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updated: Thu Jun 26, 2008 04:33 pm

Jamaica Beach News

Local news for Jamaica Beach, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Thursday Jun 26 | The Galveston County Daily News

Wetter pattern benefits Galveston

The influx of tropical moisture and instability alluded to in yesterday's blog arrived a day earlier than I anticipated and also generated much more precipitation than I dared hoped for.

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Related Topix: Houston Metro, Galveston Metro, Galveston, TX, Weather

Tue Jun 24, 2008

The Galveston County Daily News

City tries to save on fuel bills

During the past 12 months, 1,198 vehicles filled up with 770,557 gallons of gas at the city garage.

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Related Topix: Houston Metro, Galveston Metro, Galveston, TX, Galveston County, TX

Sun Jun 22, 2008

The Galveston County Daily News

Last night's storm brings some relief

Thunderstorms, accompanied by brilliant lightning, provided a little relief from the drought, though much more rain is needed before soil conditions return to normal.

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Related Topix: Weather, Houston Metro, Galveston Metro, Galveston, TX

Sat May 31, 2008

The Galveston County Daily News

Hurricane town-hall meeting today

The city of Jamaica Beach will have a town-hall meeting on planning for hurricane season today.

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Related Topix: Houston Metro, Galveston Metro, Galveston, TX

Sat May 10, 2008

Houston Chronicle

Galveston election winners want to rein in developers

“The people want a fresh perspective”

Three of four controlled-growth candidates won in Galveston City Council races Saturday, two defeating incumbents in hard-fought races. via Houston Chronicle

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Related Topix: Houston Metro, Galveston Metro, Galveston, TX

Mon May 05, 2008

The Galveston County Daily News

District 6 candidates raise, spend the most

The two candidates vying for the District 6 city council seat have raised and spent the most money during the past month, according to paperwork filed Friday with the city secretary. via The Galveston County Daily News

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Related Topix: Houston Metro, Houston, TX, Galveston Metro, Galveston, TX

Wed Apr 16, 2008

The Galveston County Daily News

Can we break the drought on Friday?

Or can we at least make a dent in the dry spell we are enduring? That is the question I am pondering right now as I scan all the available forecast data. via The Galveston County Daily News

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Galveston Metro, Houston Metro, Galveston, TX, Weather

Sat Apr 12, 2008

KHOU-TV Houston

Woman killed, 2 injured in car crash

A Jamaica Beach woman died in a two-car crash on FM 3005 Friday afternoon. The Daily News Vivian Bass, 47, was headed east on FM 3005 when she turned left onto Cove View Boulevard shortly after 1 p.m. As she ... via KHOU-TV Houston

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Related Topix: Pharr, TX

Tue Apr 08, 2008

KAUZ

Woman Gets 45- Years Over Youngster's Death

A plea agreement means a Jamaica Beach woman will get 45 years in prison over the December 2005 death of her grandson. via KAUZ

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Related Topix: Houston Metro, Galveston Metro, Galveston, TX

Mon Apr 07, 2008

The Galveston County Daily News

Will the "cap" continue to keep us dry?

It took some time for the clouds to clear out Saturday morning, but the weather this weekend finally began to live up to its advance billing. via The Galveston County Daily News

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Related Topix: Galveston County, TX, Weather, Houston Metro, Galveston Metro, Galveston, TX

Wed Feb 20, 2008

The Galveston County Daily News

Decision expected today in garbage trial

“That's the point. It was a figment of her imagination.”

A civil court jury was deliberating late Tuesday whether the woman who heads the refuse company that won a controversial League City contract forged city letters and deposited city checks into her own bank ... via The Galveston County Daily News

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Related Topix: Oyster Creek, TX, League City, TX, Friendswood, TX, Alvin, TX, Galveston County, TX

Sat Feb 09, 2008

The Sealy News

Council close on manager decision

“We had four good candidates, but two really stuck out”

Sealy City Council has announced two finalists for city manager, a position vacant since John Maresh resigned in October. via The Sealy News

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Related Topix: Borger, TX, Sealy, TX, Panhandle, TX, Glenn Heights, TX

Sat Jan 26, 2008

Houston Business Journal

Keller Williams Realty moving into Galveston

“Our company has a policy of limiting its market presence by selecting only the premier partners in any given area”

Houston Business Journal - by Allison Wollam Keller Williams Realty Inc. is making its debut in the Galveston market with the opening of the Keller Williams Realty Galveston Market Center. via Houston Business Journal

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Related Topix: Galveston, TX, Houston Metro

Sun Nov 04, 2007

KHOU-TV Houston

Several decisions awaiting Galveston voters

As voters across Galveston County prepare to head to the polls Tuesday, some have already preformed their civic duty by casting early ballots. via KHOU-TV Houston

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Related Topix: Galveston County, TX, Hitchcock, TX

Wed Oct 31, 2007

San Marcos Daily Record

Birds, Bisque & Butterflies

I saw some great birds and ate some delicious meals on a recent trip to Galveston. via San Marcos Daily Record

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Related Topix: Surfside Beach, TX, Houston Metro, Galveston Metro, Galveston, TX, Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Fri Oct 26, 2007

KHOU-TV Houston

Jamaica Beach issues water warning

“We tested the water supply again and found no problems.”

Although a recent survey detected the presence of bacteria, city officials said Jamaica Beach's water is OK to drink. via KHOU-TV Houston

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Wed Sep 12, 2007

National Hurricane Center

Hurricane Local Statement forTropical Storm HUMBERTO issued from Houston / Galveston, TX

LANDFALL IS ANTICIPATED THIS EVENING BETWEEN 9 PM AND 2 AM IN THE GALVESTON ISLAND AREA... THIS STATEMENT RECOMMENDS ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY PERSONS IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: ... via National Hurricane Center

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Related Topix: Brazoria Metro, Port o'connor, TX, Freeport, TX, Galveston, TX

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