Galveston County seeks park input at League City meeting
Galveston County is seeking resident comments and recommendations about the county’s parks during a meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Walter Hall Park Pavilion in League City. |
Galveston College to raise tuition
GALVESTON — The board of regents of Galveston College has agreed to increase tuition at the college for the first time since March 2003. The board adopted a graduated tuition increase that first will take effect in the spring and summer semesters of 2011. Galveston College tuition and fees will remain at $30 per credit hour rate for tuition and $12 per credit hour for a building use fee for the ... |
Probe clears Galveston officer in fatal shooting at apartment
A Galveston officer acted in self defense when he fatally shot a man wielding a 12-inch knife, Galveston District Attorney Kurt Sistrunk said today. Sistrunk said an investigation by his office and the Galveston County Sheriff's Office found that Lt. Joel Caldwell, a 17-year veteran, acted to save himself when he shot Jeffrey Kilton Joyce on June 6. |
Galveston DA seeks capital murder charges in fetus' death
GALVESTON - Capital murder charges will be sought against a Hitchcock man charged with shooting a pregnant woman to death in front of her 11-year-old daughter, killing the woman's unborn child, the Galveston County District Attorney said Monday. |
Galveston County Historical Museum Requests Donations for Hotel Galvez New Hall of History
The Galveston County Historical Museum today announced its collaboration with Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, to create a new historical exhibit in honor of hotel’s centennial celebration. The museum is looking for one-of-a-kind items related to Hotel Galvez to be donated to exhibit; donated items will become part of the permanent collection. |
Celebrity Opens Galveston Restaurant
Maggie Rita's Mexican Restaurant had its grand opening Thursday with its owner, actor / comedian Carlos Mencia, in attendance. Mencia is best known for his Comedy Central show, Mind of Mencia. He's the only celebrity to own a restaurant in Galveston and many consider it a big boost to the local economy. Galveston's continued Hurricane Ike recovery is getting a little celebrity assistance. |
Potential police, fire cuts have Galveston residents worried
GALVESTON, Texas – Police and fire officials are negotiating with the city over potential budget cuts. The firefighters union said public safety could be threatened if staffing levels are reduced. "We're not looking for pay raises," said Mark Mahady, president of the Galveston Professional Firefighters Local 571. “We’re hoping to bargain in good faith with the city.” The city is blaming a ... |
Galveston to try 17-year-old as adult in kidnapping case
A 17-year-old boy accused of assisting in the kidnapping of a Harris County woman at gunpoint was certified in Family Court today to be tried as an adult in Galveston County. |
Are Parts Of Galveston Unprotected From Hurricane?
Local 2 Investigates is looking into claims the state is leaving parts of Galveston Island more vulnerable to hurricane damage. |
Layoff talk portends storm on Galveston Island
A brawl over proposed police and firefighter layoffs is looming as Galveston officials wrestle with a projected $5 million budget shortfall while the city's recovery from Hurricane Ike is hampered by a national economic downturn. |
