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The Galveston County Daily News

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

UTMB warns more patients about ID theft
The medical branch this week began mailing letters to another 1,200 patients whose personal information might have been compromised.

Housing repair could begin soon
The county's program to repair Ike-damaged houses is moving along now that contractors have been hired.

Man, wife indicted in $1.5M theft from mother
GALVESTON — A man and his wife were indicted in a $1.5 million theft from his mother, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

50 years for woman who strangled her mother
LEAGUE CITY — Erin Ashlyn Moffatt, 20, was sentenced to 50 years in prison in the death of her mother.

Council reins in parades to ease traffic
LEAGUE CITY — The council voted 5-1 Tuesday night to give itself the power to approve permits for noncity sponsored parades and events.

County pitches public transit district
County commissioners today will consider creating a transit district that eventually could lead to expanded public transportation options — including high-speed rail.

Golf cart ordinance has separate rules across isle
GALVESTON — City council members Thursday will consider approving an ordinance restricting golf cart use across the island.

Permit process, rain slows new pet shelter
The permit process and the constant rain keeping the ground wet has slowed down the process of building the new island animal shelter.

Hear how UTMB labs helped beat swine flu
GALVESTON — UTMB is to give a free public demonstration of the way in which it prepared for and responded to the swine flu outbreak.

Quilt exhibit to show family history
GALVESTON — The Galveston Historical Foundation’s Bogan and Wilson Family Quilts is on display through May 21 at the 1861 U.S. Custom House.

Early gifts lead to Friendswood win
FRIENDSWOOD — The Lady Mustangs scored a couple of first-inning runs on fielding miscues to beat Texas City in their district softball opener.

Santa Fe keeps playoff hopes alive with win
TEXAS CITY — The Lady Indians stayed alive in the soccer playoff hunt with a 1-0 win over the Lady Stings on Tuesday.

Springs clinches third in district
FRIENDSWOOD — The Lady Chargers came away with a scoreless draw against Clear Brook and clinched third place in District 24-5A soccer.

Edwards finalist for national award
A look at how Galveston County graduates fared in college and pro sports action.

Local Sports Roundup for March 10, 2010
A roundup of Tuesday night high school baseball, softball and soccer action around the county.

Governing by recall bad idea
Voters should refuse efforts to recall the La Marque mayor and three city council members.