http://galvestondailynews.com/ The latest news from The Daily News en-us Copyright 2009 The Galveston County Daily News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:58:06 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=f74a4848cd25172f FRIENDSWOOD — Beau Barnes was moved to outside linebacker and he seems to be shining in his new posiition. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST a879abc3f7c1a28bc441ef47c4966c34 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=adb0a595ec7ddd1b Thanksgiving Day is second only to the Fourth of July in the number of races and fun runs held throughout the country. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 3a457c2a89970f2bc961e1a5022a9d2d http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e7ac43c8d55a14de PEARLAND — The Gators got their first win of the season Thursday at the prestigious McDonald’s Texas Invitational. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST b9ca40a0578ba8d7b6aca23a46b8fa85 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=88fd7f533302b542 The University Interscholastic League told the Friendswood Mustangs on Friday morning they will have a new opponent for Saturday's playoff game. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 36a927496bc0181fec94207ed1a24206 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b94bae331d81e21c LEAGUE CITY — Despite being 5-foot-8, Clear Springs Charger Sam Richardson has been one of the most dominant defensive players in District 24-5A. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST e86fd6b1aed763ba58e8bc8edd0d4ef3 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e45781dd88ad303f Several groups have popped up across the county for board game enthusiasts. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 86b401c064c7f52fc2f878f3ba860e44 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=70719852141a25c5 GALVESTON — Warren Moon and Bobby Carpenter coached Ball High and Texas City students on the importance of managing money. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST e09cf41cc931ac4714c665da94fdfac2 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=670042edf1216b9b GALVESTON — Felix Cora Jr.'s fight was canceled when the promoter was unable to find an opponent for him before Monday’s deadline. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 23113d6d66b5b29925282e95f2dfcbc9 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=cf6405869ad41ff7 FRIENDSWOOD — Dustin Hobaugh returned from his father's shuttle launch to lead the Clear Creek boys basketball team to victory over Friendswood. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 458f2dc81e02222f34a3a2feb6f85c9c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3f752c18a451c0bd A roundup of Tuesday night high school boys and girls basketball action. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST b52cc46efbb0de3ff323d1d5590c2f69 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=70e9c2328de218b6 Clear Springs, Dickinson, Friendswood and Hitchcock will play their next football playoff games on Saturday. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST aeb508c85bacd86e6e8e1ccb71861123 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e7a0f852365a7861 HOUSTON — Dickinson boys basketball coach Mike Tucker calls Monday night's blowout loss to No. 1 Yates a "steppingstone." Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 1a5edc6251971a112d6ccc9b4ebc024b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1a46848fcdab016c A look at how Galveston County grads fared in college and pro sports action. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 50840032e80c804f99ed8f32e8d4e232 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=573e9e272ab3e81f Gean Leonard comments on Tiger Woods' 82nd title win in the Australian Masters on Sunday. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 4916e5a6c54ff59fdc11ff7dc64095a7 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b197fd68b241883c While the volleyball season ended early for county teams, some players put together record years. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST c3939fbc1f7e884a7a6d49dc3d027956 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=49dcc1b7603af6b4 The Tennis Freaks from North Galveston County are headed back for the USA Team Tennis State Championships in New Braunfels this weekend. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST ab3c42259b393fa11e2f4cf0142bab8b http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=988922654c17278c ROUND ROCK — Brandon Swindler and Ryan Teel helped Friendswood place fifth overall at the state cross country meet. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST ce72aff6a83306a46de441529b8d0d54 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=b270d5359fb9b8d6 EL CAMPO — Hitchcock downed the Taft Bulldogs, 49-35, on Saturday night in the bidistrict round of the 2A playoffs. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 95b05417ffc8fb50e79f1c69266d4598 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=fbed2b9aff8bc1e5 A roundup of high school girls basketball action around the county. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 9f5953966291d082e96f38bc8c029962 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ddf6f7015705821e PEARLAND — The Dickinson Gators advanced to the second round of the playoffs with an unlikely 22-19 win over Fort Bend Willowridge. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 600ad87ffacdb6e1829c6be188d92116 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=666412d78ccd7bcd LEAGUE CITY — The Clear Springs Chargers won their first playoff game in the program’s history, 28-26, over Elkins. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 93ba9969f25a0f565622c8688139657c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=688ced950696e0e2 ALVIN — Ball High did everything in its power to weather Saturday’s perfect storm, but in the end, the Hightower Hurricanes triumphed. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 78716b286b479e2c380f54ed824c20fc http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=17fd604bfc852ad0 Next week's Make Room for the Turkey 5K is a family friendly event that includes food, children's activities and door prizes. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST a3c81a83e806ab8e4e5f85cb4d572b6c http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=200dab9e0e040fb0 FRIENDSWOOD — The Friendswood cross country boys team is counting on two freshmen to lead the Mustangs to a medal at the state meet. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST bd0043588daf4fc8f64b03b8be3a39c2 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=a4d227e8a59b47a9 HOUSTON — The Friendswood volleyball team fell in the Class 4A Regional Semifinals to a District 18-4A foe for the second straight year. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST c5019cd99e77baf1f2badca65e10005e http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=bd9d86c372f24ffd LEAGUE CITY — The Broncos ran right over Bryan St. Joseph for their fourth straight opening round playoff win at home. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST dff31ca0dfaab4b6273b6e44c25b8cca http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=2242caf79978c209 FRIENDSWOOD — Playing the first playoff game at Henry Winston Stadium, Peter Maetzold and Beau Barnes lead Friendswood to a 36-20 win over Lamar. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST a24446d86042782bf07fff5fb83af607 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=02ee2216d2b72eae WEST COLUMBIA — El Campo capitalized on crucial Santa Fe mistakes to blow by the Indians, 38-10. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 24495fbc34ac9d7e3ec4b870ffecec42 http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=032d904d19b4562c GALVESTON — Bryan Brazos Christian’s standout running back, Colin Tseng, led the Eagles to a first-round TAPPS playoff victory over O’Connell. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 95e782e583366d86a9abf3b278667fab http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=e13e32a9b808f81f Friendswood and Santa Fe are in the Region III-4A playoffs, but does either team have what it takes to win? Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST 8305b655292ec7d105e4c73b2bf08583