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Lack of Wi-Fi could mean free parking
GALVESTON — The city is in negotiations about Wi-Fi, which is needed to make its new parking meters fully functional.

Elderly woman's death was heat-related
GALVESTON — The death of a woman, 89, whose body was found Friday in her home, was heat-related, authorities said.

Jury hears confession in deadly beating
BACLIFF — A defendant told homicide investigators in a videotaped statement that he punched the victim and hit him repeatedly with an object, testimony revealed.

Worker charged with heroin possession at school
FRIENDSWOOD — A worker hired to clean a school under construction was arrested on campus and charged with heroin possession, authorities said Friday.

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Texas City, Dickinson renew rivalry
Texas City fan Patrick Brown announces it is “Sting Time!” before the start of the football game against Dickinson on Friday at Sam Vitanza Stadium.

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.

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

Help keep our beaches clean
On Sept. 25, Galveston County residents have a chance to take an active role in making their surroundings better.

The kind of luck people don’t need
We should all be bothered by scams that target the elderly.

Letters to the Editor

Sports

Texas City wins thriller against old foe Dickinson
DICKINSON — Texas City snatched a 25-23 victory over Dickinson in the Battle of the Bayou.

Morse’s adjustment, big play ignite SF to win
SANTA FE — The Indians blanked the Exporters, 17-0, on Friday night at Joe Raitano Field.

Bleacher Buzz, Fishing and From the Sidelines

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

Brewmasters festival draws aficionados to island
GALVESTON — The Brewmasters International Beer Festival will feature more than 300 brews from across the globe, as well as some special Texas beer selections.

Upcoming Events from Galveston.com

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.

Galveston Scenes

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.