http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2009 The Galveston County Daily News Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:16:27 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://galvestondailynews.com/images/masthead-rss.png http://galvestondailynews.com/ 144 30 The latest news from The Daily News http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9ea6ebe9893569ce Former federal Judge Samuel Kent, who was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for obstruction of justice, has been moved to a Florida prison. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST af86798e223e3a08c5b6a752c6ea6ebb http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=46159fd401efeec7 A jury found Royce Clyde Zeigler II guilty of capital murder in the death of the toddler known to world as Baby Grace. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 9e043a3d415bb2be33ca840c04532774 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d50608039d81da29 The Galveston County Auto Crimes Task Force plans to ramp up the use of two bait vehicles after three arrests on auto theft charges. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 1baf23c2d82504607fcff3a4f9562e37 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=83905520bd90b86c A Galveston man who was being treated at the University of Texas Medical Branch for more than a week died Wednesday from swine flu. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST b1db49f8ad9f62489678c0c04526b1b6 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5a7fa6ab04399d0e GALVESTON — High tides Sunday night could leave parts of the West End and Bolivar Peninsula under water. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 1e740dff0b7d9b64776e014147901b65 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0925af7eb4766d10 GALVESTON — The jury could consider the lesser manslaughter charge after closing arguments today in the Baby Grace murder trial. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 420bd51553b22f9aa406f7d4862012ee http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=18503e97f397c039 A Santa Fe native was at Fort Hood when a man fired shots at the U.S. Army base, killing 12 people. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 25f629914bfd4c09cdbe2f4160b66c00 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b37acf812319ce6a FRIENDSWOOD — Three people were arrested on heroin possession charges Wednesday night, Friendswood police said. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 870a2dffc69f96535f437be4694f76b4 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=279b2289da1100cc LA MARQUE — La Marque school district inducted four distinguished alumni into its Legacy Hall on Thursday night. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST ecea180c32104c4c978bfa634f427df5 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=dd9ae8575d05c98e Although swine flu is widespread in Galveston County, schools aren’t seeing alarming numbers of students out sick, county health officials said. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST c9ed55acd09e198944b6395f964e3bf0 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=93e89fdb27f63f4d GALVESTON — The city council will form a committee to make recommendations about where golf carts can be driven on the island. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 8386428a21dff94255fc3abbe897888b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cf6d05af266bdaf9 A jury is deliberating the fate of Royce Zeigler, who is charged with capital murder in the death of his stepdaughter known as Baby Grace. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 8045d820b7ca849e5980792aade1d559 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6a88d6f82f3a211a GALVESTON — Royce Clyde Zeigler II, accused in the death of a child, was kindhearted, loving and caring, his friends testified Wednesday. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 565079d0bb75cdaf568acc85b1b3c988 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=523be5194522c210 GALVESTON — Betty Massey, chairwoman of the city’s recovery committee and member of the park board, announced her bid for mayor Wednesday. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST c6264c5de388b26bc787d14875403952 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=066f50470c0f9987 HITCHCOCK — The home where Verlis Perrodin has lived for more than 30 years was damaged by Hurricane Ike, and repairs still are not complete. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST bccc4b23510a3e8f0b8fba326bc1f7e9 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d1082600039e3b28 GALVESTON — Cops wrote about as many citations for noise violations and bad behavior during this year’s Lone Star Motorcycle Rally as in past years. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST c2e30423cf47907a4c1c01614f35d621 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=84bc2d9ea566953d GALVESTON — Jeffrey A. Engel will be the guest speaker for the Rotary Club of Galveston luncheon at noon Wednesday. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 3037ff3e7164a0a7e6f5c9e6d4b47275 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=aeb92af7f27f9fea A new report criticizes health care providers for not having or not displaying policies about free and discounted medical services. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST e825cffadfe3df2c6b414ddf6d6c644a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ef002634e3187587 It’s four months before Democratic and Republican primaries and already candidates are lining up for the 2010 county elections. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 4816854fd41260b291b10a0243deb309 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=52fc1932a00f1a38 GALVESTON — The city council will consider forming a committee to make recommendations about golf cart use in master planned communities and on other streets. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 6e94aaaaa650e631109fee66a94385fb http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=fc8a9946f3fcaefe GALVESTON — A man who officials said was killed in a motorcycle crash during the Lone Star Rally weekend is actually alive and recovering. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST b7a8822c7687d6ef9bfab70568e2f9ac http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1b30ac071b87f57d Baby Grace’s stepfather, in a suicide note authorities said he penned, claims his wife’s innocence and that he is guilty of past sins. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 7f29b651d2abd895395066f106aad09d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=437a97aa0f9b018c TEXAS CITY — A man convicted of murder in the death of Luis Joel Gonzales-Sosa was sentenced to life in prison. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 13bd485002c6b02c70a14e64f9e31049 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=df893bf2e2b1b27b GALVESTON — Adrian Alvarado, 24, of Galveston, was charged with aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 24f19e4cfd2826fe2f4df3e70c80fd38 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d491b2305d938c6c TEXAS CITY — City commissioners are expected to approve a land swap deal today between the city and Sterling Chemical. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 943342f2c2fcf6a86ea87e55a141b8a7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=388a904b5ab9e726 SANTA FE — Voters Tuesday rejected three bond proposals for building a new police station and public works facility and expanding the library. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 42bb61a77ff4d5395cb113be03464eec http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=f6e33a7a8c37d39b FRIENDSWOOD — Voters Tuesday overwhelmingly approved the sale of alcohol at restaurants and grocery stores in the city’s downtown. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST f7eb2edc0b030261b3b7b3d90645b50a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=8a5128e8bec74318 DICKINSON — Three men in the Gondesen family share more than DNA. They all were born on Nov. 4 and will celebrate their birthday today. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 2cb9793c2744f5e6d115e409972e8f4c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7ba5dc9601299958 Computer problems and a crash of the state’s voter registration database were blamed for delays with some election results. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST cbaedc3b4d03e0c060ccbb852433a819 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b6021d0fbfacda2e GALVESTON — The Galveston school board will welcome two familiar faces and a new one, according to unofficial results Tuesday. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 816e3e41d3de1f3cd061dcbed0afeaf8