Opinion
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.
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.
Letters to the Editor
Sports
USA Fit program to begin July 11
The Galveston affiliate of the USA Fit running and walking program will begin July 11 at Moody Gardens.
Terrasas credits father for success on diamond
Santa Fe grad Taylor Terrasas, who was drafted in last month's Major League Baseball draft, credits his father with his success.
Fishing and From the Sidelines
Business
Port OKs Pelican Island container terminal study
GALVESTON — The Wharves Board of Trustees agreed to hire a consultant to do a conceptual planning study for the proposed Pelican Island container terminal.
Biz Buzz, Buzz Blog and AP
Business
Entertainment
Former ‘American Idol’ winner coming to island
GALVESTON — Former "American Idol" winner David Cook will perform at the Moody Gardens Outdoor Amphitheater on Sunday.
Upcoming Events from Galveston.com
Lifestyle
Keep your kids safe this Fourth of July
Fireworks can cause serious injuries, so be sure to keep kids safe while enjoying Fourth of July festivities.
Galveston Scenes
Food
Artists turn trailer into mobile garden
HOUSTON — A team of visual artists transformed a FEMA trailer into a sustainable agriculture vehicle, which will be rolling into Houston on Thursday.
