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Lifestyle
Shady characters add to landscape beauty
Several plants can be utilized to transform shady corners in the landscape into a riot of summer color and beauty.
July 28, 2010
Take steps to protect your family from mosquitoes
Parents can take some concrete steps to protect their children and themselves from mosquitoes.
July 28, 2010
Kids need to be prepped for storms, too
You might have your hurricane kit ready, but have you prepared your children? Alongside the plywood and flashlights, experts said store up chats with children.
July 25, 2010
Roadshow collectors come to town
GALVESTON — The Ohio Valley Refinery and Roadshow will be in Galveston on Tuesday through Saturday at the Springhill Suites.
July 25, 2010
Old age and dying in other words
Harold Raley discusses how other languages address the topic of old age and dying.
July 25, 2010
The writing alone is worth the read
Dr. Melvyn H. Schreiber reviews “The Infinities.”
July 25, 2010
‘Coherent,’ ‘entertaining’ history of Scouting
Mark Lardas reviews “The Scouting Party.”
July 25, 2010
Fearsome-looking wasps are beneficial in function
The cicadas killer wasp is the largest wasp in the region. While it can cause anxiety to those who it encounter it, it's nonaggressive.
July 21, 2010
Take extra steps to keep bacteria out of food
Although you have to be cautious about food poisoning year-round, summer is prime time, because bacteria thrive in warmer temperatures.
July 21, 2010
Tree carving photos go viral
A Texas City man's PowerPoint presentation of Galveston tree sculptures has gone viral. So much so, national media outlets are planning spreads of his project.
July 18, 2010
A quick look at the Portuguese language
Harold Raley takes a look at the Portuguese language.
July 18, 2010
Seeing human face of Apollo 11’s recovery
Mark Lardas reviews “Moon Men Return: USS Hornet and the Recovery of the Apollo 11 Astronauts.”
July 18, 2010
It’s never safe to leave kids alone in a car
Hot weather is here. Every year, there are new reports of children dying after being left in hot cars.
July 14, 2010
Missing leaves on oaks? Caterpillars are to blame
Have the leaves on your live oak gone missing? The culprit is the insect pest commonly known as the Angus’ Datana caterpillar.
July 14, 2010
Ideas to help keep pets cool during summer
Cool water, common sense and even a pet ice pop are best for pets in the dog days of summer.
July 11, 2010
Words sometimes do go bad
Harold Raley discusses words that have drifted downward over time.
July 11, 2010
Author writes love letter to hometown
Mark Lardas reviews “The Miracle of St. Genevieve.”
July 11, 2010
Book about Dickinson good read for all ages
Margaret Barno reviews “A Kid’s Tales from the Prairie.”
July 11, 2010
Stay cool this summer and drink plenty of water
Heat stroke can occur whenever the body is exposed to extreme temperatures. Children are especially prone to suffer when temperatures rise.
July 7, 2010
Add a tropical touch to garden with hibiscus
Growing tropical hibiscus is an easy way to add a tropical touch to your garden.
July 7, 2010
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