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Stories for February 8, 2012
Umbrella brigade to host 2nd parade of 2012 season
GALVESTON — The Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade makes an encore performance to help kick off Mardi Gras in Galveston.
February 08, 2012 - News
Basketball player skirmish leads to transfers
LA MARQUE — Six students have been assigned to the district’s alternative education program as a result of a fight after a basketball game.
February 08, 2012 - News
Commissioners approve erosion response draft
GALVESTON — The city’s planning commission voted Tuesday night to approve the erosion response plan for the island.
February 08, 2012 - News
SUV crashes through isle bar window; no one hurt
GALVESTON — A sport utility vehicle crashed through a bar window, startling patrons and scattering furniture, glass, a jukebox and a billiard table.
February 08, 2012 - News
Police seize marijuana, handgun during stop
GALVESTON — A couple accused of driving with four unrestrained children were arrested on charges of felony marijuana possession.
February 08, 2012 - News
Ruckus erupts in courtroom after guilty plea
TEXAS CITY — A courtroom ruckus erupted during a hearing in which a man pleaded guilty to a 2010 shooting and was sentenced to seven years.
February 08, 2012 - News
Purse thief leaves woman, handicapped son stranded
TEXAS CITY — A thief stranded a woman and her handicapped son for hours at a bowling alley, but an officer came to her rescue.
February 08, 2012 - News
Tors rally past Coogs in triple overtime thriller
GALVESTON — Ball High rallied from down as much as 17 points in the third quarter to beat La Marque in triple overtime Tuesday.
February 08, 2012 - Sports
Bell leads Stings past Clear Falls
TEXAS CITY — Senior Keenan Bell scored a team-high 16 points to lead Texas City past District 24-4A rival Clear Falls on Tuesday, 53-36.
February 08, 2012 - Sports
Pirate SC bolsters roster with veteran Kenyan
GALVESTON — Galveston Pirate SC made a major free agent signing this week, landing Eric Ongao, a Kenyan with international soccer experience.
February 08, 2012 - Sports
Upon further review: Who will make a playoff run?
The county's girls basketball teams are set for the postseason. Which team will make the longest run?
February 08, 2012 - Sports
Basketball roundup for February 08, 2012
A look at high school girls and boys basketball games from across the county.
February 08, 2012 - Sports
Soccer roundup for February 08, 2012
A look at high school boys and girls soccer action from across the county.
February 08, 2012 - Sports
An early start to spring pattens?
If Tuesday’s reports are an indication, it looks like an early return of fish is beginning to take place.
February 08, 2012 - Fishing
Businesses, watch for an upcoming survey
The Galveston Economic Development Partnership is surveying companies that do business on the island.
February 08, 2012 - Editorials
Why the election date was changed
Mick Phalen defends the League City council's decision to more the election date to November.
February 08, 2012 - Guest Column
Where is the GOP chair’s response?
Historically, it’s been difficult to be a Republican in Galveston County.
February 08, 2012 - Guest Column
Plan now to show your dog at A Bark in the Park
This year’s A Bark in the Park is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28 in Kempner Park.
February 08, 2012 - Guest Column
There’s plenty to do during the winter months
In Galveston County, we have so many things to look forward to.
February 08, 2012 - Guest Column
Letters for February 08, 2012
Letters to the Editor published in The Daily News:
February 08, 2012 - Letters
Watch out for those bumps on the head
What should you do if your child has a head injury but does not lose consciousness?
February 08, 2012 - Lifestyle
Severe burns need specialized care
Children with burns covering more than 60 percent of their total body surface area should be immediately transferred to specialized burn units.
February 08, 2012 - Lifestyle
Health briefs for February 08, 2012
The UTMB Geriatric Outpatient clinics will offer an educational seminar for caregivers of people with memory loss from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. today.
February 08, 2012 - Briefs
County Lines for February 08, 2012
GALVESTON — The GRW will host a forum for Republican candidates from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Holiday Inn Resort.
February 08, 2012 - Briefs
Mardi Gras for February 08, 2012
GALVESTON — The A Salute to George Mitchell parade Friday will be the first of the 24 parades to take place at Mardi Gras! Galveston 2012.
February 08, 2012 - Briefs
Obituaries for February 8, 2012
Julio Alvarado
Philip F. Burbank
Hazel Irene Drager
Mildred Millie Herran
Major Lyndell Satterwhite
Florence Honey Swiff
Beulah Mae Adkins Walters
