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News
UTMB warns more patients about ID theft
The medical branch this week began mailing letters to another 1,200 patients whose personal information might have been compromised.
March 10, 2010
Housing repair could begin soon
The county's program to repair Ike-damaged houses is moving along now that contractors have been hired.
March 10, 2010
Man, wife indicted in $1.5M theft from mother
GALVESTON — A man and his wife were indicted in a $1.5 million theft from his mother, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
March 10, 2010
50 years for woman who strangled her mother
LEAGUE CITY — Erin Ashlyn Moffatt, 20, was sentenced to 50 years in prison in the death of her mother.
March 10, 2010
Council reins in parades to ease traffic
LEAGUE CITY — The council voted 5-1 Tuesday night to give itself the power to approve permits for noncity sponsored parades and events.
March 10, 2010
County pitches public transit district
County commissioners today will consider creating a transit district that eventually could lead to expanded public transportation options — including high-speed rail.
March 10, 2010
Golf cart ordinance has separate rules across isle
GALVESTON — City council members Thursday will consider approving an ordinance restricting golf cart use across the island.
March 10, 2010
Permit process, rain slows new pet shelter
The permit process and the constant rain keeping the ground wet has slowed down the process of building the new island animal shelter.
March 10, 2010
Hear how UTMB labs helped beat swine flu
GALVESTON — UTMB is to give a free public demonstration of the way in which it prepared for and responded to the swine flu outbreak.
March 10, 2010
Quilt exhibit to show family history
GALVESTON — The Galveston Historical Foundation’s Bogan and Wilson Family Quilts is on display through May 21 at the 1861 U.S. Custom House.
March 10, 2010
City tosses 1,700 red light tickets
LEAGUE CITY — More than 1,700 drivers given red light camera tickets are due refunds, the city’s police chief said Monday.
March 09, 2010
Woman guilty of strangling mother
LEAGUE CITY — A jury took two hours to find a woman guilty of strangling her mother and dumping her body in an oil field.
March 09, 2010
New petition drive calls for mayor's ouster
LA MARQUE — The mayor of La Marque faces a possible recall election after a former city councilman’s wife filed a recall affidavit Monday.
March 09, 2010
5 vying for Galveston mayor
GALVESTON — Five people will square off in May to replace Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas in one of the most watched races in Galveston County.
March 09, 2010
Ag barn battle heads to court
SANTA FE — Residents have filed a lawsuit in an attempt to prevent the school district from building an agriculture barn near their homes.
March 09, 2010
Candidates crowd contested city council races
Voters in cities across Galveston County will go to the polls in May to select new city council representatives.
March 09, 2010
Five contractors awarded county Ike work
The county awarded $85 million in federal funds to construction companies to help residents repair and rebuild Ike-damaged houses.
March 09, 2010
Council to discuss campaign finance donations
LEAGUE CITY — A city council member wants to reform the ethics code to make campaign donations easier for the public to see.
March 09, 2010
City Council to look at parade permitting
LEAGUE CITY — The police chief wants the city council to review parade permit procedures after receiving complaints about traffic.
March 09, 2010
Embattled school trustee seeking re-election
Several school board seats in districts across Galveston County are up for grabs in May, and Monday was the last day to file candidacy.
March 09, 2010
Group pushes to recall 3 council members
LA MARQUE — Three council members face a possible recall election for their support of embattled City Manager Eric Gage.
March 08, 2010
Cell phone ban on hold
LEAGUE CITY — An ordinance prohibiting drivers from talking on mobile phones without using a hands-free device has been put on hold, a councilman said.
March 08, 2010
Cheers – and a tear – for local at Oscars
Friends and family of John Lee Hancock gathered for an Oscar party to cheer on the Texas City native whose film was nominated.
March 08, 2010
Today last day to file for office
Today is the final day to file for office on one of the county’s school boards, city councils or utility district boards.
March 08, 2010
2 red-tailed hawks regain their freedom
LEAGUE CITY — Two rejuvenated red-tailed hawks were released Saturday at the Dr. Ned and Fay Dudney Nature Center.
March 08, 2010
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