Big words can’t cure need for empathy
The Daily News' health writer considers the simple application of a skill whose medical term is a somewhat complicated word.
November 17, 2009 - By Michael Warren

Landscape changing in Texas City
There are new buildings springing up in Texas City, including schools and apartment complexes for senior citizens.
November 16, 2009 - By Cathy Gillentine

Krewe’s goodies go to our troops
The Afghanistan Project, a Krewe of Gambrinus program, found 77 boxes of goodies on their way to our troops in Afghanistan.
November 16, 2009 - By Frances Powell

Principal signs of grades on the way up
Editor Heber Taylor is impressed by Odyssey Academy Principal and Superintendent Jennifer Goodman's method of keeping track of students' progress.
November 15, 2009 - By Heber Taylor

French terms found way to English kitchens, tables
Linguist Harold Raley discusses how social division was, and still is, reflected in several ways, between French and English.
November 15, 2009 - By Harold Raley

Dash and splash of roadside mayhem
Ian White comments on two traffic incidents in the news — the Bugatti Veyron that ended up in a lagoon and an elk fatally struck
November 14, 2009 - By Ian White

Opinions matter, including your own
The Daily News' health writer lauds the value of second and subsequent opinions in determining medical treatment.
November 10, 2009 - By Michael Warren

Computer techies to the rescue
Despite having to wait on the phone for help fixing her computer, Cathy Gillentine still brags about how much she loves her Mac.
November 09, 2009 - By Cathy Gillentine

Spooky night carved in fun
The San Luis made Halloween special with a costume and pumpkin carving contest.
November 09, 2009 - By Frances Powell

Double dipping is allowed in languages
Linguist Harold Raley discusses double dipping in language.
November 08, 2009 - By Harold Raley

Day that the wall fell for Earl, Joe — and me
Daily News Editor Heber Taylor recalls reporting from behind the Iron Curtain when the Berlin Wall fell.
November 08, 2009 - By Heber Taylor

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.
November 07, 2009 - By Ian White

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.
November 06, 2009 - By Peter Davis

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.
November 03, 2009 - By Michael Warren

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.
November 02, 2009 - By Cathy Gillentine