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Plastic. It’s everywhere. It is in our countertops, water bottles, glasses, food wrap, toys and in many other items that we use on a regular basis. But why am I …

Looking for ways to beat the summer heat? Here are some tips from the Weather Channel to help.

College towns may be the way to combat a slumping local economy, according to a recent report from Brookings Institution and The Wall Street Journal. Researchers looked at 16 places …

(Texas City)— A College of the Mainland initiative aimed at helping underprepared students complete required English and math classes is proving successful after a year of implementation.

Plastic pollution is choking our oceans, trickling into our local rivers, lakes and streams, poisoning wildlife — and all of us. The United Nations estimates that by the year 2050, …

(AUSTIN) — In the June/July issue of Fiscal Notes, released today, the Comptroller’s office profiles the results of a study completed for Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s Good for Texas Tour: …

Galveston County County Commissioners meet the first and third Tuesday of every month –July 3, 17, 2018 1:30pm at County Courthouse, 722 Moody, Galveston

I am starting a new tradition for tidbits. I am no longer going to write about the issues facing our world. Don’t get me wrong. I am still very passionate …

Wildlife seems to be getting wilder lately. A few weeks ago I told you about a shoplifting squirrel at Disney World. The next week I followed up with a tale …