Island city should engineer traffic solutions
A well-traveled island resident points out some glaring deficiencies on the Galveston traffic system.
July 23, 2008 - By Gordon Robinson

State parks funding in need of sure shot action
The president of the Friends of Galveston Island State Park hopes the next session of the Texas Legislature will continue funding parks and historic sites.
July 23, 2008 - By Tom Linton

You’re a click away from free resources
Through the electronic database LearningExpress, you can freely access 24/7 a variety of practice tests that can help you prepare yourself for a better future.
July 21, 2008 - By Christopher M. Heneghan

Editor wrong to create fire station heat
Galveston City Council members made the right choice in issuing certificates of obligation to fund a new fire station.
July 20, 2008 - By Roger Quiroga

With wider education comes wisdom
The Friendswood principal who authorized a presentation to students about Islam should be commended, not punished.
July 20, 2008 - By Dr. Ahmed Ahmed

County needs a new animal shelter
A member of an animal rescue group says the county's animal shelter is inadequate to keep animals safe and healthy.
July 20, 2008 - By Mike Franklin

Do we really need all city meetings on TV?
The city council should figure out how many people actually watch televised meetings before spending $50,000 of taxpayer money.
July 18, 2008 - By Joan Mertens

Pet ‘lovers’ should bear the costs of ownership
A reader argues that the county should not be in the business of sheltering animals and that pet owners should bear a higher cost.
July 18, 2008 - By Jane Lawrence

10 good reasons for downtown confidence
The owner of a Galveston business explains why she has more confidence in the downtown district than neighboring merchants.
July 17, 2008 - By Angela Brown

Treat Washington as we did his namesake
A co-chairman of Concerned Citizens and Taxpayers of La Marque ISD argues that The Daily News' call to fire the district's police chief is wrong.
July 16, 2008 - By James Daniels

City’s pay policy is way out of balance
A local financial analyst and new political party leader argues against giving a raise to city of Galveston employees.
July 16, 2008 - By David Stanowski

Park’s fireworks party debris is a disgrace
A San Leon resident is angry at the cavalier attitude taken by many nonresidents to use of a local park for unruly private fireworks displays.
July 15, 2008 - By Joe Sullivan

Disabilities Act still has a long way to go
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston will recognize the 18th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Tuesday.
July 14, 2008 - By Melvin Williams

Animal birth control helps save precious lives
The president of the Animal Alliance of Galveston County tells a heartwarming story coupled with a word of warning.
July 12, 2008 - By Denise Warren

Is no-nonsense Beeton the good or bad guy?
A Galveston resident poses questions about new council member Elizabeth Beeton's controversial input into the new city council's first meetings.
July 10, 2008 - By Charlotte O'Rourke