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Hitchcock
Veteran lawman returns to roots
HITCHCOCK — The former police chief hired to be interim police chief plans to get his peace officer license recertified.
November 20, 2009 - News
City considers 8-liner moratorium
HITCHCOCK — The city commission is considering issuing a moratorium on permits for 8-liners and possibly regulated game rooms.
November 17, 2009 - News
Few in county able to buy FEMA mobile homes
HITCHCOCK — A couple who lost their Gilchrist home to Hurricane Ike were able to purchase their FEMA-issued mobile home.
November 16, 2009 - News
Police chief leaving to fly helicopters
HITCHCOCK — Glenn Manis, the city’s police chief for about 20 years, is leaving police work to fly helicopters.
November 14, 2009 - News
School district fires Head Start director
HITCHCOCK — Public school district trustees Thursday fired the director of the Kids First Head Start program, months after she was put on leave.
November 14, 2009 - News
Volunteers, agencies need help fixing house
HITCHCOCK — The home where Verlis Perrodin has lived for more than 30 years was damaged by Hurricane Ike, and repairs still are not complete.
November 05, 2009 - News
Head-on collision with SUV kills motorcyclist
HITCHCOCK — A motorcyclist attempting to pass an automobile died after colliding head-on with an oncoming sport utility vehicle.
October 20, 2009 - News
Man arrested following high-speed chase
HITCHCOCK — A man was arrested after leading police on a high-speed car pursuit and foot chase through marshlands about 3 a.m. Sunday.
September 21, 2009 - News
Stabbed man faces assault charges
HITCHCOCK — A man released from the hospital after being treated for stab wounds was charged with assaulting the woman who stabbed him.
September 13, 2009 - News
HISD budget calls for $1M less in spending
HITCHCOCK — School board members are expected to approve a budget that calls for the district to spend almost $1 million less than last year.
August 31, 2009 - News
Hitchcock trustees fire Head Start director
HITCHCOCK — Public school district trustees Monday terminated the contract of the director of the Hitchcock Kids First Head Start program.
August 19, 2009 - News
Hitchcock principal files whistle-blower lawsuit
HITCHCOCK — The director of Kids First Head Start claims in her lawsuit the district is trying to fire her because she lodged complaints.
August 13, 2009 - News
A new cross set up where Baby Grace was found
HITCHCOCK — Volunteers on Thursday replaced a cross honoring Riley Ann Sawyers on the island where the toddler's body was found.
August 07, 2009 - News
Repairs won’t delay school start
HITCHCOCK — Hitchcock school district has hired a company that specializes in foundation repair to inspect the failing foundation in the front of a school.
August 03, 2009 - News
State audits find record-keeping errors at HISD
HITCHCOCK — Hitchcock public school district is asking its contractors to improve their practices after a state audit dinged the district for inaccurate records.
August 02, 2009 - News
Plans for new high school shelved
HITCHCOCK — As construction progresses at a rapid pace at Hitchcock public school district’s new elementary school, plans for a new high school remain shelved.
August 01, 2009 - News
Thursday crash proves deadly for one
HITCHCOCK — A woman airlifted from an automobile crash that temporarily closed state Highway 6 died of her injuries, authorities said Friday.
August 01, 2009 - News
Wreck sends 4 to hospital
HITCHCOCK — Four people, including a critically injured woman, were taken to hospitals Thursday after an automobile collision.
July 31, 2009 - News
Woman dies in fire; blaze ruled accident
HITCHCOCK — A woman nine months pregnant was unable to save her cousin from flames engulfing a mobile home Wednesday.
July 30, 2009 - News
Head Start school may not be safe for students
HITCHCOCK — An engineering firm will inspect a Hitchcock school today to determine whether it is safe for students to return to in August.
July 27, 2009 - News
Hitchcock asking for limited water use
HITCHCOCK — The city issued a voluntary water rationing notice late Tuesday afternoon.
July 15, 2009 - News
No more patrol duties for police chief
HITCHCOCK — The police chief was pulled off patrol duties and told to boost the department's morale and efficiency.
June 24, 2009 - News
Art exhibit showcases African-American history
HITCHCOCK — An exhibition on slavery is on display in Stringfellow Orchard House in Hitchcock, with paintings richly detailing a story of pain and hope.
June 19, 2009 - News
Head Start principal’s job is in jeopardy
HITCHCOCK — Hitchcock public school district trustees will meet today to discuss the contract, duties and discipline of a principal.
June 16, 2009 - News
Pet snake saved from house fire
HITCHCOCK — Nobody was injured in a house fire on West Bayou Drive; a snake made it out alive but the family dog was missing.
June 05, 2009 - News
Head Start director in danger of losing job
HITCHCOCK — The director of a Hitchcock Head Start program is on administrative leave and might be fired in the next month, an officiall said.
May 21, 2009 - News
Angler spots chest of old photos and scrapbooks
HITCHCOCK — An unmarked chest filled with someone’s old memories was found floating in the Intracoastal Waterway on Friday near the Harborwalk Marina.
May 18, 2009 - News
Water, sewer top mayoral candidates’ priorities
HITCHCOCK — The two men vying for mayor find something they agree on: The water and sewer system in the city needs to be fixed.
May 06, 2009 - News
County fair and rodeo ends 2009 run
HITCHCOCK — The last ribbon has been awarded as the annual Galveston County Fair and Rodeo came to a close Saturday.
April 26, 2009 - News
Mayor leaves legacy of openness
HITCHCOCK — In six years as mayor, Lee Sander has never conducted any city meetings behind closed doors.
April 21, 2009 - News
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