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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Local Valero refinery safe – for now, company says
Valero Energy Corp. shut down its Delaware City refinery Friday but said it had no plans to shutter its Texas City refinery.

Saplings free for isle residents
GALVESTON — The city today and Sunday will give away nearly 2.000 trees to residents still recovering from Hurricane Ike.

Parents of murder victim lash out at killer
TEXAS CITY — William Henry Perry was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of Gary Wayne Bell.

Man gets 12 years for fatal crash
LEAGUE CITY — A man convicted of intoxication manslaughter in the drunken-driving death of a Dickinson woman was sentenced Friday to 12 years in prison.

Immigration exhibit comes to Moody Gardens
GALVESTON — “Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America Through Galveston” will open at Moody Gardens today and Sunday with special tours and a symphony concert.

Victim confronts armed robber at apartments
TEXAS CITY — No one was injured during an apartment complex shooting, but police are asking for help in finding a robbery suspect, authorities said.

Handcuffed prisoner pushes officer, escapes
TEXAS CITY — A handcuffed prisoner fled from a police station garage and eluded capture for about four hours, authorities said Friday.

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.

CB overcomes mom’s death with teammate, football
DICKINSON — Senior cornerback Shawn Foster overcame the loss of his mother with the help of teammate Corey Thomas and football.

Today's high school football matchups
A breakdown of today's high school football matchups.

Friendswood comes out on top at Turkey Bowl
TEXAS CITY — The Friendswood boys and girls both won annual Turkey Bowl swim meet at the Doyle Natatorium on Friday.

La Marque notches two wins in Fort Bend tourney
The Lady Coogs won their first two games of the Fort Bend tournament, defeating Seven Lakes, 46-44, and Jersey Village, 38-33.

Dickinson upsets No. 3 team in state
A roundup of Friday night high school boys basketball action around the county.

Little Strip is just a legal fairy tale
The state should either make possessing slot machines illegal or make gambling legal, then regulate and tax casinos.