Man gets 12 years for child porn
GALVESTON — A federal court judge in Galveston sentenced a man to 151 months in prison, stemming from a conviction for receipt of child pornography.
February 22, 2012

Men charged in Mardi Gras kidnapping
GALVESTON — Four men were in custody Tuesday charged in connection with a weekend kidnapping.
February 22, 2012

Man charged with murder testifies
LA MARQUE — A defendant accused of fatally shooting his fiancee admitted “tussling” over the loaded weapon when it went off.
February 22, 2012

Man charged with theft denies claims
JAMAICA BEACH — A man charged with felony theft denied on Monday accusations he failed to build a bulkhead for a property owner.
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

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

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

Deputies unable to learn how log reached dune
CRYSTAL BEACH — Deputies investigating the case of a beach-going boy killed by a log were unable to determine how the driftwood reached the dune.
February 18, 2012

Police discover concrete dumped on Texas City Dike
TEXAS CITY — Police accused three Houston-area men of illegally dumping slightly more than 4 tons of concrete on the Texas City dike.
February 18, 2012

Police investigate island's traffic division
GALVESTON — Police are investigating the city’s traffic division after all 12 employees in the department were placed on paid leave.
February 18, 2012

Officials release name of woman killed in wreck
HITCHCOCK — Authorities on Friday released the name of a woman killed in a five-vehicle crash on a rural road in Hitchcock.
February 18, 2012

Man gets 75 years for robbery
LA MARQUE — A jury sentenced a defendant to 75 years in prison after finding him guilty of the armed robbery of a gas station.
February 17, 2012

Man injured in 2-car crash
TEXAS CITY – A man was injured and taken by air ambulance to John Sealy Hospital after a two-car crash near the police department Thursday.
February 17, 2012

Police arrest man for felony theft
JAMAICA BEACH — A man accused of taking money but failing to build a bulkhead was arrested on a felony theft charge, authorities said Thursday.
February 17, 2012

Driver killed and passenger hurt in 5-car wreck
HITCHCOCK — One woman died Thursday and another person was injured in a five-vehicle wreck.
February 17, 2012

Teen accused of robbing boy, 13
TEXAS CITY — Police arrested a teenager accused of robbing a boy, 13, as he walked home from a convenience store, authorities said Thursday.
February 17, 2012

Dickinson boy goes missing
DICKINSON — Police are seeking the public’s help to find a 15-year-old boy who hasn’t been seen by his family since leaving his house Monday.
February 16, 2012

DA: No evidence for case against judge
The district attorney’s office won’t proceed with a criminal or civil case against Judge Christopher Dupuy, saying there wasn't sufficient evidence.
February 16, 2012

Judge removed from $50 million Valero lawsuit
Judge Christopher Dupuy was removed Wednesday from a $50 million lawsuit brought by Valero Refining Texas.
February 16, 2012

Trial begins for man accused of killing fiancee
LA MARQUE — Prosecutors say a defendant in a murder trial fatally shot his girlfriend, but the defense says the killing was an accident.
February 16, 2012

Police use empty school as training venue
TEXAS CITY — Members of the Texas City Police Department's SWAT team on Tuesday used the old high school campus as a training venue.
February 16, 2012

County workers put on unpaid leave
SANTA FE — Parks department employees charged with theft in connection with 6,000 gallons of missing diesel fuel were put on unpaid leave.
February 15, 2012

Lawsuit filed in worker’s death
TEXAS CITY — The Galveston County Medical Examiner determined a plant worker killed over the weekend died as a result of being crushed within a machine.
February 15, 2012

Tragedy was during 3-year-old's first beach trip
CRYSTAL BEACH — Relatives of a child killed by a log have hired an attorney to determine how the driftwood got in such a position.
February 15, 2012

Murder trial begins
LA MARQUE — Testimony is expected to begin today in the murder trial of a man accused of fatally shooting his former girlfriend.
February 15, 2012

Gunmen abduct woman from outside friend’s home
LA MARQUE — As many as 10 gunmen abducted a woman from outside her friend’s residence Monday night.
February 15, 2012

Sexual assault suspect turns himself in
LA MARQUE — A man charged with sexually assaulting a 10-year-old student turned himself in Tuesday.
February 15, 2012

Substitute accused of sex with student
HITCHCOCK — A substitute teacher is barred from the high school as allegations of a sexual relationship with a student are investigated.
February 15, 2012

Whiskerville owner trying to appeal bond ruling
TEXAS CITY — The owner of an animal shelter where 27 cats died and 186 cats were seized is trying to appeal a bond ruling.
February 15, 2012

Child porn case against former teacher dropped
GALVESTON — Monday, prosecutors dismissed a child pornography case against a former Galveston school district substitute teacher.
February 14, 2012

Police charge 4 in stealing of diesel fuel
SANTA FE — Four Galveston County parks department employees have been charged in connection to the theft of about 6,000 gallons of diesel.
February 14, 2012

Jailer faces child sex charge
GALVESTON — A county deputy was arrested Monday on sexual assault of a child charges out of Dallas County, the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
February 14, 2012

Vehicle burglars shoot at resident
LEAGUE CITY — A man was shot at early Sunday after confronting car burglars.
February 14, 2012

Educators charged with failing to report assault
LA MARQUE — Three charter school educators are charged with failing to report the sexual assault of a student.
February 14, 2012

Truck hydroplanes on I-45 Monday
TEXAS CITY — A pickup heading south on Interstate 45 hydroplaned, struck the center divider and rolled over about 2 p.m. Monday.
February 14, 2012

Isle resident guilty of FEMA fraud
GALVESTON — An island resident faces up to 30 years in prison, stemming from his conviction for FEMA fraud.
February 14, 2012

Police use private DNA testing to ID suspects
FRIENDSWOOD — DNA testing at a private laboratory led police to identify two suspects in a home invasion and theft of an ATM.
February 12, 2012

Police: Gun seized during jail search
TEXAS CITY — Police seized a small handgun from a prisoner upon his arrival at jail, authorities said Thursday.
February 10, 2012

Police seek robbery suspect
GALVESTON — A meat market and grocery store clerk wasn't injured during an robbery in which a man demanded money after claiming to have a firearm.
February 10, 2012

Police ticket Mardi Gras parking violators
GALVESTON — Police officers on Thursday began issuing citations and calling tow trucks to help clear Seawall Boulevard.
February 10, 2012

Child killed, teen injured by rolling log
BOLIVAR PENINSULA — A heavy driftwood log that rolled down a sand dune killed a toddler and injured a teenage girl and their grandfather.
February 10, 2012

Car slams into pole, I-45 feeder closed
LEAGUE CITY — A car smashed into a utility pole causing traffic to back up on the feeder road of Interstate 45 near FM 517.
February 9, 2012

Pedestrian hit by car dies of injuries
GALVESTON — A beach-bound pedestrian died from his injuries suffered last month when he and his wife were struck by a car, an official said.
February 9, 2012

Man suffers crushing injury
LEAGUE CITY — A man working on a truck suffered a crushing injury Wednesday when he tried to stop the pickup from rolling, authorities said.
February 9, 2012

Bordello manager faces prison time
BACLIFF — A bordello manager is expected to be sentenced today to two years in prison after a judge found her testimony to be untruthful.
February 9, 2012

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.
February 9, 2012

Men try to bind store clerk
LEAGUE CITY — Men attempting to rob a cellphone store tried to bind the clerk’s hands but fled when she threatened to fight them.
February 9, 2012

SUV crashes through isle bar window; no one hurt
GALVESTON — A sport utility vehicle crashed through a bar window, startling patrons and scattering furniture, glass, a jukebox and a billiard table.
February 8, 2012

Police seize marijuana, handgun during stop
GALVESTON — A couple accused of driving with four unrestrained children were arrested on charges of felony marijuana possession.
February 8, 2012