BP asset sale is a win-win for all
The BP/Apache deal is a perfect fit. Apache has a reputation for taking mature fields and breathing new life into them.
July 29, 2010 - By Marita Noon

Can we leave dialogue open, please?
One islander wants to keep the dialogue open until all questions are answered and everyone can see what the best plan for the seawall is.
July 29, 2010 - By Joan Mertens

Wave of uncontrolled anger sweeping country
As a culture, we must learn to accept philosophical differences without becoming angry and learn to disagree without becoming disagreeable.
July 29, 2010 - By Clark Hall

Deed covenants don’t protect environment
Galveston resident Bill Broussard believes the Pirates’ Property Owners Association threw in the towel on a fundamental responsibility.
July 28, 2010 - By Bill Broussard

Nursing students assist parish
Nursing students from UTMB were recruited to assist in assessing the interests and attributes of the parishioners of the new parish formed in Galveston.
July 28, 2010 - By Kay Sandor

Join the drive to help clean up the air in Texas
There are a number of small steps drivers can take to improve air quality and health.
July 28, 2010 - By Fred Underwood

How tax ratification elections work
The editor of TexasISD.com examines tax ratification elections, which school districts must call before raising tax rates above the set cap.
July 27, 2010 - By Joe Smith

What are the island’s alternatives to casinos?
A League City resident says gambling on the island would avoid higher taxes and the possibility of a state income tax.
July 26, 2010 - By Vic Maceo

Know how to install that child safety seat
Most people don’t know how to properly secure child passengers in their vehicles. The Pregnancy and Parenting Support Center offers a child passenger safety class.
July 26, 2010 - ChristyAnne Dickson

‘Lost Galveston’ is a ‘gift of our past’ island
Former Galveston Mayor Jan Coggeshall believes "Lost Galveston," by Brian Davis, is a "gift of our past" island.
July 25, 2010 - By Jan Coggeshall

Do you remember Mr. Serrato’s tamale cart?
The Galveston County Historical Museum is seeking photographs of the tamale cart used by Daniel Serrato at 25th Street and Broadway from about 1930-50.
July 25, 2010 - By Jodi Wright-Gidley

Tax hike just keeping the status quo at LMISD
Johnny Hollowell thinks tax increases in the La Marque Independent School District should be used to improve the district, not to maintain the status quo.
July 24, 2010 - By Johnny Hollowell

Thanks to La Marque Mayor Geraldine Sam
Guest columnist Lewis Parker Jr. commends La Marque Mayor Geraldine Sam.
July 24, 2010 - By Lewis Parker Jr.

AA marks 75 years of helping
Alcoholics Anonymous recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of the organization.
July 23, 2010 - By Anonymous

We should work to end our dependence on oil
It’s time for Americans to stand together and demand our political leaders embark on a serious plan to eliminate our dependence on oil.
July 23, 2010 - By Luke Metzger