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News
Men charged in Mardis Gras kidnapping
GALVESTON — Four men were in custody Tuesday night charged in connection with the kidnapping of a woman.
February 22, 2012
Organizer: Numbers down but Mardi Gras still a hit
GALVESTON — The event’s primary promoter and tourism officials enjoyed Fat Tuesday and are satisfied with the 2012 version of Mardi Gras.
February 22, 2012
Neighbor shoots attacking pit bull
LEAGUE CITY — A man attacked by his neighbor’s pit bull shot the dog three times, and police put the wounded animal down.
February 22, 2012
Lowe the finalist for GHA director
GALVESTON — Stanley Lowe is the sole finalist in the housing authority's search for an executive director.
February 22, 2012
Man charged with murder testifies
LA MARQUE — A defendant accused of fatally shooting his fiancee testified he and his fiancee "tussled" over the loaded weapon when it went off.
February 22, 2012
Council defers vote to suspend tax credits
GALVESTON — A city council resolution that could have threatened the GHA’s plan to build mixed-income developments on the island has been delayed two more weeks.
February 22, 2012
Mayor’s vote among suggested charter changes
LEAGUE CITY — League City’s city council already has decided to move municipal elections to November but more changes could be on the way.
February 22, 2012
Health briefs for February 22, 2012
TEXAS CITY — A nutritionist from the University of Texas Medical Branch will discuss the nutritional benefits of vegetarianism and veganism today.
February 22, 2012
County Lines for February 22, 2012
LEAGUE CITY — On March 3, the cities of League City and Webster will have a chili cook-off.
February 22, 2012
School briefs for February 22, 2012
GALVESTON — There will be free English classes for adults from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the Ball High Parent Room.
February 22, 2012
COM to discuss north county campus fate
LEAGUE CITY — COM trustees are will discuss the fate of the college’s campus in League City, which brought in $722 for 2011.
February 21, 2012
Foot chase leads to cocaine charges
TEXAS CITY — Three people have been charged with cocaine possession, including a man accused of shaking off stun gunfire and fighting with police.
February 21, 2012
La Marque picks new fire chief
LA MARQUE — A 15-year firefighting veteran from Florida will be the new fire chief in La Marque.
February 21, 2012
FM 2004 closed by downed power line
HITCHCOCK — A stretch of FM 2004 between state Highway 6 and Interstate 45 was closed after a truck snagged a low-hanging power line.
February 21, 2012
Groups to present watershed improvement plan
LA MARQUE — The Texas AgriLife Extension Service will host a workshop Wednesday on water quality in Highland Bayou.
February 21, 2012
Banquet to honor Giles’ education contributions
LA MARQUE — The inaugural Lee and Sarah Giles Scholarship Banquet will be at 6 p.m. March 3 at La Marque High School.
February 21, 2012
Business Briefs for February 21, 2012
The North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly luncheon today at La Brisa’s on the Creek.
February 21, 2012
Woman abducted and sexually assaulted
GALVESTON — Police released few details in the abduction and apparent sexual assault of a woman kidnapped amid the final weekend of Mardi Gras festivities.
February 21, 2012
County Line for February 21, 2012
TEXAS CITY — Mainland Medical Center will have its 43rd annual Black History Program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.
February 21, 2012
Kennel decision will be appealed
GALVESTON — A woman who wants to open a dog sheltering service will appeal to the city council for a permit for the business.
February 20, 2012
Lowe lone finalist for top GHA post
GALVESTON — Stanley Lowe has been named the sole finalist for executive director of the Galveston Housing Authority.
February 20, 2012
Police, firefighters rescue 2 at fire
GALVESTON — Two police officers and three firefighters are credited with saving the lives of two elderly women during a house fire Saturday morning.
February 20, 2012
No injuries reported at apartment fire
GALVESTON — No one was hurt Sunday morning and damage was isolated to two units after a fire broke out in a loft apartment unit.
February 20, 2012
School Briefs for February 20, 2012
There will be free English classes for adults from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
February 20, 2012
When is it acceptable to use the N-word?
The community weighs in on using the six-letter word that carries a lot of hate and baggage for most when spoken
February 19, 2012
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