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Lifestyle
Keep your kids safe this Fourth of July
Fireworks can cause serious injuries, so be sure to keep kids safe while enjoying Fourth of July festivities.
July 1, 2009
Don’t neglect your plants during dry spells
A little TLC in your garden now will help your plants withstand the rigors of summer weather.
July 1, 2009
Family to travel country in 1997 Saturn
LEAGUE CITY — After contemplating homelessness, a family of four decide to take fate into their own hands and travel the country in their Saturn.
June 28, 2009
Train to be a member of Elissa’s crew
GALVESTON — An orientation meeting for seamanship training on the restored 1877 Elissa will be on July 18 dockside at the Texas Seaport Museum.
June 28, 2009
Take a break and read latest in Texas series
Summer is here. It’s time for summer reading, so check out Texas Christian University’s Press’ “Texas Small Books” imprint.
June 28, 2009
‘Across America’ might trigger family project
A visit to your favorite bookstore or local library will solve the summer blahs, and it just might jump-start another family project.
June 28, 2009
Keep kids cool this summer as weather heats up
Sally Robinson and Keith Bly share ways to prevent your children from suffering from heat stroke.
June 24, 2009
Seminar to address solutions to gumbo clay soils
For tips to improve your gumbo clay soil, register to attend a seminar on “The Real Dirt on Garden Soil” on Saturday.
June 24, 2009
Island student gears up for jump-rope competition
GALVESTON — Christopher Prater and his teammates will compete in the USA Jump Rope national competition this weekend at the Galveston Island Convention Center.
June 21, 2009
Many recall dad’s gift of good advice
Residents recall the gift of good advice they have received over the years from their dads on Father's Day.
June 21, 2009
Senior prom is a big hit with ‘older Americans'
Everyone seemed to have a good time at this "second" senior prom for "older Americans" on the island.
June 21, 2009
Author, journalist to sign Columbine books
GALVESTON — Jeff Kass will sign copies of “Columbine: A True Crime Story, a Victim and the Nation’s Search for Answers.”
June 21, 2009
Editor gives twist to urban fantasy genre
Esther Friesner gives a twist to the urban fantasy genre in “Witch Way to the Mall.”
June 21, 2009
Protect your child’s skin from sun’s harmful rays
Sally Robinson and Keith Bly offer tips on shielding your child’s skin from the sun’s harmful rays.
June 17, 2009
Seminar set for Saturday on growing fruit trees
Master Gardener Herman Auer will present a seminar on “Growing Fruit Trees in the Home Landscape” on Saturday.
June 17, 2009
Children make gifts for Father's Day
Homemade gifts help children develop motor skills,
exercise imaginations and express their individuality and creativity.
June 14, 2009
Thanks for a year of beachcombing experiences
After a year of writing beachcombing columns, Katherine Pollock decides to take time off to write a book.
June 14, 2009
Herb guide is useful addition to library
Learn just about everything you need to know about herbs in “What Can I Do With My Herbs?” by Judy Barrett.
June 14, 2009
Be sure to have tissues on hand for true story
Have tissues handy to use at times of happiness and sadness when reading Ron Hall and Denver Moore's “same kind of different As me."
June 14, 2009
Keep your kids safe this pool season
Here are some guidelines to make sure your child is safe near the pool this summer.
June 10, 2009
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