La Marque News

A former school police chief seeks $10 million in damages in a pair of lawsuits that claim the school district trustees wrongfully terminated him based on malicious prosecution, among other things.

The punishments imposed after the November football playoff game brawl between Ozen and La Marque will be reviewed by the University Interscholastic League's highest committee at 9 a.m. Thursday in Austin.

A Del Papa, which has operated on the island for a century, reports construction is on track for an early April completion of its new facilities.

Mr. Daniel Joseph "Joe" Ryan, Sr. went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, February 6, 2012, in Santa Fe.

Gunfire, likely from a rifle, injured two men and damaged their car during an attack early Wednesday morning, authorities said.

Smith, Zachary Christopher Arrest on chrg of Public Intoxication , at 4000 Ih 45, Lamarque, TX, on 2/5/2012. Richardson, William Colby Arrest on chrg of Driving While Lic Suspended/invalid , at 4000 Ih 45, Lamarque, TX, on 2/5/2012. Bateman, Eric Nathan Arrest on chrg of Public Intoxication , at 504 Kipp Av, Kemah, TX, on 2/5/2012. Jordan, Jack ... (more)

Gene Bays, 80, passed away February 3, 2012. Gene was born February 15, 1931 in Galveston, Texas to Louise Ludgate Bays and Eugene D Bays.

School board trustees set out a timeline for the application, interview and hiring of a new superintendent this week, hoping to have a new school leader by July 2. They also decided against having a separate application or interview process for any internal candidates who might seek to replace Bob Brundrett, who resigned last summer.

While there has been talk of Ecomet Burley resigning, the La Marque superintendent said he has no plans to do so.

You can always make a case that new leadership would help turn around a troubled organization.

April James-Jones, owner of Ebony & Ivory Salon, has been known to throw parties for customers, some of whom come from Central Texas.

The Galveston County Master Gardeners and the Galveston County Extension Office sponsor numerous seminars, workshops, plant clinics and other educational programs throughout the year.

La Marque football players, front to back, wide receiver Kendall Hill, wide receiver Brian Allen, quarterback Emanuell Williams, defensive back J'Core Aldridgeand running back Tim Wright signed letters of intent to play college football at the high LA MARQUE - The fax machine in the La Marque athletics office had its busiest day of the past five ... (more)

Something is brewing in Galveston County, and it's not trouble - it's beer. Home brewing is a simple hobby that has grown steadily.

Something is brewing in Galveston County, and it's not trouble - it's beer. Home brewing is a simple hobby that has grown steadily.

LA MARQUE, Texas - A teacher at La Marque Independent School District has been placed on administrative leave while the district's police department looks into an allegation the teacher assaulted a middle school student.

Leland Surovik will be the next athletic director and head football coach at Texas City.

Board the Titanic, solve a murder, wear a big hat and cut the rug 1800s style at the Texas Victorian Weekend in League City next week.

Mrs. Zada E. Long passed from this life Monday afternoon, January 23, 2012, in La Marque.

"Oh Snap!" is a juried cellphone photo exhibit hosted by the College of the Mainland in Texas City next month.