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Guidelines to follow for edible flowers
Many flowers produced in the home landscape are edible, but some basic guidelines must be observed in selecting flowers for consumption.
May 23, 2012

There’s plenty to see, do at Moody Gardens
GALVESTON — Moody Gardens features a series of ecological and habitat exhibits with a series of pyramids along the water.
May 23, 2012

‘What to Expect’ is exactly what you’d expect
Andrea Daniel reviews “What to Expect When You’re Expecting."
May 23, 2012

‘Battleship’ film is completely absurd
Dustin Chase reviews the movie “Battleship.”
May 23, 2012

Catapalooza is going on through Saturday
TEXAS CITY — Galveston County Health District’s Animal Services and the Galveston Island Humane Society are hosting Catapalooza through Saturday.
May 23, 2012

‘Clue’ in to summer fun at Rosenberg Library
GALVESTON — “Get a Clue … at Your Library” is the 2012 theme for Rosenberg Library’s Summer Reading Club.
May 23, 2012

San Luis team switches to summer outfits
GALVESTON — The guest services team at The San Luis Resort switched from its winter uniforms into new summer uniforms.
May 23, 2012

Landscape design seminars to offer practical tips
The Master Gardener volunteers have planned two informative seminars Saturday, including one about landscaping and another about plumeria,
May 16, 2012

Spring bird count has Eastern flavor
This year's spring bird count includes a number of surprising Easter visitors, writes Jim Stevenson.
May 16, 2012

History depends on the stories of others
E. Donnie Thomas shares the final installment in the life of E. Don Thomas and explains the importance of listening to others' life stories.
May 16, 2012

A chance to learn about the Buffalo Soldiers
Stephen Duncan writes about the importance of the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and an upcoming re-enactment in Houston.
May 16, 2012

Summer Arts Camp registration is underway
NASSAU BAY — The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake is offering a wide variety of art classes for children ages 5-16.
May 16, 2012

Fruit Orchard and Garden Tour set for Saturday
The Extension Fruit and Pecan Committee, Master Gardener volunteers and Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office will co-sponsor a Fruit Orchard and Garden Tour on Saturday.
May 09, 2012

Groups offers basic courses on boater safety
SEABROOK — Galveston Bay Sail and Power Squadron, a group of local boaters, is offering a variety of courses on boater safety and education.
May 09, 2012

The story of E. Don Thomas continues
This week, in the saga of Danny Joe, we see how a mother raised a child and progressed a family in synchronicity.
May 09, 2012

Whedon's 'Avengers' not such a surprising success
Flick Chick Andrea Daniel reviews "The Avengers."
May 09, 2012

Think about arts when planning your summer
The staff at Bay Area Theatre and Voice Academy is planning a busy calendar for this summer, so don't forget the arts when planning yours.
May 09, 2012

Moody Gardens' Palm Beach opens Saturday
GALVESTON — Moody Gardens' Palm Beach summertime attraction will open for the season Saturday.
May 09, 2012

UTMB seeks students for tuition-paid program
UTMB is seeking applications from long-term unemployed individuals for a clinical lab sciences bachelor’s degree program in which student tuition and fees are fully funded.
May 09, 2012

Bathing Beauties return to isle beaches
GALVESTON — Building on the success of last year’s record attendance, the Galveston Island Beach Revue returns May 18-19 to historic Galveston Island.
May 09, 2012

May brings busy days of gardening
Gardening activities are a bit ahead of schedule because of the remarkably mild winter season.
May 02, 2012

State park is unspoiled on Galveston
Just beyond the seawall on the West End is Galveston in its natural state.
May 02, 2012

The saga of Danny Joe and his new parents
E. Donnie Thomas tells the saga of Danny Joe and his new parents.
May 02, 2012

GHF displays quilts at US Custom House
GALVESTON — Quilts from Texas City’s Mainland Morning Quilt Guild are on display at Galveston Historical Foundation’s U.S. Custom House, second Floor, 502 20th St.
May 02, 2012

Military memorabilia is May’s treasure
GALVESTON — The Rosenberg Library presents an assortment of military memorabilia from the late Col. Marius S. Chataignon as the May Treasure of the Month.
May 02, 2012

 
 

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