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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Cops seize record 24 pounds of codeine
GALVESTON — Galveston police narcotics officers seized a record 24 pounds of liquid codeine and other drugs during a raid at a mid-island residence.

County fires 2 poll workers
The county has two fewer poll workers today after it was discovered they were not eligible to work at the polling locations.

Galveston officially accepts election results
GALVESTON — Monday, the city council officially accepted results of the much-maligned May 12 election.

Friendswood’s mayor wants city to stay friendly
FRIENDSWOOD — Friendswood Mayor Kevin Holland said he doesn’t have a specific agenda yet.

Troopers release details of motorcycle pursuit
LEAGUE CITY — A motorcyclist accused of fleeing a state trooper at more than 100 mph remained hospitalized Monday.

League City is restructuring top positions
LEAGUE CITY — a slew of top management positions for the city remain to be filled.

County’s CIS achieves national accreditation
Communities In Schools of Galveston County has achieved National Accreditation by demonstrating compliance with all Communities In Schools Total Quality System standards.

Coast Guard searches for 6 missing fishermen
GALVESTON — The search for six fishermen apparently adrift in a life raft off Galveston’s coast continued Monday.

QB Keenum takes field with Texans
HOUSTON — Rookie quarterback Case Keenum suited up with the Houston Texans on Monday for the team's first organized workouts.

Wildcats earn berth to 7-on-7 state tourney
HOUSTON — The Clear Creek Wildcats qualified for the state 7-on-7 tournament Sunday.

Tuesday's top 10 performers
With the Santa Fe baseball team's playoff win, many Indians appeared in list of The Daily News’ Top 10 performances.

An unusual book to help your golf game
Gean Leonard writes about a book that could improve your score and gives results from some local links.

Monarchs beat No. 1 Bay City
GALVESTON — The Galveston Monarchs shocked the top-ranked Bay City Broncos on Saturday in a dramatic first-round playoff game.

Bistro LeCroy moves south a tad
After a little more than eight years of serving Lousiana-style cuisine at 2021 Strand, Bistro LeCroy is moving to another island downtown spot.

Crime and public housing
Sandpiper Cove has been caught up in the public housing debate, even though the 192-unit apartment complex is privately owned.

The hazards of spring cleaning
Spring cleaning is something that should be done and done well.