Opinion
A right for those who can afford it
Wydell Dixon must pay $105,000 to appeal a ruling giving custody of Whiskerville's seized cats to the county's animal shelter. Is that fair?
Pulling this plug won't save money
UTMB has begun the transition of shifting responsibility for providing medical care to prisoners to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Letters to the Editor
Sports
Realignment drops Coogs to 3A, lifts Falls to 5A
HOUSTON — The La Marque Cougars received good news and bad news Thursday at the University Interscholastic League’s realignment meeting.
Realigned districts for 2012-14
A look at the realigned districts for Galveston County schools.
Swimming, wresting district meets begin
Top athletes will compete in the 24-5A and 24-4A swim meets and the 24-5A wrestling tournament this weekend.
Scoreboard, Fishing and From the Sidelines
Business
Owner of Ebony & Ivory in La Marque talks shop
April James-Jones, owner of Ebony & Ivory Salon, has been known to throw parties for customers, some of whom come from Central Texas.
Island job fair set for Feb. 28
The seventh annual Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Galveston Island Convention Center.
Biz Buzz, Buzz Blog and AP
Business
Entertainment
Swingin' musical brings history, hits and hoots
"Shout! The Mod Musical," playing at College of the Mainland until Feb. 12, takes a stroll through the '60s.
Bulletin Board
Lifestyle
More children growing up dangerously overweight
More and more children are growing up dangerously overweight.
Gala auction to benefit Family Service Center
GALVESTON — Masks decorated by area artists will be among the items auctioned off to benefit the Family Service Center at its gala Feb. 3.
Galveston Scenes
Food
Enjoy a Valentine's Day meal for two
Enjoy a Valentine's Day meal for two out or at home.
