Council must fix conflicting policies
Galveston City Council must take steps to rectify conflicting policies about building near the Gulf on the island’s West End.
March 21, 2010

HUD should look at bidding rules
City and county governments should be able to give preference to local contractors when awarding federal grant money for hurricane recovery projects.
March 20, 2010

Have a say in how city brands itself
A consultant is gathering public input about how League City can best market its attractions.
March 20, 2010

This silence sounds a lot like gratitude
With sales tax figures down, many islanders are looking at spring break tourists and increased traffic without many complaints.
March 20, 2010

La Marque ISD has some obvious options for cuts
La Marque school district Superintendent Ecomet Burley has identified some sensible priorities to cut costs. Taxpayers should insist those cuts be made.
March 19, 2010

Let’s make it easier in an emergency
The technology is available to grant emergency workers immediate access to railroad manifests through a secure, Web-based program. Shouldn’t access to that be a requirement?
March 18, 2010

New pet shelters create more humane habitat
One of the brightest spots in the news recently is that work is progressing on new animal shelters in Galveston and in Texas City.
March 18, 2010

League City voters can end government chaos
Residents of League City finally will get to vote on a proposal to change the city’s form of government. We’ve supported this change for years.
March 17, 2010

LMISD must cut some jobs
Facing a $4.96 million budget shortfall, La Marque school district administrators are facing tough calls on cutting expenses.
March 16, 2010

Putting people before the state
Today marks the beginning of Sunshine Week, which is meant to drum up awareness about the importance of open government.
March 14, 2010

LMISD must follow Open Meetings Act requirements
The La Marque school district is facing two problems — financial crisis and lack of attention to the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
March 13, 2010

Humane society needs your help
The Galveston Island Humane Society will hold its biggest fundraiser — the annual home and garden show — this weekend.
March 12, 2010

Council should repeal curfew law
Unless someone comes forward with a compelling reason to extend the city’s curfew for minors, the Galveston City Council should let it die.
March 11, 2010

Judge’s critics not arguing right facts
Critics of a state district judge who said the death penalty is unconstitutional have not provided a coherent defense of the death penalty.
March 09, 2010

Decision that should not be made twice
League City council members ought to look at the city’s process for making decisions about contracts.
March 07, 2010