Galveston County shop owner gets 60 years for theft

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Galveston County shop owner gets 60 years for theft

A Galveston County auto shop owner has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after investigators say he stole dozens of vehicles and thousands of dollars in parts from customers over a years-long scheme.

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Archaeologists dig into Galveston’s layered past

Archaeologists dig into Galveston’s layered past

Arts and Culture

City Bets $750,000 on Elissa to Spotlight Galveston at Sail250

City Bets $750,000 on Elissa to Spotlight Galveston at Sail250

Hero Galveston Man Who Saved Plane Crash Survivor Gets Official Mexico Invite

Hero Galveston Man Who Saved Plane Crash Survivor Gets Official Mexico Invite

NOAA research buoy ‘Bob’ goes missing again in Gulf

NOAA research buoy ‘Bob’ goes missing again in Gulf

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Crumbl Cookie opens first Galveston shop

Food and Dining

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Crumbl Cookie opens first Galveston shop

The first Crumbl Cookie in Galveston opened on 61st Street on Friday, attracting steady lines and receiving a warmer welcome than many recent chain restaurant arrivals on the island.

League City K9 gets donated ballistic vest

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League City K9 gets donated ballistic vest

League City police have outfitted one of their K9s with a donated ballistic vest, thanks to a local family and a car dealership, expanding protective gear for the department’s police dogs.

League City details road projects underway, more planned

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League City details road projects underway, more planned

League City officials provided an update on several ongoing and upcoming road and capital improvement projects, including a new turn lane on League City Parkway and future roadway and intersection upgrades funded by county and city dollars.

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League City details road projects underway, more planned

League City details road projects underway, more planned

Port of Galveston moves ahead with $106M West Port upgrade

Business and Economy

Port of Galveston moves ahead with $106M West Port upgrade

Procession honors victims of Galveston plane crash before return to Mexico

Procession honors victims of Galveston plane crash before return to Mexico

Two Survivors of Galveston Bay Plane Crash Recovering in Hospital

Two Survivors of Galveston Bay Plane Crash Recovering in Hospital

Officials monitor environmental impact after sulfuric acid spill in Channelview

Officials monitor environmental impact after sulfuric acid spill in Channelview

Reported maintenance to delay Carnival Dream's departure on Christmas Eve

Reported maintenance to delay Carnival Dream's departure on Christmas Eve

Warrant issued in alleged fake doctor surgery case

Warrant issued in alleged fake doctor surgery case

Galveston to Barcelona adults-only cruise joins Carnival lineup

Business and Economy

Galveston to Barcelona adults-only cruise joins Carnival lineup

Historic Medical Arts Building set for hotel revival in downtown Galveston

Real Estate and Development

Historic Medical Arts Building set for hotel revival in downtown Galveston

Allegiant Boosts Gulf Shores flights with New Nonstop Routes

Business and Economy

Allegiant Boosts Gulf Shores flights with New Nonstop Routes

UT Regents Appoint Susan Chubinskaya as Provost of UT Medical Branch

Arts and Culture

UT Regents Appoint Susan Chubinskaya as Provost of UT Medical Branch

KTRK Icon Dave Ward, Voice of Houston for 50 Years, Dead at 86

Arts and Culture

KTRK Icon Dave Ward, Voice of Houston for 50 Years, Dead at 86

Officials monitor environmental impact after sulfuric acid spill in Channelview

Officials monitor environmental impact after sulfuric acid spill in Channelview

Reported maintenance to delay Carnival Dream's departure on Christmas Eve

Reported maintenance to delay Carnival Dream's departure on Christmas Eve

Warrant issued in alleged fake doctor surgery case

Warrant issued in alleged fake doctor surgery case

Galveston to Barcelona adults-only cruise joins Carnival lineup

Business and Economy

Galveston to Barcelona adults-only cruise joins Carnival lineup

Historic Medical Arts Building set for hotel revival in downtown Galveston

Real Estate and Development

Historic Medical Arts Building set for hotel revival in downtown Galveston

Allegiant Boosts Gulf Shores flights with New Nonstop Routes

Business and Economy

Allegiant Boosts Gulf Shores flights with New Nonstop Routes

UT Regents Appoint Susan Chubinskaya as Provost of UT Medical Branch

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UT Regents Appoint Susan Chubinskaya as Provost of UT Medical Branch

KTRK Icon Dave Ward, Voice of Houston for 50 Years, Dead at 86

Arts and Culture

KTRK Icon Dave Ward, Voice of Houston for 50 Years, Dead at 86

West Galveston Beach Gets Major Sand Boost

West Galveston Beach Gets Major Sand Boost

Texas AG Expands Probe Into Municipal Finances, Warns Cities of Legal Exposure

Politics and Government

Texas AG Expands Probe Into Municipal Finances, Warns Cities of Legal Exposure

Third Collision in Three Months Raises Safety Concerns on Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Route

Business and Economy

Third Collision in Three Months Raises Safety Concerns on Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Route

Foggy Weekend Draws Thousands to Galveston’s 52nd Dickens on The Strand Festival.

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Foggy Weekend Draws Thousands to Galveston’s 52nd Dickens on The Strand Festival.