Jim established Guidry News Service on July 8, 1996 in Galveston, Texas.

Jim's resume includes more than 40 years in broadcast journalism in Houston and Galveston; as well as six years of service to the City of Houston, where he established the Public Information Office for the Department of Public Works and later became special assistant to then Mayor Jim McConn; and one year as Governmental Liaison for the Galveston Economic Development Corporation.

Jim is recognized as a pioneer in "Webio Journalism".

Lynda became a journalist when she married Jim in 1996.

Lynda's previous career was as an independent interior designer specializing in adaptive reuse of urban properties, condominium conversions, commercial and institutional projects and public art.

Upon returning to Texas in 1992 and movng to Galveston Island in 1993 she contracted to do marketing research for several oil and gas companies on the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast and prior to taking on GNS' management and marketing responsibilities in 1999, she worked for the Galveston Chamber of Commerce as Director of Membership Services.

Lynda coined the term "Webio Journalism" in 1997.

Garrett Bryce came to Guidry News Service with a solid background in print journalism as well as experience in public information.

In addition to management and editing positions at the Alvin Sun-Advertiser, the Pearland and Friendswood Journals and YoungBiz.com, he also served as a public information officer in the Pearland Independent School District.

Garrett works closely with the administrative personnel of the entities we cover. His upbeat personality, professional ability and work ethic make him a delight to be associated with.

Carl, Jim's brother, has been editing Features pages for GuidryNews.com for several years.

He gives special care to publishing Obituaries as a service to the community.

Carl became Jefferson County Representative when Gulf Coast E-news expanded its coverage from Galveston County and Bay Area Houston to Beaumont and Port Arthur in 2004.

He and his wife, Nettie, live in Port Arthur, Texas.

Jennifer spent 10 years working as a print journalist and television news producer. Seeking a new challenge Jennifer left her writing careers behind, returned to school and earned a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. For the past 12 years she has worked as an operating room nurse (including five years as a traveling nurse, working is some of the best hospitals in the country). But, she missed writing.

In 2011 she started writing a nursing blog for a nursing education web site and produced daily columns for over a year. Now, Jennifer works part time as an OR nurse at MD Anderson and contributes regularly to Guidry News with her column "Diversions," a weekly look at things to do with free time around the Gulf Coast Region.

Robert is a Galveston/Houston freelance photographer whose work has achieved national recognition through its use in news and general interest publications, advertisements, annual reports, illustrated brochures, membership directories, political campaigns, travel guides and web sites.

He has served as a special photographic consultant to Guidry News Service since the establishment of GuidryNews.com.

Juan is a long time friend to Guidry News. He is known throughout Galveston County and especially his beloved Galveston Island for his interest in good governance and public service. He has served as a Galveston city council member, has had a career in medical radiology and is currently a Galveston County Sheriff's Deputy.

Juan appreciates the many opportunities on the Island to volunteer for worthy causes and to enjoy his beautiful and fun-loving home town.

We truly appreciate Juan's contributions to our publications. Everyone smiles when they see him, mostly because of his warm personality, but also because he's likely to share his photos for publication on GuidryNews.com!