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#1: Parents of murder victim lash out at killer
TEXAS CITY — William Henry Perry was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of Gary Wayne Bell.
November 21, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#2: Local Valero refinery safe – for now, company says
Valero Energy Corp. shut down its Delaware City refinery Friday but said it had no plans to shutter its Texas City refinery.
November 21, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#3: Handcuffed prisoner pushes officer, escapes
TEXAS CITY — A handcuffed prisoner fled from a police station garage and eluded capture for about four hours, authorities said Friday.
November 21, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#4: Friendswood given new opponent for playoff game
The University Interscholastic League told the Friendswood Mustangs on Friday morning they will have a new opponent for Saturday's playoff game.
November 21, 2009 - Sports | E-mail this article

#5: Man gets 12 years for fatal crash
LEAGUE CITY — A man convicted of intoxication manslaughter in the drunken-driving death of a Dickinson woman was sentenced Friday to 12 years in prison.
November 21, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#6: Saplings free for isle residents
GALVESTON — The city today and Sunday will give away nearly 2.000 trees to residents still recovering from Hurricane Ike.
November 21, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#7: Victim confronts armed robber at apartments
TEXAS CITY — No one was injured during an apartment complex shooting, but police are asking for help in finding a robbery suspect, authorities said.
November 21, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#8: Immigration exhibit comes to Moody Gardens
GALVESTON — “Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America Through Galveston” will open at Moody Gardens today and Sunday with special tours and a symphony concert.
November 21, 2009 - News | E-mail this article

#9: CB overcomes mom’s death with teammate, football
DICKINSON — Senior cornerback Shawn Foster overcame the loss of his mother with the help of teammate Corey Thomas and football.
November 21, 2009 - Sports | E-mail this article

#10: Today's high school football matchups
A breakdown of today's high school football matchups.
November 21, 2009 - Sports | E-mail this article