Opinion
Flesh-eating story hard to swallow
As the annual "flesh-eating bacteria " season rolls around again, we remind everyone that the hype belies the mundanity of the facts behind the stories.
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Sports
Lady Bucs when fifth straight state title
BELTON — O’Connell won its fifth straight TAPPS Class 4A softball title with a 4-1 victory over Faith West at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
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Business
Holland named chairman emeritus of port board
GALVESTON — The Port of Galveston’s governing board this week voted to bestow the honorary title of “chairman emeritus” upon trustee Benny Holland.
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Entertainment
Chefs take walk on the wild side
GALVESTON — The 12th annual world wild game championship and barbecue cookoff benefiting the Yaga’s Children’s Fund will take place today and Saturday.
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Lifestyle
Tour showcases variety of fruit trees
The Galveston County Master Gardeners and the Galveston County Extension Office will sponsor a Home Fruit Growers’ Tour on Saturday, featuring two fruit orchards.
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Food
Tremont chef serves up Titanic-themed dinner
GALVESTON — The Tremont House will serve a dinner May 16 inspired by the exhibition of artifacts from the Titanic on display at Moody Gardens.
