Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Postcard shows pre-1900 Storm East End
GALVESTON — A postcard expert points out some of the features of the card that shows the East End of Galveston, circa 1899.
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Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Students write letters to US soldiers
GALVESTON — Students write letters and collect socks for American soldiers deployed in Afghanistan.
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Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Building gets landmark status
GALVESTON — The Galveston City Council recently approved an ordinance granting the building at 2202 Mechanic St. landmark status.
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Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Auditors to review CCISD’s curriculum
LEAGUE CITY — The American Association of School Administrators will audit Clear Creek school district’s curriculum.
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Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Can OSHA close BP?
TEXAS CITY — A record fine against BP's Texas City refinery has some worried the refinery's days are numbered.
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Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Credit crunch has stores reviving layaways
With credit harder to come by and consumers short on cash, retailers are dusting off an old-school payment plan to lure shoppers — layaway.
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Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Group to offer own housing strategy
GALVESTON — A group opposed to plans to rebuild public housing demolished after Hurricane Ike is forming its own redevelopment strategy.
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Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Monthslong wait to pop a top downtown
FRIENDSWOOD — Before restaurants, grocery stores and convenience stores can sell alcohol in the historically dry downtown, business owners and restaurateurs must apply for state licenses.
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Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Public’s comment time cut by council
GALVESTON — The city council voted to reduce the time residents are allowed to speak during the comment period from five minutes to three.
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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Former judge Kent moved to Florida prison
Former federal Judge Samuel Kent, who was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for obstruction of justice, has been moved to a Florida prison.
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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Jury: Zeigler guilty of killing Baby Grace
A jury found Royce Clyde Zeigler II guilty of capital murder in the death of the toddler known to world as Baby Grace.
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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Task force: Expect more bait vehicles
The Galveston County Auto Crimes Task Force plans to ramp up the use of two bait vehicles after three arrests on auto theft charges.
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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Swine flu kills island resident
A Galveston man who was being treated at the University of Texas Medical Branch for more than a week died Wednesday from swine flu.
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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
High tides predicted for Sunday
GALVESTON — High tides Sunday night could leave parts of the West End and Bolivar Peninsula under water.
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Closing arguments today in Baby Grace trial
GALVESTON — The jury could consider the lesser manslaughter charge after closing arguments today in the Baby Grace murder trial.
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Local soldier helped wounded get to hospital
A Santa Fe native was at Fort Hood when a man fired shots at the U.S. Army base, killing 12 people.
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
3 face heroin possession charges
FRIENDSWOOD — Three people were arrested on heroin possession charges Wednesday night, Friendswood police said.
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
La Marque ISD honors alumni
LA MARQUE — La Marque school district inducted four distinguished alumni into its Legacy Hall on Thursday night.
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Schools not seeing alarming flu rates
Although swine flu is widespread in Galveston County, schools aren’t seeing alarming numbers of students out sick, county health officials said.
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
City forms golf cart committee
GALVESTON — The city council will form a committee to make recommendations about where golf carts can be driven on the island.
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Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Baby Grace case in hands of the jury
A jury is deliberating the fate of Royce Zeigler, who is charged with capital murder in the death of his stepdaughter known as Baby Grace.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Zeigler kindhearted, caring loving, friends say
GALVESTON — Royce Clyde Zeigler II, accused in the death of a child, was kindhearted, loving and caring, his friends testified Wednesday.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Massey announces bid for mayoral race
GALVESTON — Betty Massey, chairwoman of the city’s recovery committee and member of the park board, announced her bid for mayor Wednesday.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Volunteers, agencies need help fixing house
HITCHCOCK — The home where Verlis Perrodin has lived for more than 30 years was damaged by Hurricane Ike, and repairs still are not complete.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Police: Rally bikers behaved
GALVESTON — Cops wrote about as many citations for noise violations and bad behavior during this year’s Lone Star Motorcycle Rally as in past years.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Berlin Wall expert to speak at luncheon
GALVESTON — Jeffrey A. Engel will be the guest speaker for the Rotary Club of Galveston luncheon at noon Wednesday.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Report blasts hospital charity policies
A new report criticizes health care providers for not having or not displaying policies about free and discounted medical services.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
County clerk to retire; 3 already seeking office
It’s four months before Democratic and Republican primaries and already candidates are lining up for the 2010 county elections.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Council to consider golf cart committee
GALVESTON — The city council will consider forming a committee to make recommendations about golf cart use in master planned communities and on other streets.
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Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST
Man 'killed' in motorcycle accident is alive
GALVESTON — A man who officials said was killed in a motorcycle crash during the Lone Star Rally weekend is actually alive and recovering.
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