Census shows what’s wrong on isle
For at least five censuses, Galveston’s demographics have become older, poorer and less educated.
March 14, 2010 - By Dolph Tillotson

Is tolerance such a bad thing?
Heber Taylor addresses a letter that suggests Galveston should do something to avoid being seen as a city that welcomes gay people.
March 14, 2010 - By Heber Taylor

Annual ball takes islanders to the ‘Big Easy’
Guests took a trip to the “Big Easy” for the A Club Fat Tuesday annual ball.
March 14, 2010 - By Frances Powell

As warmer weather arrives, crowds should, too
Finally, the coldest winter in years ends, the sun comes out, and the beaches are full of people.
March 12, 2010 - By Peter Davis

Keep track of all your doctors
Be sure to tell your primary care physician about all your health concerns, no matter how major or minor, and communicate with other specialists.
March 09, 2010 - By Dr. Michael Warren

Barbershop singers worth trip to hometown
Cathy Gillentine realizes barbershop singers really are worth the trip to her hometown.
March 08, 2010 - By Cathy Gillentine

Status report on parks
Tom Linton takes a look at his findings so far in his county park series.
March 08, 2010 - By Tom Linton

Housing plan must be found
The furor about the plan to rebuild 569 units of public housing in Galveston missed a remarkable point.
March 07, 2010 - By Heber Taylor

Tremont House’s annual Mardi Gras Ball is home
After a last year’s Historic Galvez Gala, our downtown jewel is back and was transformed to reflect the Chinese New Year theme.
March 07, 2010 - By Frances Powell

Boddeker Road plan balances all angles
Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis says the compromise reached on Boddeker Road balances all four angles: accessibility, safety, environmental concerns and logistical realities.
March 05, 2010 - By Peter Davis

Patients have a Bill of Rights, too
If you stop to read the various signs and messages hanging on hospital walls, you will find important facts about the hospital.
March 02, 2010 - By Dr. Michael Warren

IMAS an integral part of community
Cathy Gillentine writes in praise of Texas City’s Industrial Mutual Aid Society, an organization that works to keep folks informed in case of a disaster.
March 01, 2010 - By Cathy Gillentine

League isn’t worth the price
Galveston County’s cities and towns ought to quit the Texas Municipal League — drop their memberships, quit paying dues.
February 28, 2010 - By Dolph Tillotson

Debate has just begun
The debate has just begun about Galveston City Council’s decision to release $25 million in federal funds to the housing authority.
February 28, 2010 - By Heber Taylor

‘Blue Moon’ shines over San Luis Salute
There were 800-ish guests at the most successful party of the decade — the 14th annual San Luis Salute.
February 28, 2010 - By Frances Powell