Slavery has left its mark on Galveston Island and each Juneteenth its formal end is celebrated here and, perhaps soon, across our nation.
At least 34 Galveston County residents died after contracting COVID-19 last month. It was the highest monthly death toll since July.
When Vice President Kamala Harris took the oath Wednesday to become America’s second in command, women and little girls all over the country — and the world, for that matter — witnessed history that has been a long time coming.
I came across comments from a prominent preacher regarding the deplorable condition of young people. He complained they were characterized by “inexperience, indiscretion, immature judgment, uncurbed curiosity, undisciplined appetites and misunderstood passion.”
Damp, foggy and otherwise uncomfortable weather has been with us for several days, and it appears we will have to deal with much of this for a while longer.
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Just when you think you have had about as much cancer drama as you can stand, Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s latest film pivots to a different perspective.
Rising concern among Galveston County Republicans comes after technology companies remove Donald Trump, others from platforms.
Over the holidays, our children gifted us with a couple starter kits for “funky vegetables.” It had delights such as purple carrots, watermelon radishes, striped tomatoes, rainbow chard, red Brussels sprouts, golden zucchini and more. This inspired us to expand our gardening activities with …
Texans are lining up to receive their COVID-19 vaccine and many more are patiently waiting their turn. The good news is that while COVID-19 can be life-threatening, the only medical risk to vaccination is for those with a history of allergic reactions to these vaccines or their ingredients.
Many Americans breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday when Joe Biden and Kamala Harris left the stage in Washington, D.C., after an inauguration marked by the absence of violence and strife many had feared.
Anglers were fogged in Wednesday, and it appears that fog, although not as bad as Wednesday’s, will be an issue for several days. Friday looks to be the start of better weather. We still are, however, in January, and it appears this year is going to be about normal for the first month of 2021.
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Local leaders set up a hub at Walter Hall Park but warn consistent supply is key to making the county's mass vaccination process less chaotic.
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Because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Jesse Tree and Universalist Unitarian Fellowship will host their 2021 Empty Bowl fundraiser virtually.
Anyone at any age can get hives. Hives (fancy name is urticaria) are pink or red bumps in the skin. They’re also called welts.
Pruning is a gardening job that is often neglected because gardeners are not sure about how to prune, when to prune and even why pruning is done.
Have you met Scoop? He’s the Daily News’ jaunty Turtle About Town who stands proudly outside of our office, 8522 Teichman Road in Galveston, just as you drive over the causeway from the mainland.
You’ve probably heard people say, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Here’s a modern version, however: “An apple a day keeps dementia away.”
Here are the recent health inspections for activity Jan. 10 through Jan. 16 provided from the Galveston County Health District.
If you focus on all the good decisions, you’ll realize how incredible life is. It’s easy to get caught up in all the negatives, but that only leads to a destructive personality.
Anglers who find success fishing this time of year have one common trait, and that is patience — patience with the weather and watching for those windows of opportunity.
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