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GALVESTON — Six Mission America Placement Service couples arrived in Galveston on Jan. 18 to help repair the First Latin Assembly of God.


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Island's city manager ready to solve problems
Galveston City Manager Michael Kovacs talks with a city employee in his office at city hall Friday afternoon. Kovacs started his new job this week. “You learn a lot about operations and solve similar problems in smaller cities,” Kovacs said.

Today's News

DA dismisses intoxication manslaughter charge
GALVESTON — The Galveston County District Attorney’s Office dismissed an intoxication manslaughter charge against a Bellaire teenager.

New city manager prepared to lead by example
GALVESTON — City Manager Michael Kovacs isn’t worried about making the move from small-town management to a city sometimes entangled in political battles.

Oller apologizes for using N-word
LEAGUE CITY — Rich Oller, who was suspended for a week for saying the N-word at work, said the comment was taken out of context.

Jury convicts an island home invasion suspect
GALVESTON — A jury convicted a man Friday of aggravated robbery, stemming from a home invasion that possibly was drug-related, a prosecutor said.

Judge reduces bond amount for Whiskerville owner
TEXAS CITY — A county court judge reduced the appeal bond to $29,700 for Whiskerville Animal Sanctuary Inc. owner Wydell Dixon.

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More than 6,000 apply for NASA astronaut program

Entertainment

Swingin' musical brings history, hits and hoots

Sports

Realignment drops Coogs to 3A, lifts Falls to 5A

Business

Owner of Ebony & Ivory in La Marque talks shop

Opinion

Needed: A little more candor
Galveston officials have been scrupulous in not saying what the investigation into the city's traffic division is about.

A right for those who can afford it
Wydell Dixon must pay $105,000 to appeal a ruling giving custody of Whiskerville's seized cats to the county's animal shelter. Is that fair?

Letters to the Editor


Sports

Dawgs slip against Wizards
HITCHCOCK — The Hitchcock Runnin’ Bulldogs had a home-court disadvantage Friday night.

Knights edge Texas City in district opener
TEXAS CITY — The Texas City boys soccer team kicked off district play Friday with a 3-2 home loss to the Clear Fall Knights.

Basketball roundup for February 04, 2012
A look at boys and girls high school basketball action from across the county.

Scoreboard, Fishing and From the Sidelines


Business

Owner of Ebony & Ivory in La Marque talks shop
April James-Jones, owner of Ebony & Ivory Salon, has been known to throw parties for customers, some of whom come from Central Texas.

Island job fair set for Feb. 28
The seventh annual Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Galveston Island Convention Center.

Biz Buzz, Buzz Blog and AP Business


Entertainment

Swingin' musical brings history, hits and hoots
"Shout! The Mod Musical," playing at College of the Mainland until Feb. 12, takes a stroll through the '60s.

Bulletin Board


Lifestyle

More children growing up dangerously overweight
More and more children are growing up dangerously overweight.

Gala auction to benefit Family Service Center
GALVESTON — Masks decorated by area artists will be among the items auctioned off to benefit the Family Service Center at its gala Feb. 3.

Galveston Scenes


Food

Enjoy a Valentine's Day meal for two
Enjoy a Valentine's Day meal for two out or at home.
 
 
Columns

Patrick Graham
We have a deal for subscribers

Heber Taylor
Juneteenth party is going to be bigger

Chris John Mallios
League City, do you feel like 50?


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
Easy living. Texas Gulf style.


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Coast Magazine
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