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Lifestyle
Mental health as important as physical health
Many services are available to help diagnose emotional, behavioral and developmental problems in children.
May 23, 2012
Childhood sunburns can lead to skin cancer
Long-term sun exposure is the main risk factor for the development of melanoma in both children and adults.
May 23, 2012
The heat is on for summer job seekers
Summer is almost here, and with hot tourist destinations from Kemah to Galveston, ’tis the season to find a job.
May 20, 2012
2 strong voices in a story of rivals
Dr. Melvyn Schreiber reviews “Mary Stuart,” by Gaetano Donizetti.
May 20, 2012
Sixth-generation Galvestonians are hard to come by
Because Bill Cherry has written so much about Galveston, her people and her past, most people assume he is from a multigenerational island family.
May 20, 2012
Bunnies brings back ‘local color'
The Bay Harbor bunnies have returned because of a woman who wanted to see them hopping in the fields again.
May 20, 2012
‘Buzz’ a source of honey and pride
JoAn Watson Martin reviews “Buzz,” by Steve Chicone.
May 20, 2012
‘Racist’ discussion a modern-day catch-22
Mark Lardas reviews “No Matter What ... They’ll Call This Book Racist...” by Harry Stein
May 20, 2012
The joys of online shopping
Katie Rowald discusses the joys of online shopping.
May 20, 2012
Gospel by the Sea set for June 9
GALVESTON — The 11th annual Gospel by the Sea concert, benefiting St. Vincent’s House, will be at 6 p.m. June 9 at First Presbyterian Church.
May 20, 2012
Pool safety: Tips for a safe summer
A swimming pool in the backyard can be bliss for your family during the summer if all the correct safety measures are in place.
May 16, 2012
Grown children remember best of mothers’ proverbs
County residents share the advice their moms used to give them.
May 13, 2012
Remember those Sunday drives?
Guest columnist Melvyn Schreiber writes about the differences between him and his grandchildren when he was their age.
May 13, 2012
Trees are critical to infrastructure
Galveston Island Tree Conservancy President Jackie Cole writes about traveling to the capitol to discuss the benefits of trees.
May 13, 2012
Don’t stress in finding last-minute gifts for mom
Today is Mother’s Day, which means if you’re still looking for a gift for your mom, you’re late. Never fear. There's still great gift ideas.
May 13, 2012
Cookies: A love story
Ted Streuli writes with his mom's talent for baking cakes never came from a cardboard box bearing the name Duncan Hines.
May 13, 2012
UTMB searching for answers to brain injuries
UTMB School of Health Professionals Dean Elizabeth Protas writes about the study and advances of traumatic brain injuries.
May 13, 2012
Is getting a prenatal ultrasound safe?
Retired engineer Parrish Nelson Hirasaki writes about the safety precautions pregnant women should consider.
May 13, 2012
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Nowadays, each month seems to be a month of awareness for a variety of different problems or afflictions. May is no exception.
May 13, 2012
Pranks ensue in ‘Lamar’s’ quest
JoAn Martin reviews “How Lamar’s Bad Pranks Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy,” by Crystal Allen.
May 13, 2012
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