Editorial missed a key point in debate
A Galveston attorney says an editorial about about a proposed dog kennel on the West End neglects a very important detail.
February 22, 2012 - By Stephen Schulz

Promise of ‘radical transformation’ is a myth
Galveston should ask the state to deny the tax credits for the mixed-income developments.
February 22, 2012 - By Elizabeth Beeton

Why don’t we really care about child abuse?
Americans know how to reduce the risk of abuse and neglect to children. But we don’t support these approaches.
February 21, 2012 - By Alvin L. Sallee

Scattered-site housing truths are needed
Laura L. Murrell writes proposed scattered housing sites are not bad for Galveston.
February 20, 2012 - By Laura L. Murrell

Living, working in the land of summer and February
Guest columnist Melvyn Schreiber writes that Galveston has only two seasons — summer and February.
February 19, 2012 - By Dr. Melvyn H. Schreiber

League City built by the original George W.
The Butler family is believed to have been the first family to settle on the “bald prairie” that would be the site of League City.
February 19, 2012 - By Chris John Mallios

Intervention available to help youths
Sue Davis writes about the services to help youths and families offered by the Gulf Coast Center’s Adolescents in Recovery program.
February 19, 2012 - By Sue Davis

GOP straw poll was great event
John Bentley thanks all of the groups and individuals who helped plan, organize and produce the great Saddle Up Texas Straw Poll.
February 19, 2012 - By John Bentley

Public housing is the mayor's decision
The next mayor ultimately will have the power to determine what happens with Galveston's public housing.
February 18, 2012 - By David Stanowski

Fine arts programs must be preserved
High stakes standardized testing is being emphasized at the cost of fine arts programs.
February 18, 2012 - By Stephen Duncan

Isle Mardi Gras should be free
Galveston resident Rhonda Messinger doesn't think there should be a charge for admission to Galveston's Mardi Gras.
February 17, 2012 - By Rhonda Messinger

Debate issues, don’t sling mud
Judge Susan Criss writes about wanting to see healthy debates not mud slinging in local election campaigns.
February 16, 2012 - By Susan Criss

Landlords offer good, affordable housing
Anne Henderson writes about the Galveston County Apartment Association and its mission.
February 16, 2012 - By Anne Henderson

UTMB boasts new state-of-the-art maternity center
The updated UTMB Comprehensive Maternity Center, located in John Sealy Hospital, opens today.
February 16, 2012 - By Dr. Gary Hankins

I don’t think so, Mr. Mayor
Galveston resident Chris Toombs is not happy with the way Mayor Joe Jaworski has run Galveston during his term.
February 15, 2012 - By Chris Toombs

Making a solid plan for erosion
Galveston manorial candidate Beau Rawlins writes about issues with the island's Erosion Response Plan.
February 15, 2012 - By Beau Rawlins

Public housing: Separating fact from myth
Candidates and affordable housing opponents are repeating myths that risk confusing Galvestonians as we study housing issues.
February 15, 2012 - By Joe Jaworski

Celebrate LULAC’s many achievements
Since Feb. 13-17 is LULAC week, the president of Council 151 shares some of the organization's history.
February 14, 2012 - By Anna Olivares

What Moody’s grant to Trinity means
A number of years ago, Houston’s St. Thomas Episcopal Church’s membership was diminishing.
February 13, 2012 - By Bill Cherry

The incomplete story of mixed-income housing
Mixed-income housing could bring about Galveston's finest hour.
February 13, 2012 - By Shannon Guillot

Bella: Lucky horse finds happiness and safety
Bella the horse almost lost her leg to a life-threatening wound, but she's since found happiness and security at Habitat for Horses.
February 13, 2012 - By Debbie Stoutamire

The crossed paths of Lasker and Johnson
Guest columnist Gini Brown writes about her ties to a couple of Galveston's most famous natives.
February 12, 2012 - By Gini Brown

John Charles League was a giving, wise man
Guest columnist Chris John Mallios writes about the contributions of John Charles League to the area.
February 12, 2012 - By Chris John Mallios

Everyone plays part in school district’s success
Retired high school teacher Paula Flinn list a few things that would contribute to any school district’s success.
February 12, 2012 - By Paula Flinn

Nice people made everything better
Fifth-grader Nicolas Mataro thanks the hospital staff that took care of him when he got his appendix removed.
February 12, 2012 - By Nicolas Mataro