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Opinion
Businesses, watch for an upcoming survey
The Galveston Economic Development Partnership is surveying companies that do business on the island.
February 08, 2012
National recreation area on the coast makes sense
A proposal to create a national recreation area on the Texas Coast is worth pursuing.
February 07, 2012
Super searches should be open
We hope Texas City and Hitchcock will find a way to make the process of looking for a new superintendent open to the public.
February 06, 2012
6-foot-2 tribute to the champ
The city of Galveston is close to having something it’s needed for a long time: A fitting tribute to its most famous native son.
February 05, 2012
Needed: A little more candor
Galveston officials have been scrupulous in not saying what the investigation into the city's traffic division is about.
February 04, 2012
A right for those who can afford it
Wydell Dixon must pay $105,000 to appeal a ruling giving custody of Whiskerville's seized cats to the county's animal shelter. Is that fair?
February 03, 2012
Pulling this plug won't save money
UTMB has begun the transition of shifting responsibility for providing medical care to prisoners to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
February 02, 2012
Pets, waste and the beach
Cleaning up after a pet isn’t just about manners; it’s a health issue.
February 01, 2012
The city thanks Interim Manager Muehlenbeck
Interim City Manager Thomas Muehlenbeck is leaving behind a legacy of professionalism.
January 31, 2012
How will the coast recover?
After the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, what should be done to restore what the public lost in environmental damage to the Gulf of Mexico?
January 30, 2012
Coastal winters are a pure pleasure
Saturday afternoon was a great day to hear the crack of the bat as the Galveston College Whitecaps played Laredo College.
January 30, 2012
The majority’s view
The Daily News recently conducted an online poll to gauge public sentiment about the GHA’s mixed-use development plan.
January 29, 2012
Judge should step down
Christopher Dupuy could best serve the public as a private citizen, rather than as a sitting judge.
January 28, 2012
A risk worth taking
League City made the right change and will get more people involved in city elections.
January 27, 2012
Taylor has a point on TWIA’s bills
State Rep. Larry Taylor is right to question some of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association's legal fees.
January 27, 2012
Protect vital resources
Suppose the five Gulf Coast states were a separate country. Together, they’d rank No. 7 in the world in gross domestic product.
January 26, 2012
The time to decide is later
Voters in League City should make a call on red-light cameras.
January 25, 2012
Salvation Army still needs your support
The Salvation Army needs a little more help as it makes its move into the Center of Hope at 601 51st St. in Galveston.
January 24, 2012
Put measures on ballot
The Galveston City Council is looking at several proposed charter amendments.
January 23, 2012
A gutsy move at GISD
The Galveston Independent School District is playing a difficult hand in trying to cut $4.4 million from its budget next year.
January 22, 2012
A bit more on who pays
Who should pay to repave Seawall Boulevard? The city or the county?
January 21, 2012
Is there a better use than trolleys for funds?
The Galveston City Council is wise to be asking whether there aren’t better uses of transportation dollars than restoring the trolley system.
January 20, 2012
Housing forum good idea
The Galveston Housing Authority deserves some praise for putting on a short course for public officials and candidates for public office.
January 19, 2012
Take the deal on the tree
Trees of Houston has given the council an extraordinary opportunity.
January 18, 2012
Tell us about our unsung heroes
Today is the deadline for nominating someone for the Unsung Heroes Awards.
January 18, 2012
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