Reflect on the meaning of Independence Day
The greatest celebration of Independence Day lies in the full understanding of the ideas, beliefs and events that created this great nation.
July 04, 2009

Volunteer posts are important
With city councils hotly debating how to populate volunteer boards and commissions, we recall a golden age when one mayor had the Midas touch.
July 03, 2009

Price dogged the park proposal
Uncertainty about the costs of installation and other expenditures for a proposed dog park needs League City Council's attention.
July 02, 2009

Be safe, stay sober and know the law
Too much alcohol and too much speed are recipes for disaster on the road. Financially at least, so, too, is possession of fireworks.
July 02, 2009

Do you have a tale of Hurricane Ike to tell?
The Daily News is seeking readers' personal stories about their encounter with last September's hurricane for an anniversary special edition.
July 02, 2009

League City has to set a precedent
League City faces a challenge battling crime in an area residents once thought crime-free. It's a challenge that must be met.
July 01, 2009

Don’t miss new bus on Monday
Island Connect’s new park-and-ride service from Mall of the mainland to downtown Galveston is going to be a good thing
June 30, 2009

Leave fireworks to the professionals
If you like fireworks, take your pick of first-rate public Fourth of July displays in Galveston County. It's the safest way to celebrate.
June 30, 2009

Steps to move UTMB forward
The University of Texas Medical Branch is broken, and the University of Texas must focus on three things to move the institution forward.
June 28, 2009

Housing funds are on the way
As Galveston’s Housing Recovery Committee puts the word out to homeowners and landlords that help is on the way, we detect a dilemma.
June 27, 2009

Boost for League City development
League City’s new municipal management district is a good way for the city to develop infrastructure to commercial sites.
June 26, 2009

Got an Ike story to share?
The Daily News is seeking readers’ accounts of their Hurricane Ike survival and recovery for a special anniversary edition.
June 25, 2009

Fitting end for such an outrageous request
The city of Friendswood is right to drop a request for residents challenging it in court to post a $1M bond.
June 25, 2009

Convention deal for city, not board
The city of Galveston should not renege on its seawall convention center deal with the public by voting its profit share to the park board.
June 24, 2009

A gentle reminder from Gov. Perry
In signing into law a bill allocating $150 million to finance UTMB recovery funds, Rick Perry's compliments to Galveston held an important message.
June 23, 2009