Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
A Fox fan caught by his own tail
A keen-eyed reader from Louisiana disputes "historical facts" cited by a recent guest columnist who argued that Fox News was balanced and socialism hateful.
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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Parents, your SHAC needs you
Galveston's school health advisory council secretary calls upon the island's parents of school-age children to join the group and help shape local educational policy.
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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
A time to mourn, not for a debate
In the wake of the shootings at Fort Hood, we should put the old debate about minorities to bed, lower our flags and mourn.
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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
All at sea with Chaplain Hotlips
Ian's about to take to the pulpit, but there's prima facie evidence that he should go to the confessional first — and maybe stay there.
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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Island is no place for poor and needy
A resident of Galveston argues that society must help the poor find a place to live that properly benefits them, which counts out the island.
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Beach Patrol has to-do list for the ‘down’ months
Now that the crowds are thinning out, the Beach Patrol staff has a number of chores to take care of.
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Our unity should be rooted in prayer
A resident of Galveston decries double standards in the separation of church and state, because the nation's founders put their trust in God.
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Value of learning to write at early age
A retired teacher recalls the joys of reading his daughter's first writing and argues that it's never too early to start teaching the skill.
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Hospitals without signs of the times
A 2008 study shows almost no hospital or clinic in Galveston County was complying with a law about information on charity and discounted-price care.
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Sales tax not for loan payment
A resident of Clear Lake Shores writes in advance of a public meeting about the funding of the redevelopment of a well-known landmark.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Housing plan meets obligations
A resident of Galveston defends the island housing authority's plan to redevelop four public-housing projects that were destroyed by Hurricane Ike.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Authority must do things differently
We print an excerpt from a letter sent by a resident of Galveston to the island's housing authority criticizing its redevelopment plans.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Imperfect system but worth a vote
The county's new super precinct balloting system had some glitches during Tuesday's elections, but it's a good step toward an efficient future.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Isle needs invention and quality jobs
A BOI now living in Louisiana weighs in on the subject of planning for the island's economic future.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
We need FBI secrecy to defeat nutcases
A Santa Fe resident takes issue with nationally syndicated columnist Nat Hentoff about his fears for Americans' freedom while the FBI continues secret surveillance practices.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Island a charter school laboratory
All the initial thoughts on the likely effects of charter schools have been disproved by the experience of Galveston's Odyssey Academy and Ambassadors Preparatory Academy.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
A futile school accounting law
A resident of Friendswood adds her own evidence to support The Daily News' assertions of failures in the system of governmental accountability.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Let’s give our heroes a Veterans Day salute
In the first of two articles, a Marine Corps veteran and Texas City resident calls for a suitable commemoration of Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Don’t forget to go and vote today
There are several fascinating propositions and contests on today's electoral ballots. Go vote — and then watch our Web site for the results this evening.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Interesting test for a new ballot system
You can stop at any polling place in the county and the e-Slate machine should pull up your correct ballot. Tell us f it works.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Storm rates hit inland taxpayers
An academic specializing in risk, regulation and markets says Gulf Coast residents should have to pay higher windstorm insurance premiums.
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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Our safety is just a matter of good sense
The Daily News' writer on health issues commends the common-sense practices of using every safety device available to us.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
A family affair for octoman Clarence
A surprise birthday was held for Divafave Clarence Cantini to celebrate his big 8-0 at Gaido’s Pelican Club.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Island has much to gain from pier project
Tilman Fertitta’s plan to turn the damaged Flagship Hotel in to a pleasure pier will provide an entertainment venue and improve the area around it.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Times have changed for tank fires
Cathy Gillentine remembers fires of her reporter days, but new technology now means that some tank fires are under control before help arrives.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Alcohol vote an issue of respect
A Friendswood resident writes against a proposal to allow the sale of alcohol downtown.
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
In search of La Casa de Santiago
Tom Linton takes a break from his park series to write about a tourist spot in Cuba.
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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Guide to votes on state constitution
The proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot offer at least a couple of good reasons to get out to vote Tuesday.
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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
How God is always in ‘byes’
Linguist, professor and writer Harold Raley explores oddities of the English language.
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Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
The reason why we all are talking about race
People are talking about racial tensions in the public housing debate because there isn't talk of concrete plans and real people who need assistance.
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