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Loud music may be motive in shooting
A man accused of shooting two neighbors, possibly over loud music, was jailed on felony assault charges, authorities said Monday.
Kemah police capture thief after chase
Thursday afternoon Kemah Police officers responded to a shop lifting call at Wal-Mart and were informed that the thief had fled the store and was leaving in a brown truck traveling south on SH 146.
Galveston County to begin Ike home buyouts
Galveston County commissioners on Wednesday got formal approval for a massive home buyout program that would convert as many as 900 Hurricane Ike-damaged homes into open land.
Task force arrests fugitive in Bacliff
The Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force swooped down on a felon wanted by the Galveston County Sheriff's Office for a felony firearms violation, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and another warrant for assaulting a family member in which the victim was injured.
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Tips sought in unsolved 2009 homicides
As 2010 gets under way, authorities are seeking leads to help develop suspects in the county's unsolved homicides from 2009 before the cases turn cold.
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Pawnshops see uptick in new customers
Hit reality show 'Pawn Stars' is fueling mainstream fascination about an industry long the subject of shady stereotypes.
Cops Chasing Robbers dumping Loot Out the Window of Getaway Car
Four game room robbery suspects were arrested after a chase with speeds of 100 mph ended in a crash near Interstate 45 and FM 646.
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Police: Suspected robbers dump cash out window during chase
A group of thieves who held up a game room decided they didn't want the cash after all, according to police.
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4 arrested in armed robbery of game room
Four game room robbery suspects were arrested after a chase with speeds of 100 mph ended in a crash near Interstate 45 and FM 646.
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4 tagged on felony graffiti charges
Four men arrested Thursday on charges of spray painting an elementary school with gang graffiti also were the focus of tagging at a Texas City community pool, authorities said.
Federal Aid, State Insurance Department Help Still Available for Ike Recovery
Galveston County residents needing home repair assistance resulting from 2008's Hurricane Ike can get federal help through a nearly $100 million grant program.
Applications will soon be available to residents who are seeking assistance to repair or replace homes that were damaged or destroyed due to Hurricane Ike, according to the Galveston County Housing Assistance Program.
Home invasions in Texas City, Bacliff, Dickinson probed
Three home invasions reported this week have police probing whether the same bandits are responsible for the burglaries, authorities said Wednesday.
Bandits sought in 3 home invasions
TEXAS CITY, Texas -- Three home invasions reported this week have police probing whether the same bandits are responsible for the burglaries, authorities said Wednesday.
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13,000 asked to restrict water use
Residents in North County communities are being asked to conserve water for about a week after a major waterline between Texas City and Bacliff collapsed.
Inmate hangs himself in Montgomery County Jail, wanted in Galveston
A Montgomery County Jail inmate was pronounced dead at a local hospital Friday evening, where he was taken by ambulance after hanging himself in the jail's infirmary, according to Sheriff's Office officials.
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Ike ripped Vietnamese fishing community
The fishing boat parted the canal waters as if it were opening a curtain. In the folds of wake that followed burned the reflection of the evening sky over Dickinson Bay.
Soldier who died at home identified
From staff reports FORT HOOD - Post officials have released the name of a soldier who died Friday.