DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter is engaged to a wonderful young man she has been with for more than three years. We welcome him as part of our family and are excited to have him as a son-in-law. However, due to his overwhelming anxiety (as my stepdaughter explains it), he barely says a word whene…
DEAR ABBY: This may seem inconsequential, but there seems to be a growing trend of omitting a woman's maiden name in obituaries. As someone in my 70s, I read the obits more often, but I know I have missed opportunities to send condolences and offer childhood stories to family members of form…
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are newlyweds and share an apartment with another couple because we ran into financial difficulties, and this was our only option. The problem is the other couple has two dogs they expect us to take care of while they're at work.
Galveston power couple Councilman William Schuster and Kylie Arms tied the knot on July 9 at the Unico Hotel Riviera Maya, just outside of Cancun.
Sometimes it’s necessary to take a look back in time to understand the journey and impact of a defining moment.
This week’s Galveston Island Humane Society’s pets of the week are Molly and Helga.
The Gulf Coast Tiny Paws Rescue pet of the week is JJ.
This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week are Z and Mandi.
DEAR ABBY: I have a much older sister who has become very religious. Most of her life decisions are based on her faith, so conversations tend to develop into faith-oriented topics and justifications. I don't initiate these conversations, and I make a genuine effort to understand her perspect…
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for eight years, married for two. We recently started discussing having a family. I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and it may be difficult for me to get pregnant. I suffered a miscarriage earlier this year. Until it happened, I didn't re…
DEAR ABBY: I broke up with my boyfriend a few months ago, but I'm still having a difficult time getting over him. I discovered he was responding to sexual messages from men and sending them pictures of himself, including his body parts. I feel this is the biggest betrayal any woman could exp…
DEAR ABBY: Should a 23-year-old son pay room and board even though he spends little time at home and eats out often? He doesn't do laundry or help around the house. His argument is, we shouldn't take money so he can save and buy a condo.
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend, "John," for a year and a half. He had been divorced for two years after a 20-year marriage when we got together. He told me he and his ex, "Jessica," were still good friends. I thought it was OK since they were co-parenting their kid. I have children…
DEAR ABBY: I have a half-sister who is 14 years younger, and there is a sensitive genealogical matter I have never shared with her. Her "father" married our mother while she was pregnant with another man's child. That man lied to her about being single and wanting to marry her. My stepfather…
DEAR ABBY: I am a 31-year-old woman who has been in many relationships since high school. No engagements, however, although four of the men mentioned they wanted to marry me. I lived with three of them.
This week’s Galveston County Animal Resource Center pets of the week are Rica and Rhonin.
The Cedar Lawn neighborhood is a unique and special place to live, says Joan McLeod. As she described it, friendships are easily made there because everyone brings so many unique backgrounds to the table. Each family’s different traditions and experiences have room to shine.
The Leadership League City class of 2021 visited the College of the Mainland‘s new STEAM building on the main campus, 1200 N. Amburn Road in Texas City, for a day of learning and networking on July 7.
This week’s Galveston Island Humane Society’s pets of the week are Dillan and Dottie.
The Gulf Coast Tiny Paws Rescue pet of the week is Karen.
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