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News
Gas station accused of cheating customers
LA MARQUE Officials have shut down a gas station, accusing it and others across the state of ripping off consumers.
July 23, 2008
Flood warning as Dolly approaches
GALVESTON The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning in advance of Hurricane Dolly, saying tides could reach more than 4 feet high.
July 23, 2008
Council divided on 4B tax use
GALVESTON City council members clashed Tuesday about how to divide the half-cent economic development sales tax if voters approve extending it.
July 23, 2008
Official says Hayes gave copyrights to nonprofit
TEXAS CITY A College of the Mainland official testified President Homer Hayes admitted giving CAPT Inc. permission to use college copyrights and trademarks.
July 23, 2008
No one trapped in ramp rubble
GALVESTON Firefighters searched for people possibly trapped under a collapsed seawall ramp but found nothing.
July 23, 2008
Man charged with escape is hospitalized
TEXAS CITY A handcuffed prisoner accused of escaping police custody remained hospitalized Tuesday on the suspicion of swallowing drugs.
July 23, 2008
GISD to consider increasing meal prices
GALVESTON Galveston schoolchildren might pay 15 to 35 cents more for school meals next year.
July 23, 2008
UTMB to study hospitalization effects on elderly
GALVESTON UTMB researchers received a five-year, $1.25 million grant from the National Institute on Aging.
July 23, 2008
BP settles jury trial lawsuits
TEXAS CITY BP has settled the remainder of the civil lawsuits that were being tried in the last two months.
July 23, 2008
Grand jury probes Kents meals, home sale
GALVESTON The investigation of sexual misconduct claims against Samuel Kent has widened to include meals with attorneys and the sale of his home.
July 22, 2008
Spanish teacher wins national award
TEXAS CITY Sylvia Garza's dedication in helping her pupils get into college earned her the Hispanic Heritage Foundation teacher of the year award.
July 22, 2008
TAMUG fires its marine manager
GALVESTON Texas A&M University at Galveston fired the man in charge of boat repairs, claiming he lied about a felony conviction.
July 22, 2008
Consultant: GPD property room the worst
GALVESTON The consultant hired to investigate the disappearance of evidence from the police property room said it's the most disorganized she's seen.
July 22, 2008
Oil industry closely watching COM lawsuit
TEXAS CITY Petrochemical companies are withholding participation in a process technology program until a lawsuit about funding is resolved.
July 22, 2008
Dive team recovers body of missing swimmer
GALVESTON Police divers Monday morning pulled the body of a 21-year-old Port Arthur man from a hole in the floor of the Gulf.
July 22, 2008
Dolly headed south, will likely miss isle
GALVESTON The most Galveston County residents have to fear from Tropical Storm Dolly is heavy rain, according to National Weather Service forecasts.
July 22, 2008
Council to discuss 4B, charter amendments
GALVESTON The city council will discuss the proposed economic development sales tax extension and charter amendment elections at a special workshop this morning.
July 22, 2008
City cant withhold 911 tape
LA MARQUE The attorney general denied a request to withhold the recording of a frantic 911 call from a woman who was drowning.
July 22, 2008
Green to speak at Netherly Scholarship program
GALVESTON U.S. Rep. Al Green will be the keynote speaker at the 16th annual Marcus Joseph Netherly Memorial Scholarship program.
July 22, 2008
Peninsula still without medics
BOLIVAR PENINSULA Two months after the county agreed to fund three full-time medics to improve ambulance service, none of the positions have been filled.
July 21, 2008
Monument defaced by graffiti
TEXAS CITY A mural at the entrance to a subdivision has twice been the target of vandalism recently.
July 21, 2008
Residents object to pump station
LEAGUE CITY A petroleum pipeline company has requested to put a pump station on land near two upscale residential developments.
July 21, 2008
Avenue P extension tabled
SANTA FE The citys economic development officials have suspended a controversial plan that would have connected Avenue P to state Highway 6.
July 21, 2008
Officials keep an eye on tropical storm Dolly
Local emergency management officials are keeping a cautious eye on Tropical Storm Dolly even though the storm is expected to hit well south of here.
July 21, 2008
UTMB health education best in country
GALVESTON The East Texas Area Health Education Center, headquartered at UTMB, was recognized as the outstanding program in the United States.
July 21, 2008
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