$2.5 million savings in bond refinancing for LMISD
LA MARQUE — Government Capital Securities Corp. announced the successful funding of $19,410,000 in refunding bonds for LMISD.
January 16, 2012

Ball High student production an undead love story
GALVESTON — More than 60 students from GISD schools will sing and dance on Ball High School’s stage this week in an all-district musical.
January 16, 2012

Program working for isle schools
A change is happening at Galveston schools to address the seemingly timeless problem many students face — the school bully.
January 16, 2012

Texas City musicians to honor an icon for impact
This bandmaster has impacted the lives of so many young people that there isn’t enough space to adequately give him his due praise.
January 16, 2012

Tip from a teacher: Love is everything
Children need a measure of love and guidance to carry them through some often difficult times.
January 16, 2012

Mentors needed for ‘Tutor-a-Tor’ program at Ball
Vivian Hernandez thanks Joe Pillar, the principal, all of the administrative team, faculty and staff for an outstanding first semester at Ball High School.
January 16, 2012

Roof will not seek re-election
GALVESTON — Greg Roof announced Thursday he will not seek re-election to the Galveston College board of regents when his term ends in May.
January 13, 2012

Meeting Tuesday to discuss opening charter school
GALVESTON — iGeneration Empowerment Academy will host a fact-finding community meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
January 12, 2012

Inter-City Elementary nominated for Blue Ribbon
LA MARQUE — Inter-City Elementary School in La Marque was among 26 Texas public schools nominated for the 2012 Blue Ribbon Schools recognition.
January 12, 2012

GISD believes in community outreach programs
GALVESTON — One of the most important steps in building a successful school system is engaging the community and the businesses within it.
January 09, 2012

New program aids arts education
Ambassadors for Art is the innovative arts program that Gulf Coast Apollo Chapter, The Links Inc., has initiated at Galveston’s Ambassadors Preparatory Academy.
January 09, 2012

Tip from a teacher: Live with integrity
Julie Scroggins suggests showing students how to live with integrity.
January 09, 2012

New Texas City High School campus opens
TEXAS CITY — The memories will linger, but few Texas City High School students were missing their old high school campus Wednesday.
January 05, 2012

Learning institute offers classes for seniors
At the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, participants ages 55 and older pay minimal membership and course fees to attend a wide variety of classes.
January 02, 2012

Value of helping others in need
One of the most important lessons we can teach our children is the value in giving to others in need, especially in their own community.
January 02, 2012

Tip from a teacher: Encourage kids to set goals
Children should be encouraged to set goals, aim high and be challenged to think.
January 02, 2012

Registration for Galveston College is next week
GALVESTON — General registration for Galveston College will be 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan 9-12 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 13.
January 02, 2012

Sign up for spring semester at COM
TEXAS CITY — Open registration for the spring semester at College of the Mainland continues until Jan. 13.
January 02, 2012

UHCL offering educational adventure to Costa Rica
HOUSTON — Sign up for the next adventure in the new year and spend 12 days discovering Costa Rica as part of UHCL's geography program.
January 02, 2012

School briefs for January 02, 2012
LEAGUE CITY — Clear Creek Independent School District’s virtual school will have registration for the spring semester Tuesday through Saturday.
January 02, 2012

School briefs for December 28, 2011
The Nia Cultural Center in Galveston is encouraging Galveston County residents to give the gift of learning by supporting children’s literacy in Texas.
December 28, 2011

School Briefs for December 27, 2011
The Nia Cultural Center in Galveston is encouraging Galveston County residents to give the gift of learning by supporting children’s literacy in Texas.
December 27, 2011

Have a reading list even between semesters
The unwrapping is over and all through the house, boredom is stirring; children might start to grouse. Break open a book, librarians say.
December 26, 2011

100 graduate from medical branch
GALVESTON — The School of Nursing at the University of Texas Medical Branch honored more than 100 students who completed their degree coursework in December.
December 26, 2011

Tip from a teacher: Math has its advantages
Solving mathematical problems teaches students to think for themselves.
December 26, 2011