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Sports
Toros pitcher enjoying his time on the field
TEXAS CITY — After playing in five leagues through four seasons, Joe Brown, a 2005 Friendswood grad, found a home with the Bay Area Toros.
July 04, 2009
USA Fit program to begin July 11
The Galveston affiliate of the USA Fit running and walking program will begin July 11 at Moody Gardens.
July 03, 2009
Terrasas credits father for success on diamond
Santa Fe grad Taylor Terrasas, who was drafted in last month's Major League Baseball draft, credits his father with his success.
July 02, 2009
Former Toro looking sharp in Class A
A look at how Galveston County high school grads fared in college and pro sports action.
July 01, 2009
Poker League brings popular game to local players
LA MARQUE — The Snowman Poker League brings poker's popularity to local players for free with weekly tournaments in Galveston and Harris counties.
June 30, 2009
Barnes, Tuck named to preseason All-Academic team
Friendswood’s Beau Barnes and Hitchcock’s Morris Tuck were named to the Rodgers Recruiting Report Preseason All-Academic Team.
June 30, 2009
Writers unite on the course
Gean Leonard sends greetings from the Texas Golf Writers Association's annual meeting, where he met a reporter with local ties.
June 30, 2009
Toros sweep Kingfish
TEXAS CITY — The Bay Area Toros swept the visting Coastal Kingfish by winning another doubleheader Sunday.
June 29, 2009
Friendswood preteen takes 2nd place in tourney
Friendswood’s Cristina Fantaziu took runner-up honors in the girls’ 10-and-under singles competition at the 27th annual Houston Tennis Association Pre-Teen tournament.
June 29, 2009
Backe, Astros parting ways
HOUSTON — The Astros on Friday designated Galveston native Brandon Backe for assignment to make room for Felipe Paulino.
June 28, 2009
Teams show off their jump-rope skills
GALVESTON — Seventy-three teams from 31 states traveled to the island this weekend to compete in the USA Jump Rope National Championship.
June 28, 2009
Toros win 2 against Kingfish
TEXAS CITY — Behind strong pitching outings, the Bay Area Toros defeated the Coastal Kingfish in their doubleheader Saturday.
June 28, 2009
New season, same goal for Cooper
TEXAS CITY — Bay Area Toros pitcher Kevin Cooper's success last season didn't net him any big league offers, but he still dreams.
June 28, 2009
Brooks poised for breakout season
Clear Creek grad Jereme Brooks hopes to lead the Utah Utes to another undefeated season.
June 28, 2009
Creek grad Gunhouse finds college, pro options
LEAGUE CITY — Creek grad Ryan Gunhouse has been drafted by the New York Mets and been offered a baseball scholarship by the USC Trojans.
June 27, 2009
Local skaters brave soaring temperatures
GALVESTON — Diehard skateboarders see triple-digit weather as just another sunny day at the Jonathan M. Romano Skate Park at Menard Park.
June 26, 2009
New club offers free mentoring to everyone
The Texas Gulf Coast Running Club offers free weekly workouts for runners of all abilities.
June 26, 2009
La Marque’s Lewis commits to UT
LA MARQUE — Julien Lewis, star junior point guard for the La Marque Cougars, verbally committed to play for the University of Texas on Monday.
June 25, 2009
Hill to star in reality weight loss show
DICKINSON — Dickinson resident and Texas Heavyweight Champion Eugene Hill is participating in a weight loss program that's being filmed for a reality show.
June 25, 2009
LC American Legion squad sweeps Miracles
LEAGUE CITY — The American Legion Post 554 squad swept the defending Connie Mack state and region champion Houston Miracles on Tuesday.
June 24, 2009
Ebner wins another off-the-field award
A look at how Galveston County grads fared in college and pro sports action.
June 24, 2009
Etheredge Stadium in need of major repairs
LA MARQUE — Damage caused from Hurricane Ike has led the school district to block off the west side bleachers at Etheredge Stadium.
June 23, 2009
Glover wins a place in golf history
Lucas Glover stared down the Bethpage Black course and the best players in the world and won the U.S. Open on Monday.
June 23, 2009
Deadline nearing to sign up for tennis tournaments
Sunday is the last day to register for a couple of Houston-area junior tennis tournaments to be held the weekend of July 11-13.
June 22, 2009
Despite torn sail, Yacht Club team wins race
GALVESTON — Roughly a dozen teams raced their catamarans from Surfside Beach to Galveston during the final leg of the Great Texas Catamaran Race.
June 21, 2009
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