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Galveston drug raid nets 3 arrests
On November 21, 2009, at approximately 12:20pm, Officers of the Galveston Vice & Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at 2210 Ave P # 5 in the East Isle Community of Galveston.
Man convicted in drunk-driving crash that killed Dickinson woman
A jury Thursday began deliberating punishment on the intoxication manslaughter conviction of a man who had two prior drunken driving convictions, court officials said.
472 FEMA trailers remain in Galveston County
Alida and Tom Duggan are fighting contractors, their insurance company and the bank in a struggle to rebuild their home in Bayou Vista, destroyed by Hurricane Ike.
Galveston County eyes largest buyout program in history for Ike victims
More than 500 owners are likely to get offers for their Hurricane Ike-damaged houses from the county as commissioners near a decision on a massive buyout program that ultimately could include as many as 800 properties.
2 Stung in La Marque Gambling Sting
Galveston County Sheriff's investigators charged two persons Monday evening following an investigation into illegal gambling.
Man Sinks Bugatti Veyron in Two Feet of Water
Rule of thumb: if your day takes a horrible turn for the worst, blame the pelican.
The Galveston County Daily News
Doctors answer swine flu questions
The Galveston County Health District is giving vaccinations beginning at 9 a.m. today at its offices, 1207 Oak St., in La Marque.
The Galveston County Daily News
Few in county able to buy FEMA mobile homes
Fifteen months ago, Paul Ray and Donna Heinrich had a view of the water from the porch of their house in Gilchrist.
The Galveston County Daily News
Advanced septic systems could help bayou
Galveston County Health District's practice of requiring more advanced septic systems to treat wastewater is a step in the right direction toward curing what ails Dickinson Bayou, officials said.
The Galveston County Daily News
Police chief leaving to fly helicopters
The dean of Galveston County police chiefs is set to retire next month. Glenn Manis, the city's police chief for about 20 years, is leaving police work to fly helicopters.
Odd World: Woman accused of faking breast cancer for implants
Authorities say a Texas woman lied about having breast cancer and spent $10,000 raised at a benefit to have her breasts enlarged.
Man Drives $2M Car into La Marque Lake
A rare $2 million car was nearly destroyed in La Marque when a driver accidently drove the Bugatti Veyron into a lagoon.
West Galveston Tells Cops: You'll Pry Our Golf Carts From Our Cold, Dead, Lazy Hands
Things have been rough on the West End of Galveston, what with the destruction by Hurricane Ike and all that comes from buiding McMansions one inch about sea level.
Homeless man's letter: Judge Crapitto is in - grave danger'
A Galveston County judge recused herself from the trial of a homeless man who sent the judge letters informing her she was in "grave danger." With at least one San Diego FBI special agent present during Monday's trial, Clayton Eric Claflin, 37, was convicted of criminal trespass, stemming from his July 16 arrest from refusing to leave Workforce ...
Texas mother of slain toddler appeals conviction
A new trial is sought for the mother of a toddler dubbed "Baby Grace" after her unidentified body turned up in Galveston Bay.
Men abduct, shoot, dump 19-year old man
One man was in Galveston County Jail on Tuesday and investigators were planning to file charges against another after police said the two kidnapped and shot a 19-year-old Galveston man Friday.
Cops: Men kidnapped, shot Galveston teen
One man was in Galveston County Jail on Tuesday and investigators were planning to file charges against another after police said the two kidnapped and shot a 19-year-old Galveston man Friday.
The Galveston County Daily News
Jury: Zeigler guilty of killing Baby Grace
A jury Friday found Royce Clyde Zeigler II guilty of capital murder in the death of 2-year-old Riley Ann Sawyers, the toddler who became known to world as Baby Grace.
The Galveston County Daily News
Galveston County Clerk leaving office
Thirty-eight years ago, after a brief stint in the insurance business, Mary Ann Daigle joined the Galveston County Clerk's Office.
Galveston County hospitals deny they're flouting laws
Several hospitals and clinics named in the report dispute the findings, saying they provide millions of dollars in free or discounted care every year and provide written copies of their policies to the public.
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