We heard recently from a woman, a white woman, who attended last week’s Black Lives Matter rally in Dickinson. Not to participate. Not to protest. But to observe.
There’s nothing private about social media or the internet. And once you post something, it’s pretty much impossible to take back.
Galveston County cities such as La Marque, Dickinson, Hitchcock and Texas City that have devoted some of their economic development money to helping local businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 recession should be commended.
Rarely has a new school year been more fraught with frustration and confusion. Normally at this time of year, parents are maneuvering through store aisles trying to snag the last BOGO deal on No. 2 pencils and children are wrangling for the latest thing in sneakers and backpacks.
It’s important to note neither the City Auditor’s Office in Galveston nor the city attorney alleged any state bidding laws were broken in the way the Port of Galveston hired a firm to do four jobs in service of operations at the public docks.
There’s no doubt COVID-19 kills people. But there is doubt about how many.
It was a tense weekend that just passed. Galveston County held its breath as Tropical Storm Hanna rocked and rolled in the Caribbean, putting us all on high alert, if only for a little while.
A new wave of infection threatens the U.S. economy in the form of opportunistic pandemic lawsuits. And Congress should be compelled to provide the antidote.
We cannot imagine what it is like to be a parent planning for the back-to-school window. Each day brings new developments and challenges. And we’ve not yet even begun fall classes.
The Texas Restaurant Association, with the backing of more than 70 state lawmakers, is asking Gov. Greg Abbott to take another look at the wording of his executive order shutting down bars during the pandemic.
Today, The Daily News proudly presents its third annual 40 Under 40 edition — a publication designed to introduce and celebrate younger leaders in Galveston County, as nominated by the community.
To read about The Daily News 40 Under 40 Class of 2020, see our special section in today’s paper.
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Unemployment benefits provide people who lose jobs with a little help for a little while. The money is not really enough to live on, by design: People are supposed to find a new job.
OK, NASA made it official — yet again — that if you were a Sagittarius before, you are still a Sagittarius now. The space agency did not change the signs of the zodiac.
One week from today, the Houston Astros are expected to take the field for their first regular season game of the year.
When the full U.S. Congress returns Monday, the first — and perhaps only — order of business is to take on the proposals for another stimulus package.
In the midst of massive COVID-19 pandemic disruption, U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.) and U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) brought forth a bi-partisan proposal to offer tax relief to small businesses, residents and local newspapers.
Texas, and other states, could be headed toward another shutdown.
It might seem hard to find any good news about race relations in the United States right now, but it’s there to see if you’re looking.
In one sense, next week will see the return of two things that are fundamental — voting and paying taxes.
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