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La Marque council approves tax rate after contentious debate
The council voted 3-2 to adopt a tax rate of almost 43.8 cents per $100 of taxable value, 3.9 centers higher than the no-new-revenue rate of about 39.9 cents....
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Hitchcock man pleads guilty to federal child pornography charges
Peter Michael Ryan IV pleaded guilty to receipt and possession of child pornography, admitting he received, possessed and shared child sexual abuse material through several online platforms, including Verizon Cloud, Snapchat, Google and Telegram....
government
Kemah OKs budget with raises, cuts tax rate
City council met at Kemah City Hall, 1401 state Highway 146, Wednesday to approve the budget for the next fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
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SMART Family Literacy hosts fundraiser for youth programs
Running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the San Luis Resort Hotel Grand Ballroom, 5222 Seawall Blvd., the fundraiser will recognize Dr. Sally Robinson for her work in children’s health and literacy during her pediatric career....
safety
Galveston firefighters battled a blaze Friday at the city’s recycling center in the 700 block of 61st Street. Firefighters responed to the call at 11:27 a.m. and quickly brought it under control. The fire started in a pile of discarded appliances and metal. There were n
Galveston firefighters battled a blaze Friday at the city’s recycling center in the 700 block of 61st Street. Firefighters responed to the call at 11:27 a.m. and quickly brought it under control. The fire started in a pile of discarded appliances and metal. There were n facebook....
safety
Lithium battery likely caused fire, Galveston recycling coordinator says
The fire, which sent a plume of heavy back smoke into the air, was under control a few minutes before noon.
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Texas City Dike to close Friday night for triathlon
The closures will begin at 10 p.m. Friday and are expected to remain in effect until about 2 p.m. Saturday, according to the city.
government
Coast Guard, FBI boarded Galveston-bound tanker after possible cyberattack
Coast Guard and FBI personnel boarded the 1,093-foot Liberian-flagged VL Prosperity Aug. 21 after officials determined its network may have been compromised by a foreign actor, according to the Coast Guard....
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Galveston council approves several variances for denser Sachs on Seawall development
The council voted unanimously in favor of granting Royal Crown Enterprise LLC an amended development plan for the project at 10302 Seawall Blvd., praising CEO Mohamed Eldawy’s efforts to work with the city and listen to residents’ concerns....
schools
‘Have optimism in our future’: Educators put faith in next generation
Making sure students are prepared for what comes next — including jobs that may not even exist today — will require educators, businesses and community leaders to work more closely together, four local education leaders said Thursday....
Local
Former Dickinson man get 11 years in prison
Joshua Andrew Lanier, 40, was convicted after about two hours of jury deliberations, according to the Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office....
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Former Dickinson man gets 11 years in prison
Joshua Andrew Lanier, 40, was convicted after about two hours of jury deliberations, according to the Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office....
safety
Texas City Commission finalizes hiring of police chief
The vote came during the commission’s Wednesday meeting at the Charles T. Doyle Convention Center. Pope’s employment agreement takes effect Saturday and provides an initial annual salary of $168,000....
safety
Sugar Land man charged with felony theft after boats stolen from Clear Lake Shores marina
Police arrested Lucas Rodriguez, 20, after investigators used Flock surveillance footage to identify a Chevrolet Silverado they believed was connected to the theft of a boat and trailer valued at $253,000, according to an affidavit obtained by The Daily News…...
safety
Texas City tightens license plate reader access
Interim Police Chief James Patterson ordered an extensive review of the technology earlier this summer, according to the department. The review resulted in disciplinary action against a civilian employee for a policy violation and an ongoing investigation into possible misuse…...
Local
No hurricanes yet, but Galveston County's season isn’t over
Although there isn’t an immediate threat to the Texas coast, late-season storms have caused damage to people and property before, spurring forecasters to warn against complacency toward the end of what has been a slow hurricane season....
government
Galveston County United Board of Health approves county administrative takeover
Chairman Tyler Drummond and the board’s two other members voted unanimously in favor of the agreement, touting between $3 million and $5 million in projected long-term savings from consolidating administrative positions and software systems....
library
Workshop to offer tips on how to become involved in local government decisions
Participants at the Gulf Coast Community Chat will learn how to submit public comments, use an environmental notification tool and participate in the Galveston Comprehensive Plan update from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wortham Auditorium inside Rosenberg Library, 2310…...
government
Galveston city council to consider denser Sachs on the Seawall development
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the amended planned unit development for Sachs on the Seawall, at 10302 Seawall Blvd., Aug. 18, after Mohamed Eldawy, CEO of Royal Crown, sought to increase the project’s density from a plan previously approved…...
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Texas City joins county trend, raises towing fees
Texas City set its rates at statewide maximums for involuntary tows from private property set by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a move area wrecker service operators said was much-needed amid rising fuel and insurance costs....
parks
Event to celebrate backpack donation to children in Galveston
Landmark Hospitality Group, owner of Hearsay on the Strand, and Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare System are supporting the House’s Repacked for Smiles and New Miles campaign, which collects clean, gently used backpacks for children staying at the house....
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NOAA forecasts moderate to high respiratory irritation risk from red tide in Galveston County, Texas - The Watchers
NOAA forecasts moderate to high respiratory irritation risk from red tide in Galveston County, Texas The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform...
government
Galveston to restore iconic Texas Heroes Monument despite ownership questions
City Council approved a nearly $121,317 contract with R. Alden Marshall & Associates to clean and seal the monument’s granite and clean, polish and wax the bronze sculptures. Hotel occupancy tax revenue will fund the work, officials said....