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Friday, November 20, 2009

Director Hancock dedicates football movie to dad
TEXAS CITY — John Lee Hancock's film "The Blind Side" opens in theaters today. The movie is dedicated to his father, who died in September.

Jailer accused of having sex with inmate
TEXAS CITY — A federal jailer accused of sexual relations with a female inmate at Houston hotels was arrested at his Texas City home.

Man found guilty of intoxication manslaughter
LEAGUE CITY — A jury Thursday began deliberating punishment for a man convicted of intoxication manslaughter in the death of a Dickinson woman.

Veteran lawman returns to roots
HITCHCOCK — The former police chief hired to be interim police chief plans to get his peace officer license recertified.

Volunteers hope to collect 1,200 bags of food
Volunteers in Texas City and La Marque are going to try to collect 1,200 bags of groceries Saturday for 600 low-income senior citizens.

5 face charges after search
DICKINSON — Five residents were charged in connection with the seizure of drugs, cash, weapons and counterfeit money.

Man sought in domestic kidnapping
TEXAS CITY — Police are asking for tips to learn the whereabouts of a man accused of abducting his girlfriend, authorities said Thursday.

Friendswood given new opponent for playoff game
The University Interscholastic League told the Friendswood Mustangs on Friday morning they will have a new opponent for Saturday's playoff game.

Barnes thrives in outside linebacker spot
FRIENDSWOOD — Beau Barnes was moved to outside linebacker and he seems to be shining in his new posiition.

Area has plenty of Turkey Day runs, walks
Thanksgiving Day is second only to the Fourth of July in the number of races and fun runs held throughout the country.

Dickinson boys basketball gets first win of season
PEARLAND — The Gators got their first win of the season Thursday at the prestigious McDonald’s Texas Invitational.

A way to replant island’s lost trees
As we’ve said before, trees are important. If you're an islander, follow the rules on Saturday to be given one free.