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News
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.
September 04, 2010
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.
September 04, 2010
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.
September 04, 2010
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.
September 04, 2010
Virgin Mary painting found on wall in downtown
GALVESTON — A makeshift shrine to the Virgin Mary was found painted on a broken section of wall in downtown Galveston.
September 04, 2010
County Line for September 04, 2010
GALVESTON — NAMI Gulf Coast will run a series of free workshops about life with someone suffering a brain disorder.
September 04, 2010
Woman who fired at robbers hailed as a hero
LA MARQUE — The woman who fended off robbers by opening fire in a Walmart parking lot was hailed as a hero by many.
September 03, 2010
Student center gets new wing
GALVESTON — The new wing of the Galveston College Cheney Student Center is expect to open soon.
September 03, 2010
Officials: Time to cut tax rate
LEAGUE CITY — City officials are eyeing a property tax rate cut after determining the city had been reserving more money than it needed.
September 03, 2010
Backe, 2 others, plead to disorderly conduct
GALVESTON — Former Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe and two others pleaded no contest to misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges.
September 03, 2010
Ex-library employee gets 8 years in theft
GALVESTON — A former maintenance man who was convicted of stealing from Rosenberg Library was sentenced to eight years in prison Thursday.
September 03, 2010
County Lines for September 03, 2010
GALVESTON — Galveston Independent School District is looking for volunteers for this year’s Destination Graduation student roundup.
September 03, 2010
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.
September 02, 2010
$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.
September 02, 2010
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.
September 02, 2010
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.
September 02, 2010
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.
September 02, 2010
Reedy Chapel to have free lunch concerts
GALVESTON — Izola Collins will play songs and hymns that favor quiet meditation during free lunch hour concerts at Reedy Chapel A.M.E. Church.
September 02, 2010
Resident discovers rabid bat in backyard
FRIENDSWOOD — A dead bat found in the Forest of Friendswood subdivision tested positive for rabies, Friendswood police said.
September 02, 2010
United Way kicks off 2010 campaign
GALVESTON — United Way of Galveston kicked off its 2010 appeal Wednesday with a lunch that attracted 360 people, the campaign’s biggest kickoff attendance ever.
September 02, 2010
Sex offender faces charges of child indecency
FRIENDSWOOD — A registered sex offender faces child indecency charges after two children reported “inappropriate contact” by the man.
September 02, 2010
Most chamber members support gambling effort
GALVESTON — Most Galveston Chamber of Commerce members who responded to a survey said they believe casinos would help their businesses.
September 01, 2010
Suspect sought in 2007 slaying
GALVESTON — Authorities are asking for help finding a fugitive who is charged with strangling an acquaintance, who was found dead on a street.
September 01, 2010
Agencies face deadline on Ike funds
Unless Congress acts, local agencies face a Sept. 30 deadline to spend federal aid to provide Ike-related services.
September 01, 2010
Defendant denies role in fatal beating
BACLIFF — A defendant charged with murder testified Tuesday in an evidence suppression hearing that he gave the victim pills but didn't fatally beat him.
September 01, 2010
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