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Galveston News

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

10 hrs ago | KHOU-TV Houston

Texas City women attacked by 3 pit bulls

“You can't blame the breed because it's not the dogs' fault”

Two women were recovering Tuesday from an early morning attack by three pit bulls, the owner of which had been cited before for allowing them to roam the neighborhood. via KHOU-TV Houston

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19 hrs ago | KHOU-TV Houston

Galveston peddles safety with bike trail plan

Jo Soske rides her rainbow-colored beach cruiser along the seawall at least once a day. via KHOU-TV Houston

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Yesterday | KDBC

Jury clears former Galveston photographer

A jury has acquitted a former photographer for The Galveston County Daily News on charges that he interfered with police by refusing to stop taking pictures of an arrest. via KDBC

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Wednesday | KHOU-TV Houston

La Marque wants to block release of drowning victim's 911 call

“I would like some investigation to be done ... I didn't want to listen to it, but I had so many conflicting reports from detectives and officers. It's not matching up”

City officials have asked the Texas Attorney General's Office to block the release of a 911 audio recording of a wreck-related drowning, citing the family's wishes and litigation fears. via KHOU-TV Houston

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Tuesday May 13 | Houston Chronicle

La Marque man charged with killing woman inside car

A La Marque man shot a woman to death after chasing the vehicle she was in, ramming it and forcing it to stop, Galveston police said on Monday. via Houston Chronicle

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Monday May 12 | Lone Star Times

Reminder: Tax Freedom Day party TODAY

Just a quick reminder: Galveston County Tax Assessor-Collector Cheryl Johnson will host a Tax Freedom Day celebration tonight. via Lone Star Times

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Saturday May 10 | KHOU-TV Houston

Texas Rangers called to audit Galveston PD

The Texas Rangers are sending 10 agents to the island to audit the Galveston Police Department's property room after District Attorney Kurt Sistrunk was forced to dismiss 16 cases because of compromised ... via KHOU-TV Houston

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Saturday May 10 | Houston Chronicle

Couple sought in Galveston Co. abduction of own kids

Charges are being prepared against a couple who are being sought in the abduction of four children from an Algoa foster home in violation of a court order, the Galveston County Sheriff's Office said today. via Houston Chronicle

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Thursday May 8 | KHOU-TV Houston

Salvation Army near fund goal but costs rise

“The big thing for us is the fact that we see the impact the Salvation Army has here”

The artist's rendering of the new Salvation Army building that will be located on 51st Street in Galveston near the Pelican Island bridge. via KHOU-TV Houston

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Wednesday May 7 | KHOU-TV Houston

Century-old cast-iron griffin stolen from Galveston tourist landmark

“It weighed 100 pounds or more, easily”

One of the griffins that stands guard outside Galveston's famed Bishop's Palace is missing. via KHOU-TV Houston

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Galveston, Texas is located in Galveston County and is part of the Houston Metro Area. Zip codes in Galveston include 77550, 77551, and 77554.