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Countdown to fun at Pleasure Pier begins

GALVESTON — Landry’s employees and their families put Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier workers to the test Sunday as they prepare for the official opening.


Photo by Jennifer Reynolds

Islanders see 'ring of fire' eclipse
The beginning of the “ring of fire” eclipse is seen through the palm trees at Beachtown in Galveston around 8 p.m. Sunday. The annular solar eclipse, when the moon slides across the sun, was only partially visible from Texas.

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Coast Guard searches for 6 missing fishermen
GALVESTON — The search of an area the size of Delaware continued Monday for six fisherman reported missing off the coast of Galveston Sunday afternoon.

‘Health crisis’ on Bolivar Peninsula
BOLIVAR — Residents and vistors to the Bolivar Peninsula are facing what one resident calls a “health crisis here in the community.”

Port of Galveston makes improvements
GALVESTON — The Port of Galveston is focusing on two very different types of cargo.

Chief praises residents who helped with search
TEXAS CITY — Volunteers carrying flashlights roamed the streets, knocked on doors and made calls Saturday to search for two missing children.

Landry’s employees test out pleasure pier
GALVESTON — Landry’s employees and their families put Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier workers to the test Sunday.

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Education

Duck Derby raises thousands for foundation

Employment

The heat is on for summer job seekers

Air Quality

State agency: BP’s data was right

Election 2012

Meet the May 29 Primary Candidates plus May 12 results

Opinion

Click It or Ticket starts today
Your yearly reminder to buckle up is here again.

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

Letters to the Editor


Sports

Almost time for tennis camps
Registration for free summer youth tennis classes offered by the city of Galveston Parks and Recreation Department is under way.

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.

Scoreboard, Fishing and From the Sidelines


Business

Port of Galveston makes improvements
GALVESTON — The Port of Galveston is focusing on two very different types of cargo.

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.

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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Between the Lines
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On Patrol
Video: Community joins search for missing kids

Weather Watch
Tropical Storm Alberto forms in the Atlantic

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

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