I CONTEND GALVESTON ISLAND, ITSELF, IS ON WELFARE
By BILL CHERRY, Broker & Wealth Coach
(Bill Cherry, Realtor)
For as long as I can remember, Galvestonians have moaned and groaned about the physical denigration of the island. And that's a long time when you realize I opened my eyes for the first time at Galveston's St. Mary's Infirmary 70 years ago. I've written about the Island's problems before. The most recent was in a piece that I wrote three years ago, "Carbuncles Harming the Island's Skin." Critics say, Not enough middle-income housing, not enough good jobs, the perception of poor public schools, too much public housing and no industry. How dare UTMB threaten to diminish in size? What to do? The standard decision: Call in a study group from another part of the country to evaluate the city's strong and weak points. Let the study conclude what can be done to resolve the problems. (Have...
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