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Thursday, February 9, 2012

HUD plans audit of recovery programs
GALVESTON — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will conduct an audit of federally funded programs on the island next month.

City taking bids to move Compton oak
LEAGUE CITY — The city put out a call on Tuesday for companies capable of moving a century-old Compton oak about 1,500 feet.

Mardi Gras 2012: Let the good times roll
The first weekend of Mardi Gras! Galveston 2012 kicks off Friday and features 12 parades.

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

County court judge files for bankruptcy
GALVESTON — County Court Judge Christopher Michael Dupuy filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday.

Housing will bring ‘radical transformation'
GALVESTON — An official with McCormack Baron Salazar said worries about mixed-income housing are unfounded.

Premier Learning Academy dominates in win
LA MARQUE — The Premier Learning Academy had little trouble downing Boys Harbor on Wednesday night, 65-41.

Girls hoops power rankings
See which high school girls basketball teams are ranked in the top 10 of Galveston County.

Whitecaps baseball off to undefeated start
GALVESTON — The Galveston College Whitecaps baseball team is off to a hot start to the 2012 season.

County players can help Astros
Why not let a couple of Galveston County products offer a helping hand in the Houston Astros' road back to success?

Del Papa on track for April completion
Del Papa, which has operated on the island for a century, reports construction is on track for an early April completion of its new facilities.

League City voting date argument falls a bit flat
The argument of some conservative Republicans in League City about the change in dates for municipal elections is not very persuasive.