Much remains to be assessed as true or false about The Children’s Center, a 145-year-old Galveston social service nonprofit that descended int…
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The Atlantic Hurricane season began Thursday, providing those of us along the Gulf Coast with a little something extra to think about until th…
Galveston’s Park Board of Trustees certainly didn’t burnish its image as a hard-nosed custodian of the public’s money by inking overly generou…
It has become apparent that because of what has been transpiring in the nation and state, the controversies in our community are going unnotic…
Monday is the official observance of Memorial Day and the culmination of the long holiday weekend that for most of us marks the beginning of summer.
The Daily News is proud to have named Patrick Doyle as its 36th annual Citizen of the Year.
The city council discussion set for Thursday about Galveston’s wildflower ordinances is appropriate, but should include some probing about whe…
The article on today’s front page about the departure of Dr. Ben Raimer from the top job at the University of Texas Medical Branch requires so…
“The humane society shelter has very few cats to choose from these days … ,” The Daily News reported Tuesday.
Michael A. Smith commented on Galveston school district hires firm to counter stadium critics
It was pushing 500 words.
Michael A. Smith commented on Galveston school district hires firm to counter stadium critics
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Michael A. Smith commented on Join us in a 'bold experiment' in our online forums
Several members of the editorial board agree that 75 words is too few. The board next meets Monday and we’ll suggest increasing that limit to 200 words, which is the same limit as applies to letters to the editor.
Thanks for the feedback.
Michael A. Smith commented on Courville Stadium change was not to save money
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Michael A. Smith commented on Man shoots girlfriend's ex-boyfriend in Hitchcock, authorities say
Shey Hunter Tyler Withrow, 23, is a man who is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Withrow also was giving first aid to the person who was shot, according to police. The photo is of Withrow, according to deputies at the county jail.
Michael A. Smith commented on The best attitude about casino gambling is skepticism
I think your memory might be faulty. Since January 2022, The Daily News has published seven of your columns and letters. I don't recall ever rejecting one. I do recall over the years publishing columns and letters critical of The Daily News.
Michael A. Smith commented on Charges dropped against teen accused in deadly Galveston shooting
That's an excellent question and one we intend to ask. We've learned not to hold our breath waiting for answers from GPD's close-mouthed spokespeople to provide answers, though.
Michael A. Smith commented on Virus expert warns of heightened risk from mosquitoes in Galveston County
All we could get from mosquito control was that they were too busy to speak to a reporter.
Michael A. Smith commented on Love the candidates or not, this election demands action
I'm not sure where you got your "understanding," but you might get a better one by actually reading the letters.
Michael A. Smith commented on New Texas City eatery a marriage made in heaven, perhaps
The questions about taxes are good ones and we should have covered that in the article. It was a serious oversight. For the record, the property at 2828 Texas Avenue is not exempt from property taxes and the taxes have been paid on time, according to the CAD and the tax office.