Crane flies look like Texas-sized mosquitoes
Despite similarities, crane flies are neither mosquitoes nor mosquito hawks.
February 22, 2012

Teens play board games at library
Teens take to libraries for fun and fellowship while playing board games.
February 22, 2012

A plate of grace at DISD
E. Donnie Thomas writes about traditions in the grace of teaching at Dickinson ISD.
February 22, 2012

Spring break day camp in Texas City
TEXAS CITY — Spring break is just around the corner. Are you wondering what activities you will plan for your children?
February 22, 2012

Quilts designed by Niemeyer on display
Judy Niemeyer had been a spare-time quilter, selling quilts since graduating from high school and sewing while her own children were in school.
February 22, 2012

Rosenberg Library offers free music downloads
GALVESTON — The Rosenberg Library is offering free access to songs from Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists through the library’s website.
February 22, 2012

Submit entries for FeatherFest Photo contest
GALVESTON — Entries are being accepted for the FeatherFest Photo Contest held in conjunction with Galveston’s spring birding and nature photography festival.
February 15, 2012

Selecting trees for the landscape
If you plan on adding a tree to your home landscape, doing so during the cool temperatures of winter is the ideal time.
February 15, 2012

Debra’s Garden is coolest thing on isle
It took Jacqueline Genovese getting scared out of her wits to discover one of the coolest things about Galveston.
February 15, 2012

Red, white luncheon to honor couples
GALVESTON — The Galveston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will present its annual Red and White Luncheon 2012 Feb. 25.
February 15, 2012

Geriatric, Alzheimer’s specialist to lead forum
GALVESTON — The public is invited to a medical forum on Alzheimer’s disease at 6 p.m. Feb. 23 on the second floor of Levin Hall.
February 15, 2012

Sign up for pesticide applicator program
LA MARQUE — The AgriLife Extension ServiceGalveston County Office is hosting a Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification Program.
February 15, 2012

Plant sale brought out dedicated gardeners
The weather predictions could not have been worse for the Master Gardener fruit tree sale Saturday.
February 08, 2012

Designer adds personality of duchesses to dresses
GALVESTON — Designer Miwa Sakashita adds some personality of each duchess to her gown.
February 08, 2012

Rare Texas fruit trees available at annual sale
When considering fruit trees to grow at home, the most likely candidates include crisp apples, flavor-bursting citrus and luscious figs.
February 04, 2012

The story of Franny Kay’s bout with Lew’s piano
Bill Cherry remembers Frances Kay Harris.
February 01, 2012

Making perfect beer at home isn’t so hard
Home brewing is a hobby that has grown steadily.
February 01, 2012

Treasure spotlights items from Sea-Arama
GALVESTON — The Rosenberg Library is displaying items from Galveston’s Sea-Arama Marineworld amusement park as its February Treasure of the Month.
February 01, 2012

Galveston College lecture series continues
GALVESTON — Chef Charles Carroll will kick off the spring semester portion of Galveston College’s 2011-12 lecture series.
February 01, 2012

Galveston tree conservancy wins award
GALVESTON — The Galveston Island Tree Conservancy was named winner of the 2011 Houston Area Urban Forestry Council award for project excellence.
February 01, 2012

Dickinson man performs in Jazz Ensemble 29 years
TEXAS CITY — Ted Williams made the most fortuitous sale of his career in 1983.
January 25, 2012

Plant milkweed to help fragile monarch population
Monarch adults and larvae feed almost exclusively on milkweed. Milkweed nectar is acidic and contains chemicals mildly toxic to other animals.
January 25, 2012

Grow fruit and citrus trees
Meyer lemons, kumquats, pomegranates and blood oranges are all top gourmet fare but can be easily and inexpensively grown in any backyard in Galveston County.
January 25, 2012

Deadline for cellphone submissions is Feb. 2
TEXAS CITY — There will be a Juried Cell Phone Photo Exhibition at the College of the Mainland Art Gallery.
January 25, 2012

USDA extends conservation stewardship deadline
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has extended the cutoff date for the Conservation Stewardship Program.
January 25, 2012