A time to mourn, not for a debate
In the wake of the shootings at Fort Hood, we should put the old debate about minorities to bed, lower our flags and mourn.
November 07, 2009

Hospitals without signs of the times
A 2008 study shows almost no hospital or clinic in Galveston County was complying with a law about information on charity and discounted-price care.
November 06, 2009

Imperfect system but worth a vote
The county's new super precinct balloting system had some glitches during Tuesday's elections, but it's a good step toward an efficient future.
November 05, 2009

Island a charter school laboratory
All the initial thoughts on the likely effects of charter schools have been disproved by the experience of Galveston's Odyssey Academy and Ambassadors Preparatory Academy.
November 04, 2009

Interesting test for a new ballot system
You can stop at any polling place in the county and the e-Slate machine should pull up your correct ballot. Tell us f it works.
November 03, 2009

Island has much to gain from pier project
Tilman Fertitta’s plan to turn the damaged Flagship Hotel in to a pleasure pier will provide an entertainment venue and improve the area around it.
November 02, 2009

Guide to votes on state constitution
The proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot offer at least a couple of good reasons to get out to vote Tuesday.
November 01, 2009

Mysterious ways of spending $24M
It's baffling that none of FEMA's $24.3 million Ike recovery money was to help people, only to find and direct them to cash-strapped help organizations.
October 31, 2009

Opening the door to housing trust
Galveston Housing Authority's board should ensure its staff do not repeat a mistake that suggested an Open Meetings Act infringement.
October 30, 2009

Bonds’ vote order has priorities right
It’s right that the city of Santa Feshould make building a new police station its top priority in its bond election Nov. 3.
October 29, 2009

Double standards of pilot demands
The Galveston-Texas City Pilots Association's bid to raise rates is not acceptable commercially or ethically.
October 28, 2009

More asphalt not best for transport
There are other, better ways to move people from A to B than widening interstate highways; rail, for example.
October 27, 2009

League City needs a vote for change
Revelations about problems at a water plant are strong evidence that League City should change its form of government.
October 25, 2009

Back chief’s new off-duty policy
Galveston Police Department's new policy prohibiting officers from working off duty in bars and clubs deserves public support.
October 24, 2009

Mr. Nice Guy can’t hold rates forever
The trend is going to be for higher and higher windstorm insurance rates until we face some harsh facts.
October 23, 2009