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Opinion
Don’t join the movement
There's nothing wrong with allowing a contractor to charge to enter a downtown entertainment district for Mardi Gras.
February 22, 2012
The case of the disappearing resolution
A resolution to suspend issuing tax credits for low-income housing for three years should be withdrawn, rather than delayed.
February 21, 2012
Is this business allowed on the West End?
If there is a good reason to deny a permit to offer a dog sheltering service on the West End, we haven’t heard it.
February 21, 2012
Fees for Jamaica Beach use?
A buoy bobs just offshore in Jamaica Beach. Jamaica Beach’s city council is mulling charging residents for use of the beach.
February 20, 2012
Time for Dupuy to step down
Judge Christopher Dupuy's bankruptcy filing is just the latest in a long list of personal and business problems that should lead to his resignation.
February 19, 2012
A difficult spot in the score
The Galveston Symphony Orchestra is conflicted over whether Maestro Richard Pickar will retire.
February 18, 2012
A public explanation by prep school would help
One thing that would help the controversy surrounding Mainland Preparatory Academy is an explanation from top administrators.
February 17, 2012
Cernak helped port of Galveston grow
Steve Cernak, who is leaving Galveston, will be remembered for finding a way to rebuild the port’s dilapidated facilities on a pay-as-you-go plan.
February 16, 2012
Oller part of League City’s high turnover
Turnover for city administrators and city managers in League City is not just high, it's extraordinarily high.
February 15, 2012
Isle should welcome inquiry
It doesn’t matter what you call it: Galveston residents should welcome a review of recovery programs funded by HUD.
February 14, 2012
Make plans to Fix Felix, please
If you want to do a good deed today, spread the word about the Galveston Island Humane Society’s drive to “Fix Felix.”
February 14, 2012
Can we convince the voters to pay attention?
People who hold the offices listed at the bottom of the ballot make the decisions that hit closest to home.
February 13, 2012
Congratulations to the new chief
Congratulations to Paul Odin on being named chief of police in Bayou Vista.
February 13, 2012
7 ways to look at a terrible word
Some readers have asked what The Daily News thinks of the council’s decision to discipline acting City Manager Rich Oller for using the N-word.
February 12, 2012
Special cases call for special attention
Former Bayou Vista alderman Christopher William Gimenez's blistering of the district attorney's office was uncalled for.
February 11, 2012
Who owns the Whiskerville problem?
In the case of the rescued cats from the Whiskerville animal shelter, who really "owns" the problem?
February 10, 2012
Mardi Gras is heating up
Mardi Gras is here, and the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade is setting out to break the record for the largest choreographed umbrella dance.
February 10, 2012
League City voting date argument falls a bit flat
The argument of some conservative Republicans in League City about the change in dates for municipal elections is not very persuasive.
February 09, 2012
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
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