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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

2 injured in rifle assault
LA MARQUE — Gunfire, likely from a rifle, injured two men and damaged their car during an attack early Wednesday morning, authorities said.

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.

Skirmish after game 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.

Commissioners approve erosion response draft
GALVESTON — The city’s planning commission voted Tuesday night to approve the erosion response plan for the island.

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.

Police seize marijuana, handgun during stop
GALVESTON — A couple accused of driving with four unrestrained children were arrested on charges of felony marijuana possession.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Basketball roundup for February 08, 2012
A look at high school girls and boys basketball games from across the county.

Soccer roundup for February 08, 2012
A look at high school boys and girls soccer action from across the county.

Businesses, watch for an upcoming survey
The Galveston Economic Development Partnership is surveying companies that do business on the island.