After much debate, I decided to put into print the fish consumption advisories for our coastal waters.
centerpiece featured
Medical alert: In October last year, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital announced it would open two emergency care centers — one in Deer Park and another in League City — by the end of this year. But the pace of development has been less than urgent, and there’s no sign of construction.
The season of giving has officially begun and, in the United States at least, that takes many forms.
The COVID booster is now in my bloodstream. At this rate, I’m beginning to think we’ll need a few more lines on the little paper vaccination card.
WEBSTER
The Bay Area Pet Adoptions pet of the week is Fendi.
The Gulf Coast Tiny Paws Rescue pet of the week is Vanna.
This week’s Galveston Island Humane Society pets of the week are Ketchup and Spice.
This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week are Cosmo and Squintz.
I reflected back on the day of giving thanks, and all that came to my mind was, “Wow.” Through all the trials and the doors that were opened, it has been a humbling experience.
centerpiece featured
OK, now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it’s time to gather up the family and friends and get ready to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season.
The iconic Hospice Tree of Lights of the holiday season is back for a 32nd year with the lighting this week atop The Daily News building in Galveston.
Hanukkah rarely gets the respect it deserves. Conflated with the Christian Christmas, it’s sometimes dismissed as a “minor holiday,” and one that isn’t listed in the scriptures as other Jewish holy days are listed.
The day John Travolta bought my mother a can of Tab was cold and a little blustery in advance of a snowstorm about to blanket Philadelphia.
It’s that time of year: crisp and cool mornings, children kicking through leaves scattered about the lawn, football stadiums packed with cheering fans, parades with marching bands and the smell of turkey baking in the oven.
Of course, a short interval training session can’t replace all the long runs needed to develop the endurance for long-distance running, but HIIT can lead to significant improvements that will make even those long runs go a little faster.
Looking to find that special gift for the angler or outdoor enthusiast? Then you need to visit the Galveston County Fishing and Outdoors Expo happening Friday, Dec. 10 through Sunday, Dec. 12.
Plus, the campaign calling for the abolishment of the county treasurer's office is claiming a host of endorsements from local elected officials.
“Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.” — The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Commented