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Services held for Col. Matteson
Services for a retired colonel and active member of the community were at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at First United Methodist Church.
Knife-Wielding Robbery Suspect Arrested
Investigators say a Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of a man accused of holding clerks at knifepoint while robbing at least five convenience stores in Fort Bend and Brazoria counties.
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Chad Allen Rickaway, 20, of Victoria by deputies Tuesday on a warrant charging him with theft of property valued between $1,500 and $20,000. VICTORIA - Samuel Joseph Hines, 44, of Victoria by deputies Tuesday on a warrant charging him with violation of parole.
Challenging Friendswood may cost residents $1M
Five Friendswood residents opposed to the city's plan to buy Alvin land and issue debt without voter approval might have to front more than $1 million in bond money before a judge hears their case.
Alvin couple shares home with homeless family
A homeless family, who were down on their luck, never gave up hope. Just two days after telling their story to 11 News, they now have a new roof over their heads.
Friendswood Wreck Victims ID's Released
Friendswood Police are releasing further information regarding the fatality crash that killed an Alvin man Monday.
Police say man used stolen car during robbery
Police arrested a man on charges of robbery and stealing a car after they said he took the car from an Alvin woman at knifepoint, then used it while he robbed a League City convenience store.
Judge postpones hearing on Friendswood's plan to issue debt
A Travis County judge on Monday postponed a hearing until July to determine whether Friendswood can issue $11 million in debt without voter approval and buy park land outside city limits.
Alvin Car-Jacking, League City Robbery May Be Connected
Police are investigating whether a woman's weekend carjacking in Alvin is related to a man's arrest on armed robbery charges in League City.
Groups recognized for keeping Texas beautiful
David Howarth helped stop smoking in Lake Jackson restaurants, helped teach students about environmental awareness and worked to clean and beautify his city.
Mayor: Friendswood not suing residents
Friendswood is not suing its residents by asking a judge to validate the city's plan to issue $11 million in debt without voter approval, Mayor David Smith said.
Alvin Parent Teacher VP Arrested For Theft
Alvin ISD police have arrested and charged the vice president of the Parent Teacher Organization at E.C. Mason Elementary School for the theft of over $17,000 in PTO funds.
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Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital Debuts Two New Specially-Equipped Pediatric Ambulances
HOUSTON – Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, home to the Gulf Coast region’s only Level I pediatric trauma center and one of only two in Texas, today unveiled two new ambulances that are so advanced they will serve as mobile pediatric intensive care units.
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Hot summer styles are comfy, '80s-inspired
As we crank up the heat on summer in Southeast Texas, the summer fashions cool down a bit from color to fabric type.
The 27-year-old female driver allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a Manvel HS student
An Alvin ISD bus driver was arrested for what the district tells us was an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Students roar as principal dances for TAKS success
Warner Elementary students show their approval of Principal Michael Maness's performance.
Driver in Alvin shoots himself in leg
A Killeen man is now home after he accidentally shot his own leg as he drove along Highway 6 in Alvin, police said.
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Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Blood Drive
WHO: This blood drive is open to the public.
WHAT: Hospital Blood Drive in Partnership with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, The Blood Center Brazos Valley and The Blood Center East Texas.
WHEN: Thursday, June 18 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
WHERE: Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital11800 Astoria Blvd. Houston, Texas 77089 CES Classroom 1st Floor
CONTACT: To schedule an appointment, please contact Irfan Saood at 281.929.4168To schedule online go to www.giveblood.org and login to Digital Donor.
Enter your sponsor code: 0701SE01
Media contact: Natalie Camarata at 713.303.9644.