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News
Police: Dad locked chain around son’s throat
TEXAS CITY — A man is accused of wrapping a chain around his 15-year-old son’s neck before spraying him with mace Saturday, police said.
July 04, 2009
City marks which trees will be axed
GALVESTON — The city is marking dead trees for removal, but residents can ask for a second review if they think the tree is alive.
July 04, 2009
Part of Highway 3 to open Monday
DICKINSON — New lanes of state Highway 3 between FM 1764 to Deats Road will open Monday after repeated delays.
July 04, 2009
A&M researchers find ‘dead zone’ off island
GALVESTON — Texas A&M University researchers fired up a new monitoring system on an offshore platform and detected a new “dead zone” in the Gulf.
July 04, 2009
Ashton Villa reopens despite ongoing repairs
GALVESTON — Ashton Villa reopened for public tours Friday, almost 10 months after Hurricane Ike flooded the museum.
July 04, 2009
Help still months away for some Ike victims
Thousands of Hurricane Ike victims, most desperate for government assistance to restore and rebuild their houses, may have to wait months for help.
July 03, 2009
Holiday a 'no refusal' weekend
Drivers pulled over suspected of being drunk won't be allowed to refuse a blood test during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
July 03, 2009
City announces detailed water conservation rules
LEAGUE CITY — After reviewing a drought ordinance, city officials have issued a longer list of water rationing rules that go into effect today.
July 03, 2009
LMPD lieutenant named interim chief
LA MARQUE — A 15-year veteran of the La Marque Police Department was picked to be its interim police chief Thursday.
July 03, 2009
DWI charge upgraded to murder
JAMAICA BEACH — Prosecutors have upgraded charges in the case of a Jamaica Beach woman killed in an automobile crash last year.
July 03, 2009
Looking for a fireworks show in the area?
Hots dogs, apple pie, cold drinks and, of course, fireworks can be found across Galveston County to celebrate the Fourth of July.
July 03, 2009
Peninsula church back in court July 13
PORT BOLIVAR — A federal judge is reviewing documents in the dispute between the Roman Catholic Archdiocese Galveston-Houston and the Our Mother of Mercy congregation.
July 03, 2009
FHS tops state in sports and academics
FRIENDSWOOD — After years of coming up just short, Friendswood High School finally took home the University Interscholastic League’s Texas Lone Star Cup.
July 03, 2009
Burnt palm trees baffle police
GALVESTON — Serial arsonists have torched 30 palm trees since May, and a tree service owner is offering a $1,000 reward for information.
July 02, 2009
Developer helps nonprofit create preserve
GALVESTON — The Artist Boat group hopes to reclaim 339 acres of bay-front land using federal hazard mitigation funds.
July 02, 2009
League City orders mandatory water rationing
LEAGUE CITY — A statewide drought and higher demand for water prompted League City to issue a mandatory water rationing order that starts today.
July 02, 2009
Congressmen call energy bill ‘disastrous’
U.S. Rep. Pete Olson hosted an energy summit to share concerns about the American Clean Energy and Security Act.
July 02, 2009
Arrest made in beer pong assault
SANTA FE — A beer pong party that turned violent left one man beaten unconscious and another eventually charged with aggravated assault, authorities said Wednesday.
July 02, 2009
County forms board to issue ‘Ike Bond’ loans
County commissioners created a governmental corporation that will have the power to tap into about $2 billion in federal dollars to spark economic development.
July 02, 2009
Shuttle manager pitches cheaper moon mission
A top NASA manager is floating a cut-rate alternative to ship astronauts to the moon that costs about $6.6 billion instead of $35 billion.
July 01, 2009
Lights out in La Marque — again
LA MARQUE — An accident cut power for about 1,500 people, but officials still can't explain random power outages that plague the city.
July 01, 2009
City debt challenge headed to court
FRIENDSWOOD — Five residents opposing the city’s plan to issue debt and buy park land outside its limits outlined their objections in court documents.
July 01, 2009
White House accepts Kent’s latest resignation
Convicted federal judge Samuel B. Kent no longer will receive his $174,000 salary or benefits while in prison for lying about sexual assault allegations.
July 01, 2009
Trolley repairs waiting on insurance, FEMA funds
GALVESTON — City officials say they are determined to see trolleys rolling again, but no one knows how long the repairs will take.
July 01, 2009
Chopper leaves officials clueless
TEXAS CITY — Neither city, state nor federal officials could explain a why a military helicopter was flying low over people's houses Tuesday.
July 01, 2009
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