Dark windows won't pass inspection
Technician Adel Awashreh measures the tint on a customer’s window while performing a state vehicle inspection at the Palmer Avenue Exxon in Texas City on Wednesday.

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Today's News

Woman shoots robbers’ SUV in Walmart parking lot
LA MARQUE — Police said a woman fought off armed robbers then fired several shots at them as they sped off Wednesday afternoon.

$50,000 found in safe of slaying victim
BACLIFF — The defendant in a murder case in the throws of cocaine relapse at the time of the crime, testimony revealed.

State rules limit darkness of vehicle window tint
Drivers of cars with tinted front windows might want to check just how dark those windows are or risk having their vehicles fail inspection.

Police: Fugitive found hiding in mother’s closet
GALVESTON — A fugitive charged with murder in the strangulation of an acquaintance was found Wednesday in his mother’s closet, authorities said.

Tips sought in attempted sexual assault
GALVESTON — Police asked Wednesday for tips to help identify a suspect who kicked in a woman’s door with the intention of sexually assaulting her.

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Local agencies face deadline on Ike funds

Unless Congress takes action soon, Galveston County agencies face a Sept. 30 deadline to spend federal aid to provide Hurricane Ike-related services.

First humanlike robot headed to space station

Robonaut 2, the most advanced humanlike robot, will launch on the shuttle in November. Tests will determine whether the robot can perform simple tasks aboard the space station.

Two years after Ike, Texas City Dike to reopen

TEXAS CITY — Two days shy of the second anniversary of Hurricane Ike, the Texas City Dike is set to reopen to the public. The popular anglers’ spot is scheduled to open on Sept. 11.

A&A Machine & Fabrication thinks ahead

LA MARQUE — Look for A&A Machine & Fabrication to break ground soon on a new 10,000-square-foot manufacturing building, the first A&A has built in 25 years.

After Hours: Family first for Cody Rosier

The death of his mother spurred country singer-songwriter Cody Rosier's love for music. See the latest edition of After Hours, our magazine about night life in Galveston County.

The view is a key ingredient in kitchens

Waterfront houses offer a delicious design opportunity to incorporate waterfront views into kitchen space planning. The September edition of Coast magazine is now available.

Opinion

City needs to place its chips in casino debate
The city of Galveston needs to define its position on gambling.

Seawall amenities could be start to bigger things
One of the most convincing parts of “Voices from Forgotten Cities” is about the importance of small but highly visible projects.

Letters to the Editor

Sports

Mustangs taking on opponent from 2000 playoff loss
FRIENDSWOOD — The Mustangs will face West Orange-Stark, the team they lost to in the 2000 playoffs, on Friday.

LM to host Little League tourney
LA MARQUE — The La Marque Little League will host a 12-and-under tournament this weekend that will include a team from Puerto Rico.

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Business

ACU building first in LC to meet energy standards
LEAGUE CITY — A corporate desire to construct an energy-efficient building led to an environmental milestone in League City.

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Entertainment

Presentation features photos from 1900 disaster
GALVESTON — Rosenberg Library will present an exhibit of photos from the 1900 Storm in conjunction with ArtWalk.

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Lifestyle

Signs your child has an internal injury
Sally Robinson and Keith Bly tell parents what to look out for if their children suffer head injuries or blunt trauma injuries to the abdomen.

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Food

Beer takes center stage at festival
GALVESTON — While beer takes the spotlight at the Beermasters International Beer Festival, there will be plenty of food, too.