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GALVESTON — About a dozen developers listened to city officials discuss the island’s potential at Friday's 2012 Developer Conference.

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Election winners stay the same
GALVESTON — Candidates gained a few extra votes after election officials tallied the 47 provisional ballots cast in last weekend’s city elections.

4th annual bathing beauty beach revue wows crowds
GALVESTON — Alana Anderson convinced her husband and in-laws to take part in the Galveston Island Beach Revue Bathing Beauties contest.

Photo of grandparents inspires outfits
GALVESTON — Nancy Anderson’s entry in the Galveston Island Beach Revue Bathing Beauties competition Saturday already was a family affair.

TCEQ: BP’s data was right
TEXAS CITY — The TCEQ acknowledges it was comfortable with data during a 40-day air emissions event from the BP refinery in 2010.

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Photo by Kevin M. Cox

Woman wins beach revue contest
Alana Anderson strikes a pose during the Galveston Island Beach Revue Bathing Beauties Contest on Saturday afternoon. Anderson won the contest.

Patrick Graham

What message will voters send in the runoff?

Weather

Tropical Storm Alberto forms in the Atlantic

TJ Aulds

Fatboy: I'm loving Southwest Airlines again

Election 2012

Meet the May 29 Primary Candidates plus May 12 results

Opinion

Island making strides in recovery efforts, growth
The Galveston Economic Development Partnership painted a good picture of the isle's economic state.

Groups urge voters to speak out
Three groups are urging people who had problems voting in the May 12 elections to go to Galveston City Hall on Monday morning.

Letters to the Editor


Sports

Tors’ season ends in 10-inning loss
ALVIN — Ball High’s improbable playoff run came to an end in heartbreaking fashion Saturday night.

Texas' MLB rivalry will get bigger
This weekend’s opening half of the Silver Boot Series has proved a lot about Texas’ two Major League Baseball franchises.

Friends really can help you through tough times
Master fitness trainer Bill McGinnis writes about how his friends are helping him since his foot surgery.

Scoreboard, Fishing and From the Sidelines


Business

Grand Cay project is moving forward
TEXAS CITY — Grand Cay Harbour looks to be headed for reality after decades of waiting since the development's conception.

Business owners discuss island’s potential
GALVESTON — About a dozen developers listened to city officials discuss the island’s potential at Friday's 2012 Developer Conference.

Biz Buzz, Buzz Blog and AP Business


Entertainment

Longhorn museum to stage Civil War re-enactment
LEAGUE CITY — Along the banks of League City’s Clear Creek, a Civil War battle re-enactment will take place Saturday and Sunday.

Bulletin Board


Lifestyle

The heat is on for summer job seekers
Summer is almost here, and with hot tourist destinations from Kemah to Galveston, ’tis the season to find a job.

2 strong voices in a story of rivals
Dr. Melvyn Schreiber reviews “Mary Stuart,” by Gaetano Donizetti.

Galveston Scenes


Food

Chef says 3 indulgences are good for body
GALVESTON — Tanji Patton will talk about the health benefits of red wine, red meat and chocolate Thursday during the women's convention in Galveston.
 
 
Columns

Patrick Graham
What message will voters send in the runoff?

Heber Taylor
Is the sheriff's race really about boots?

Chris John Mallios
Rotary a big help to LC residents


Features

Stormy memories of
Hurricane Carla

In 1961, Hurricane Carla blew into weather history.

Texas City Centennial
The county's industrial center turns 100.

Profiles
Our annual report on Galveston County.

Coast Magazine
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Weather Watch
Tropical Storm Alberto forms in the Atlantic

T.J. Aulds
Fatboy: I’m loving Southwest Airlines again

On Patrol
Video: Fire destroys Dickinson house

Laura Elder's Buzz Blog
Tutti Frutti heats up cold wars

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