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Woman's body found buried in yard
LEAGUE CITY — Late Thursday night, police uncovered the body of an elderly woman under a pile of freshly overturned dirt in a backyard.
June 29, 2012
Porretto named island chief of police
GALVESTON — A majority of the city council voted Thursday to confirm Henry Porretto as chief of the Galveston Police Department.
June 29, 2012
Galveston swears in new mayor
GALVESTON — Lewis Rosen was sworn in as Galveston’s mayor Thursday to the loud applause of a jubilant crowd that packed the council chambers.
June 29, 2012
LMISD trustees debate cuts to sports
LA MARQUE — As LMISD looks to fill a $1.4 million hole in next year’s budget, trustees are critical of how much is spent on athletics.
June 29, 2012
Debate rages after Supreme Court decision
Reactions in Galveston County to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the centerpiece of the Affordable Care Act mirrored national debate.
June 29, 2012
Rosen appoints 3 to GHA board
GALVESTON — Mayor Lewis Rosen on Thursday appointed three new commissioners to the GHA board and called for its chairwoman to resign.
June 29, 2012
GHA: 3 applications and 3 slots
GALVESTON — Only three people had by Wednesday applied for appointment to three slots on the housing authority board.
June 28, 2012
Six LC homes plagued by floods being elevated
LEAGUE CITY — Six homeowners are part of a FEMA program to have their homes elevated out of the severe flood range.
June 28, 2012
Firm offers to plant 6 oaks in restitution
LEAGUE CITY — W.M. Jones Construction has offered to plant six oaks after the city levied a fine of $78,000 for cutting down three large oaks.
June 28, 2012
11 arrested during drug warrant sweep
A multiagency drug warrant sweep Tuesday netted 11 people, most wanted on drug distribution charges.
June 28, 2012
Infant recovering from pit bull attack
DICKINSON — A 10-month-old boy was hospitalized after the family pit bull attacked him.
June 28, 2012
City manager plans to recommend Porretto for chief
GALVESTON — City Manager Michael Kovacs plans today to recommend Henry Porretto be named chief of the Galveston Police Department.
June 28, 2012
Alleged drunken driver slams into undercover cop
GALVESTON — A Houston man faces DWI charges after two wrecks that included slamming into the truck of an undercover narcotics investigator.
June 28, 2012
GISD names Temple to District 1A seat
GALVESTON — Jeff Temple has been named the newest member of the Galveston school board.
June 28, 2012
Fourth of July Events for June 28, 2012
Fourth of July Events published in The Daily News:
June 28, 2012
Commissioners: Deal aimed at keeping Lowe on job
GALVESTON — A controversial severance deal was approved keep the executive director on the job while the mostly new board finds its footing.
June 27, 2012
Community Family Center seeks new partner
TEXAS CITY — The Mainland Children's Partnership is looking to fill a space left by the county's health clinic at Family Community Center.
June 27, 2012
League City approved to borrow $75M
LEAGUE CITY — The city is a step closer to building a new police station after city officials approve borrowing up to $75 million.
June 27, 2012
Cooling centers open as temps soar
The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management has opened three cooling centers.
June 27, 2012
Isle school board looks to fill vacant seats
GALVESTON — The Galveston school board will consider filling a vacancy on the board tonight.
June 27, 2012
County Lines for June 27, 2012
HITCHCOCK — The Hitchcock Youth Basketball League will have its inaugural Basketball Shoot Out from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
June 27, 2012
Galveston housing director resigns
GALVESTON — Galveston Housing Authority Executive Director Stanley Lowe resigned Monday.
June 26, 2012
Star Toyota fined $78K for cutting down trees
LEAGUE CITY — League City fined a car dealership $78,000 for cutting down three large live oak trees.
June 26, 2012
Port board OKs design money
GALVESTON — The Port of Galveston’s governing board on Monday significantly advanced discussions about developing a third cruise-ship terminal.
June 26, 2012
United Way mainland to open League City branch
LEAGUE CITY — The United Way Galveston County Mainland announced it would open a satellite office in League City soon.
June 26, 2012
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