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Lifestyle
Watch out for those bumps on the head
What should you do if your child has a head injury but does not lose consciousness?
February 08, 2012
Severe burns need specialized care
Children with burns covering more than 60 percent of their total body surface area should be immediately transferred to specialized burn units.
February 08, 2012
Parades kick off this week
GALVESTON — Promoters are expecting more than 3 million strings of beads to be tossed into waving hands at Mardi Gras! Galveston 2012.
February 05, 2012
Road closures, safety guidelines for parades
GALVESTON — The city wants to make sure Mardi Gras revelers keep safe during the parades.
February 05, 2012
‘Guidebook’ is history, legend, folklore, fakelore
Mark Lardas reviews “The Big Thicket Guidebook: Exploring the Backroads and History of Southeast Texas,” by Lorraine G. Bonney.
February 05, 2012
English dominance, the Burchfield Theory
Harold Raley discusses the Burchfield Theory and the future of the English language.
February 05, 2012
‘Sarah’s Key’ shines light on WWII crime
JoAn Martin reviews “Sarah’s Key,” by Tatiana De Rosnay.
February 05, 2012
Mardi Gras parades: Not just for Galveston anymore
More and more each year, the mainland and Bolivar Peninsula’s Mardi Gras celebrations have taken hold.
February 05, 2012
Bark Antony and CleoCatra parade Feb. 19
GALVESTON — The 14th annual Krewe of Barkus and Meoux Parade, sponsored by the Galveston Island Humane Society, is set for 1 p.m. Feb. 19.
February 05, 2012
Get ready for Mardi Gras on the Mainland gala
The Rotary Club of Texas City will host the second annual Mardi Gras on the Mainland gala Saturday at the Doyle Convention Center.
February 05, 2012
Tour of Oxford a look into past, Hogwarts
OXFORD, England — Janice Law travels to Oxford, England, to visit the University of Oxford.
February 05, 2012
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
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