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More children growing up dangerously overweight
More and more children are growing up dangerously overweight.
February 01, 2012

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.
January 29, 2012

GHF's annual Sacred Places Tour set for Feb. 25
GALVESTON — Galveston Historical Foundation will present the 16th annual Sacred Places tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 25.
January 29, 2012

‘Pearl Buck’ leads influential life in China
Margaret Barno reviews “Pearl Buck In China: Journey to The Good Earth,” by Hilary Spurling.
January 29, 2012

‘Tiger’s Wife’ challenges values
Dr. Melvyn H. Schreiber reviews “The Tiger’s Wife,” by Tea Obreht.
January 29, 2012

‘Voyage to Jamestown’ travels in 17th century
Mark Lardas reviews “Voyage to Jamestown: Practical Navigation in the Age of Discovery;” by Robert D. Hicks.
January 29, 2012

‘Children of Dust Bowl’ depicts cruel history
JoAn Martin reviews “Children of the Dust Bowl,” by Jerry Stanley.
January 29, 2012

Modulations of British, American English
Harold Raley writes about the difference between American and British English.
January 29, 2012

Experts offer tips for couch potatoes
According to experts, jumping off the couch and into a strenuous workout routine too quickly can lead to injuries, burnout, disillusionment and backsliding.
January 22, 2012

Inspiring people show up throughout life
Each of us has been affected by special people and circumstances, and sometimes, the inspiration derived therefrom has changed our lives.
January 22, 2012

Shoe decorating contest taking entries
GALVESTON — A shoe decorating party will be held to help contestants for If the Shoe Fits Art Contest.
January 22, 2012

Munroe back in action in ‘The Innocent’
Mark Lardas reviews “The Innocent,” by Taylor Stephens.
January 22, 2012

Rogers used humor to changed a nation
JoAn Martin reviews “Will Rogers: A Political Life,” by Richard D. White Jr.
January 22, 2012

Travel twists, turns with ‘Lincoln Lawyer’
Margaret Barno reviews “The Lincoln Lawyer,” by Michael Connelly.
January 22, 2012

The subjunctive is vanishing from modern English
What English stands to gain in concision and verbal simplicity, it might lose in nuances and the finer shades of meaning.
January 22, 2012

Galveston County receives a few western wanderers
Because of weather conditions, many birds are choosing to fly to different habitats, including Galveston County.
January 15, 2012

‘Ghosts of Malhaldo’ ideal for classrooms
JoAn reviews “The Ghosts of Malhado,” by H.J. Ralles.
January 15, 2012

‘Tenth Parallel’ is where religions wage battle
Dr. Melvyn Schreiber reviews “The Tenth Parallel,” by Eliza Griswold.
January 15, 2012

‘Sixth Column’ a cut above contemporary
Mark Lardas reviews “Sixth Column,” by Robert Heinlein
January 15, 2012

Intensity waning for language intensifiers
Intensifying words need constant replacements. We use them so often that either their intensifying force becomes eroded and trite or the word changes meaning.
January 15, 2012

 
 
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