http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2009 The Galveston County Daily News Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:05:54 CDT 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=309b9ad83f57692b TEXAS CITY — After playing in five leagues through four seasons, Joe Brown, a 2005 Friendswood grad, found a home with the Bay Area Toros. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT 0d8d5b44d96557b8f4c8acbf0e3bafb7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=7c293564d7f57f57 The Galveston affiliate of the USA Fit running and walking program will begin July 11 at Moody Gardens. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT 08208651a3d466bc8e1d6bb94da90a53 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=c520644e374fe0a4 Santa Fe grad Taylor Terrasas, who was drafted in last month's Major League Baseball draft, credits his father with his success. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT d29b5ce9c2883f0b7e90f79071a2ca82 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=973adafcc3eaa954 A look at how Galveston County high school grads fared in college and pro sports action. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT 854654a69f8b6617bc9d64f46fe44b5a http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=88a759d0342f8feb Gean Leonard sends greetings from the Texas Golf Writers Association's annual meeting, where he met a reporter with local ties. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 3e04f019562baeb10f41e7b9fb14c6be http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=58090d18e883fcb7 LA MARQUE — The Snowman Poker League brings poker's popularity to local players for free with weekly tournaments in Galveston and Harris counties. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT a3764e093ad857cec48f4866dc960df5 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ce31ddba0926d7cb Friendswood’s Beau Barnes and Hitchcock’s Morris Tuck were named to the Rodgers Recruiting Report Preseason All-Academic Team. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 4c73581a8245da554c0d58a70894c580 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=d2dd7f9fc2e54a42 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. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 37267becdb9373f0e84dd82aee418a35 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=55274d6ff71aa2f4 TEXAS CITY — The Bay Area Toros swept the visting Coastal Kingfish by winning another doubleheader Sunday. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT fa54f5a960e75bd45db83ec5f1e8cdfd http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=0c5a3309db8c0dc0 HOUSTON — The Astros on Friday designated Galveston native Brandon Backe for assignment to make room for Felipe Paulino. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 27bacbbe5b736a86540f1065645b040f http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e931cf4d819340b7 GALVESTON — Seventy-three teams from 31 states traveled to the island this weekend to compete in the USA Jump Rope National Championship. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 88011730a0e354a38deb024285583920 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=597d162575e02d76 TEXAS CITY — Bay Area Toros pitcher Kevin Cooper's success last season didn't net him any big league offers, but he still dreams. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 45647dba01da95502fd64496e513202c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=6cc1f32f983cfe4e Clear Creek grad Jereme Brooks hopes to lead the Utah Utes to another undefeated season. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT a0a51c55c66ce4f436758b2a4b08c041 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=465c57748f26d72b TEXAS CITY — Behind strong pitching outings, the Bay Area Toros defeated the Coastal Kingfish in their doubleheader Saturday. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT ba44b0ad52ac0c4412842b116bb63dad http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1748811a7d09616a LEAGUE CITY — Creek grad Ryan Gunhouse has been drafted by the New York Mets and been offered a baseball scholarship by the USC Trojans. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 47f209e11abe659a5dd0d95e4766f6d0 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=57e357d9ca4544e2 GALVESTON — Diehard skateboarders see triple-digit weather as just another sunny day at the Jonathan M. Romano Skate Park at Menard Park. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT ae39fe9f5423853964579fbc3974b436 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=974c03eb9882989c The Texas Gulf Coast Running Club offers free weekly workouts for runners of all abilities. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT dc74ab4849b77e64ff24d397f6e5e1bd http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e746328a5aed6bd5 LA MARQUE — Julien Lewis, star junior point guard for the La Marque Cougars, verbally committed to play for the University of Texas on Monday. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 0de893743c0c48e168c95c81c58e2c5b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=02cbdcc5c5dee6d2 DICKINSON — Dickinson resident and Texas Heavyweight Champion Eugene Hill is participating in a weight loss program that's being filmed for a reality show. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 7a7cc8cb0260ba9d754384c47ae480c3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=9b78bedc8217867d LEAGUE CITY — The American Legion Post 554 squad swept the defending Connie Mack state and region champion Houston Miracles on Tuesday. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 23fe0340a788bd5cab7d82b5d37b2c6e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1f81ff157533426f A look at how Galveston County grads fared in college and pro sports action. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 6829204300eae5172fe01ae8e160b634 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=59d055ac604f31f5 Lucas Glover stared down the Bethpage Black course and the best players in the world and won the U.S. Open on Monday. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 972f770e5a3e01b4f1acac264bb6e008 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=352baeb47e2ac45d LA MARQUE — Damage caused from Hurricane Ike has led the school district to block off the west side bleachers at Etheredge Stadium. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 3a2b917d9f8a8559d12120c85c798edc http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3b38682636728de1 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. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT 2c3870c1e387aef247e014234d9f83fd http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=168d7baa2cbeb2fe The Daily News names its All-County baseball team. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT f7cded6b14d9c7f19d4867b7de57c8bc http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b4b1fc685bad2dc8 GALVESTON — Roughly a dozen teams raced their catamarans from Surfside Beach to Galveston during the final leg of the Great Texas Catamaran Race. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT c3ca848e990a3882924788b6fe5d0cf6 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=453fd2513135d85c LEAGUE CITY — Clear Creek pitcher Shawn Blackwell was named The Daily News’ Baseball Co-Player of the Year. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT d897c0484251bd9eaa38b1cc87918d35 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=347a7cbb96035353 FRIENDSWOOD — The Mustangs' Kyle Burris was named The Daily News’ Baseball Co-Player of the Year. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT b3813a067b8010d3a4125fc0c8931817 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=8421ec41687b1442 TEXAS CITY — The Bay Area Toros were soundly defeated by the Big Bend Cowboys, 8-0, and are now 13-10 on the season. Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT de1ce2a0e38d21419ccb56a63d64a781 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=8626267354bee926 FRIENDSWOOD — Cole Cragin was named the National High School Coaches Association senior boys swimmer of the year Thursday. 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