Out and About: Planning kicks off for Dickinson Little Italy Festival

The Galveston County Daily News (Lifestyle) 9/18 1:00P By DOREEN HUGHES

On a warm Tuesday evening, they gathered at the elegant Marais restaurant on the banks of Dickinson Bayou, a group of women and men, the wives, husbands and grandparents of Galveston County Italian descendants and their friends.

The County Connection: Time is Running Out

AldineDistrict.org 9/4 5:07A District Staff

The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge We got lucky, but we also did everything right as a community. As Tropical Storm Laura travelled through the gulf, our team was data-driven,...

This Texas city takes top spot as one of America's best cities for quick getaways in 2020

Houston Chronicle (Life) 9/2 8:56A Alison Medley

While flying to some off-the-beaten-path, exotic destination may not be in the cards right now, we could all use a quick break as this strange pandemic summer stretches on and on.

This local author has a passion for giving back

The Galveston County Daily News (Lifestyle) 8/7 5:00P By DOREEN HUGHES

“Please join us for a book signing,” the invitation read. The July 21 event, hosted by Texas City’s Georgia Meyer Barzilay and Ami Barzilay, was for the women’s longtime friend, author Jane Deats Hayley.

Houston Zoo releases sea turtles Star and Twitch back to Galveston Bay

Houston Chronicle (Life) 7/31 5:12P Marcy de Luna, Houston Chronicle

In May, Twitch the turtle was discovered entangled in a fishing line in Galveston with most of its left front flipper missing. What remained had to be amputated by Zoo veterinarians.

Out and About: A mayor, pastor and music man

The Galveston County Daily News (Lifestyle) 7/31 5:00P By DOREEN HUGHES

After meeting Bobby Hocking, almost 10 years ago, I was touched by his kindness, humility and gentle spirit. Hocking, mayor of La Marque, is always willing to lend a helping hand to the community. Married to his bride, Patti Hocking,…

Rotary Club of Texas City installs new officers for coming year

The Galveston County Daily News (Lifestyle) 7/24 5:00P By DOREEN HUGHES

On June 30, the Rotary Club of Texas City held its annual installation banquet at the Showboat Pavilion, where members, friends and family came together while adhering to COVID-19 social-distancing guidelines.

Texas City coast provides haven for kiteboarders

The Galveston County Daily News (Lifestyle) 7/16 5:30P By STUART VILLANUEVA The Daily N

The water sport combines aspects of windsurfing, paragliding, skateboarding and sailing.