The Galveston Island Humane Society pets of the week are Zombie and Wyatt.
This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week are Liberty and Kalua.
The Bay Area Pet Adoptions pets of the week is Petunia.
The Friendswood Animal Control pet of the week is Pepper.
Those busy folks down at Island ETC (East-End Theatre Company) are preparing to open its 16th season with a grand opening night on Friday, July 6. Graciously sponsored by Joe Tramonte Realty and VJ Tramonte, this promises to be one of the “don’t miss” events of the summer. The doors will ope…
Galveston Island Humane Society’s pets of the week are Archie and Gidget.
The Friendswood Animal Control pet of the week is Sammy.
This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week are Kyle and Calvin.
The Friendswood Animal Control pet of the week is Max.
This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week are Margie and Charlie.
Galveston Island Humane Society’s pets of the week are Ellie and Tucker.
During the month of June, Rosenberg Library will honor the late June P. Ross (1921-2001). On display will be an assortment of items related to her long career as a community leader and an advocate for seniors and children in need.
The Galveston Island Humane Society pets of the week are Bert and Sky.
This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week are McCloud and Jasper.
Traveling around the island recently, I came upon a beautiful small tree with a multitude of huge pink blossoms. Serious gardeners may know it as hibiscus mutabilis, the Latin describing the “changeable” color of the tree’s blossoms during the day. More familiar names include Confederate ros…
This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week are Zinnia and Blair.
The Friendswood Animal Control pet of the week is Leonardo.
The Sealy Center on Aging has been re-designated as a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Aging and Health, under the direction of Dr. Rebeca Wong. Collaborating centers are designated by the WHO Director-General to carry out activities in suppo…
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“There are only two ways to live your life: as though nothing is a miracle, or as though everything is a miracle.” — Albert Einstein
Myopia is a condition in which near objects are seen clearly — but far objects are blurred. This happens when the eyeball (the globe) is elongated or there is too much curvature of the cornea. When this happens the light entering the eye is focused in front of the retina rather than on it. M…
Just when we thought things could not get any crazier, there is a new movement against tap water encouraging people to drink “raw water” that is not treated or filtered. One company in California sold 2.5 gallon jugs of untreated spring water for $36.99. You can also buy water collection sys…
Over the past few days, I received several calls regarding the identification of a shrub-like plant that is growing along the Seawall on Galveston Island. The impetus for so many calls was not surprising.
The Galveston Island Humane Society pets of the week are Callie and Candy.
This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week are Dahlia and Doris.
The Friendswood Animal Control pet of the week is Bombay.
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The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has been certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center from DNV GL Healthcare, a leading health care accrediting agency in the United States. The medical branch underwent a rigorous onsite review that evaluated their adherence to DNV comprehen…
The Galveston County Health District (GCHD) is encouraging women to take steps to improve their health as it celebrates National Women’s Health Week, which began Monday and ends Saturday.
My grandmother used to say Jal-ja. It literally translates to “sleep well” rather than “good night.” She wished me to sleep well. Do you sleep well? Do you dream? The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7 to 9 hours for adults — but only about two thirds do so. Sleeping well regularly is es…
The following information was prepared by Dr. L. Rajagopalan for the Texas American Academy of Pediatrics Early Hearing Detection and Intervention program in the state of Texas. Permanent congenital hearing loss occurs in one to three per 1,000 live births. It is the most prevalent condition…
Arguably, the greatest frontier in biomedical research is our understanding of the human brain. While we are making strides in mapping circuits in the brain and understanding how different areas of the brain function and contribute to different neurological diseases, overall the brain is sti…
“The Vanishing Woman: A Father Gabriel Mystery,” by Fiorella De Maria, Ignatius Press, 2018, 246 pages, $16.95
The Galveston Island Humane Society pets of the week are Cobalt and Felix.
This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week are Sol and King James.
The Friendswood Animal Control pet of the week is Wyome.
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What can we do besides medications and procedures to treat medical problems? I will always recommend proper nutrition, exercise, and sleep, but I’m also constantly on the lookout for other tools to add to the tool bag. We are starting to see some evidence from studies to support the use of h…
Dr. Jose M. Barral has been appointed director of the University of Texas Medical Branch’s MD-PhD Combined Degree Program. Barral had been serving as interim director since January 2017. Barral, who also has a doctorate in biochemistry and molecular biology from Baylor College of Medicine in…
A recent article in the “American Journal of Emergency Medicine,” by J.R. Starnes et al, outlined the significant and increasing source of severe injuries and death associated with golf carts. Between 1990 and 2006 there were well over 100,000 related injuries treated in the U.S. and the rat…
Robots are in homes, factories and also in hospitals. Robot-assisted surgery has been around since at least 1985. Since then, robots have been used in developing minimally invasive surgeries such as laparoscopies using flexible fiber optic cameras. The first robotic surgical system, the daVi…
Q: The branches on my Norfolk Island pine are mostly brown from the winter’s freezing temperatures. Is there any hope that the tree may recover or should I have it removed?
Philosopher Ortega y Gasset (1883-1955) proposed “The Jericho Method” as a way to resolve daunting human problems. Most of us know the original story. Having crossed the Jordan River into the land promised them, the invading Hebrews found their way blocked by the powerful fortress city of Je…
During the month of May, Rosenberg Library will exhibit a beautiful, handcarved mother-of-pearl rosary, which was presented to Galveston resident Fides Senechal Boening (1891-1966) when she received her first communion at Sacred Heart Church on May 1, 1904.
This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week are Seline and Marlon.
The Friendswood Animal Control pet of the week is Remy.
“Hats Off to Kimmy” bridal tea party on April 21 at the A Club honoring bride to be Kimmy Matthews, daughter of Allan and Lori Matthews, granddaughter of Ann and Robert Moody Sr. The bride will marry Jackson Almon of Waxahachie in June. The brunch was hosted by several of the bride’s aunts a…
The principal of Ball High School in Galveston recently announced the honor roll for the fifth six weeks of the 2017-18 academic school year.
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Dr. Mark Sherer is this year’s recipient of The Moody Prize, presented for distinguished work in helping people with traumatic brain injuries.
Traveling, sometimes beneath-the-surface conversations with people are as educational as buildings and landscapes. We dialogue with them for a moment. We know we will never see them again. But idea conversations leave an indelible cultural exchange.
For the past 12 columns, I have shared with you some of the healthful and healing insights, behavioral recommendations, societal, and psychospiritual guidance of Dr. Jordan Peterson’s “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos.”
Each year, approximately three million people, many 5 and younger, swallow or have contact with a poisonous substance. It’s important for parents to remember that not all poisons are in the garage or basement. A number of poisons can be found throughout the house. Small children are both cur…
Did you know that the skin is the largest organ in the human body? By most estimates, we each have about two square yards of skin.
While cool night time temperatures over the past few weeks have been very pleasant, we should be prepared for warming temperatures and longer, sunnier days with the arrival of May.
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