Opinion
La Marque ISD has some obvious options for cuts
La Marque school district Superintendent Ecomet Burley has identified some sensible priorities to cut costs. Taxpayers should insist those cuts be made.
Let’s make it easier in an emergency
The technology is available to grant emergency workers immediate access to railroad manifests through a secure, Web-based program. Shouldn’t access to that be a requirement?
Letters to the Editor
Sports
Trio of area boxers win in Texas City boxing event
TEXAS CITY — Eugene Hill, Fred Allen and Carlos Patina Jr. each won their bouts in Lou Savaresse’s Fury on the Mainland.
Friendswood boys, girls dominate playoff openers
DEER PARK — The Friendswood boys and girls soccer teams matched each other’s domination in the opening round of the playoffs.
Bleacher Buzz, Fishing and From the Sidelines
Business
Huge container cranes being dismantled at Pier 10
GALVESTON — It took two years, a lawsuit and revived scrap metal prices, but crews finally have begun dismantling container cranes at Pier 10.
Biz Buzz, Buzz Blog and AP
Business
Entertainment
The Grand to host annual Kids Festival
GALVESTON — The Grand Kids Festival, hosted by The Grand 1894 Opera House, will be April 10.
Upcoming Events from Galveston.com
Lifestyle
Vegetable symposium for all gardeners
The Galveston County Master Gardeners are sponsoring a Spring Vegetable Symposium on Saturday.
Galveston Scenes
Food
Stout beer is a versatile cooking ingredient
Stout beer, made with darkly roasted barley and malt, adds depth to stews and soups, and intensifies the flavor of chocolate in desserts.
