Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
City announces detailed water conservation rules
LEAGUE CITY — After reviewing a drought ordinance, city officials have issued a longer list of water rationing rules that go into effect today.
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Fourth of July events
Fourth of July events published in The Daily News:
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Fourth of July closings
Fourth of July closings published in The Daily News:
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
LMPD lieutenant named interim chief
LA MARQUE — A 15-year veteran of the La Marque Police Department was picked to be its interim police chief Thursday.
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Looking for a fireworks show in the area?
Hots dogs, apple pie, cold drinks and, of course, fireworks can be found across Galveston County to celebrate the Fourth of July.
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Peninsula church back in court July 13
PORT BOLIVAR — A federal judge is reviewing documents in the dispute between the Roman Catholic Archdiocese Galveston-Houston and the Our Mother of Mercy congregation.
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
FHS tops state in sports and academics
FRIENDSWOOD — After years of coming up just short, Friendswood High School finally took home the University Interscholastic League’s Texas Lone Star Cup.
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
DWI charge upgraded to murder
JAMAICA BEACH — Prosecutors have upgraded charges in the case of a Jamaica Beach woman killed in an automobile crash last year.
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Help still months away for some Ike victims
Thousands of Hurricane Ike victims, most desperate for government assistance to restore and rebuild their houses, may have to wait months for help.
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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Holiday a 'no refusal' weekend
Drivers pulled over suspected of being drunk won't be allowed to refuse a blood test during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
League City orders mandatory water rationing
LEAGUE CITY — A statewide drought and higher demand for water prompted League City to issue a mandatory water rationing order that starts today.
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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
County forms board to issue ‘Ike Bond’ loans
County commissioners created a governmental corporation that will have the power to tap into about $2 billion in federal dollars to spark economic development.
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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Arrest made in beer pong assault
SANTA FE — A beer pong party that turned violent left one man beaten unconscious and another eventually charged with aggravated assault, authorities said Wednesday.
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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Burnt palm trees baffle police
GALVESTON — Serial arsonists have torched 30 palm trees since May, and a tree service owner is offering a $1,000 reward for information.
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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Developer helps nonprofit create preserve
GALVESTON — The Artist Boat group hopes to reclaim 339 acres of bay-front land using federal hazard mitigation funds.
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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Congressmen call energy bill ‘disastrous’
U.S. Rep. Pete Olson hosted an energy summit to share concerns about the American Clean Energy and Security Act.
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Chopper leaves officials clueless
TEXAS CITY — Neither city, state nor federal officials could explain a why a military helicopter was flying low over people's houses Tuesday.
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Strickland’s life sentence upheld
GALVESTON — A court rejected an appeal from an inmate sentenced to life in prison stemming from an escape attempt.
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
NOAA awards $5.15M to preserve wetlands
GALVESTON — The Texas General Land Office will work with Texas Parks and Wildlife to restore more than 300 acres of island wetlands.
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
White House accepts Kent’s latest resignation
Convicted federal judge Samuel B. Kent no longer will receive his $174,000 salary or benefits while in prison for lying about sexual assault allegations.
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Shuttle manager pitches cheaper moon mission
A top NASA manager is floating a cut-rate alternative to ship astronauts to the moon that costs about $6.6 billion instead of $35 billion.
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Lights out in La Marque — again
LA MARQUE — An accident cut power for about 1,500 people, but officials still can't explain random power outages that plague the city.
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
City debt challenge headed to court
FRIENDSWOOD — Five residents opposing the city’s plan to issue debt and buy park land outside its limits outlined their objections in court documents.
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Trolley repairs waiting on insurance, FEMA funds
GALVESTON — City officials say they are determined to see trolleys rolling again, but no one knows how long the repairs will take.
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT
State, BP reach tentative agreement on emissions
TEXAS CITY — The state attorney general and BP have reach partial settlement in a lawsuit claiming repeated environmental violations at BP’s Texas City refinery.
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Landry’s considers selling Flagship Hotel
GALVESTON — Landry's is in talks to sell the Flagship Hotel or demolish it and develop a "pleasure pier" with amusement rides.
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Only half of isle FEMA trailers occupied
FEMA says that as Hurricane Ike recovery progresses, fewer residents need government trailers on the island and Bolivar Peninsula.
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT
League City names interim administrator
LEAGUE CITY — Government consultant S. Marcus Jahns will lead League City until a permanent city administrator can be hired.
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT
Handicapped resident complains about new city hall
DICKINSON — A woman complains that the new city hall complex isn't as accessible to people in wheelchairs as it should be.
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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT
League City calls for voluntary water rationing
LEAGUE CITY — League City on Monday joined a growing list of Galveston County cities urging residents to conserve water.
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