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The Gulf Coast Protection District has been formed. Now, the work begins on how to raise money for a multibillion dollar coastal barrier.
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Good traditions can survive many setbacks, and one of Galveston’s holiday traditions returns Friday. The East End Historical District Association’s traditional Holiday Homes Tour features tours of four homes decorated in seasonal splendor and a stop at the historic Christ Chapel.
Thank you. Gracias. Merci. Danke. Grazie. Every language has a word for gratitude. The Latin word gratia meaning grace, graciousness or gratefulness is the basis of the word gratitude.
It’s Nobel season. Nobel Prizes are announced every October and awarded each year on Dec. 10. These are the most prestigious awards for those that “have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.” Three of the awards — physics, chemistry and physiology or medicine — recognize scientists fr…
Even without a pandemic wreaking havoc across large swaths of society, the hustle and bustle of everyday life can take a toll and sometimes make it hard for us to remember to stop and smell the roses, count our blessings or what have you.
Here are the recent health inspections for activity from Nov. 21 through Nov. 27 provided from the Galveston County Health District.
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Scores and player statistics for Galveston County high school basketball
A big part of our personal growth comes from a variety of challenges we face throughout life. Just know, a positive mind will find a way to accomplish it. Just like a negative mind will find a way to defeat itself.
Tuesday shaped up to be a nice day on Galveston Bay. If the forecast holds true, our next chance of rain isn’t until Saturday.
County party sources had been rumoring Mayes Middleton's plan to move up to the senate. Some sources said Middleton had told Taylor he'd held the seat long enough.
Highlighted by the top honor for one Santa Fe player, and superlatives for another Lady Indian and a Friendswood player, Galveston County was well represented in the 2021 District 22-5A all-district volleyball awards.
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Unless you really want London-style weather for the annual Dickens on the Strand festival, the forecast for this weekend looks to be about as favorable as could be hoped for this time of year.
Brian Edward Miller, 58, was charged with murder and is being held at the Texas City jail on $250,000 bond, police said Tuesday morning.
Frances Powell wrote The Daily News' social column for 30 years.
Galveston County History Inc. will be in charge of hiring a new director for the often-closed museum. The group plans to open the museum five days a week beginning next year.
If you’ve been pining for a gardening column to return to this newspaper, you may soon get your wish. Or that’s my expectation, having spoken with our new county agent in charge of horticulture.
Black Friday deals are off the table, and Cyber Monday captures are fast fading. Many shoppers are still searching for the right Christmas gift for their favorite golfer or golfers. This column will help shoppers find the best offerings on golf-related gifts ranging from a few dollars up to you’ve got to be kidding me levels.
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There was much to hate about the Texans' 21-14 loss to the lowly Jets (who entered the game ranked, statistically, last in the NFL in defense), but what encapsulated the day, for me, was the absolutely pathetic attempt at a potential game-tying drive late in the fourth quarter.
I’m going to jump right into my personal thoughts on the advisories.
A group that mounted a challenge to the closure of Rollover Pass signed a lease too late to prove it had standing to sue, according to the Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals.
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