf Coast Center's transportation service is important for city residents.
May 12, 2012 - By Renee Farrow-Bennett

Nursing is a rewarding privilege
Donna Ortiz writes about National Nurses Week and how important the heath care workers are to us all.
May 12, 2012 - By Donna Ortiz

COM board keeps making blunders
Angela Miller writes about the ongoing problems at College of the Mainland.
May 11, 2012 - By Angela Miller

League City wants to help neighbors
City Councilman Andy Mann believes the residents of League City want to help their neighbors.
May 10, 2012 - By Andy Mann

 
 

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