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

4 hrs ago | The Facts

Manvel bracing for rapid population increase

With Houston suburbia continuing its march southward, a new Manvel subdivision is planned to offer small-town charm just a short drive from the big city.

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Related Topix: Brazoria County, TX, Houston, TX, Iowa Colony, TX

Fri Jul 25, 2008

The Facts

Manvel bracing for rapid population increase

With Houston suburbia continuing its march southward, a new Manvel subdivision is planned to offer small-town charm just a short drive from the big city.

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Related Topix: Brazoria County, TX, Houston, TX, Iowa Colony, TX

Thu Jul 24, 2008

Houston Press

Brazoria County -- Come for the Beaches

With high gas prices, you can just putter down to the beaches of Brazoria County and save a wad on gas.

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Related Topix: Houston Metro, Brazoria County, TX, Angleton, TX

Tue Jul 22, 2008

The Facts

Police search for suspects in bank robberies

Even his wife thought he did it. When police received tips from someone who believed they knew who robbed a Pearland-area bank June 3, they showed surveillance video to the suspect's wife.

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Related Topix: Lake Jackson, TX, Brazoria County, TX, Pearland, TX

Sun Jul 20, 2008

The Facts

High fuel prices boosting area tourism

Increases at the pump might be painful for drivers, but area business leaders say the recent economic downturn is helping Brazoria County communities stay competitive in the tourism market.

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Related Topix: Houston Metro, Lake Jackson, TX, Commerce (Texas A&M University System), Texas A&M University System, Brazoria County, TX, Angleton, TX

Wed Jun 18, 2008

The Facts

Beware of scams that prey on trust

Human beings, despite how often they are reminded and warned of the unscrupulous actions perpetrated by their fellow man, remain inherently trusting.

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Related Topix: Brazoria County, TX, Brazoria Metro, Houston Metro, Brazoria, TX

Tue Jun 10, 2008

The Facts

Eatery fire cause unknown

Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that burned the interior of a restaurant in Manvel.

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Wed May 21, 2008

Click2Houston

Armed Robberies Spike At Banks

There's been a spike in bank robberies involving weapons, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Brazoria County, TX, Houston, TX

Mon May 19, 2008

The Facts

Pearland has third bank robbery in month

Police are looking for a man who walked into a Pearland bank, calmly handed a teller a note demanding money and then left with several thousand dollars.

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Related Topix: Pearland, TX, Brazoria County, TX

Sat May 17, 2008

The Facts

Fuel costs straining budgetS

If rising gas prices are hitting you in the pocketbook, try topping off a fleet of 250 vehicles.

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Related Topix: Pearland, TX, Liverpool, TX, Brazoria County, TX, Danbury, TX, Education Etc.

Mon May 12, 2008

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Seeking Assistance in Identifying Texas Bank Robber

The FBI and Manvel Police Department are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the masked man who took one teller hostage while robbing another at a Manvel bank. via Federal Bureau of Investigation

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Related Topix: Alvin, TX, Houston, TX

Thu Apr 24, 2008

The Galveston County Daily News

Friendswood, Santa Fe come out on top

Baseball Friendswood 5, Manvel 3 The Mustangs scored two runs in the sixth inning to clinch at least a share of the District 23-4A championship. via The Galveston County Daily News

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Related Topix: World News, Mexico, Santa Fe, TX, Galveston Metro, Texas City, TX, Angleton, TX

Tue Apr 22, 2008

The Facts

Gunman robs bank in Manvel

“But it's unusual to hit the same bank three times.”

Manvel police and FBI agents were looking late Tuesday for a man who robbed a bank at gunpoint that morning. via The Facts

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Related Topix: US Federal Bureau of Investigation, US News, Alvin, TX, Houston, TX

Wed Apr 16, 2008

The Facts

Pilot survives morning plane crash

The pilot of a crop duster that crashed near Highway 288 at about 6:45 a.m. Wednesday appeared to have sustained only minor injuries, a police officer and EMS technician said. via The Facts

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Related Topix: Air Accidents, Iowa Colony, TX

Mon Apr 14, 2008

Washington Post

Hints From Heloise

Discussion Policy Discussion Policy CLOSE Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. via Washington Post

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Sun Apr 06, 2008

The Galveston County Daily News

Dickinson, Texas City come up with wins

Baseball Dickinson 9, Angleton 1 Ray Whitley got the win for the Gators, striking out four batters over seven innings. via The Galveston County Daily News

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Related Topix: Angleton, TX, Friendswood, TX, Texas City, TX, Galveston Metro, Dickinson, TX

Wed Apr 02, 2008

The Galveston County Daily News

Texas City boys fall; Lady Gators dominate

Baseball Friendswood 6, Texas City 4 The Mustangs broke a 4-4 tie in the fifth inning off a Sting error and held on for the crucial district victory. via The Galveston County Daily News

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Related Topix: Angleton, TX, Galveston Metro, Texas City, TX, La Marque, TX

Mon Mar 31, 2008

The Facts

Hearings on voting proposal scheduled

“We want to know how Brazoria County feels about us participating in this program. Is it a good idea? Why? If they're against us, why? We want the public to tell us.”

Public hearings begin Wednesday on a measure proponents say could make voting more convenient. via The Facts

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Related Topix: Houston Metro, Houston, TX, Jones Creek, TX, Brazoria County, TX, Lake Jackson, TX

Sat Mar 29, 2008

The Facts

Early vote sites fewer for runoffs

“We just don't look for a large turnout.”

Voters will have fewer places to cast an early ballot in the April 8 runoff election than were available for this month's primary. via The Facts

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Related Topix: Brazoria County, TX, Sweeny, TX, West Columbia, TX, US News

Mon Mar 24, 2008

The Facts

Manvel library immortalized in 1995 movie

“When it was torn down, it was practically condemned”

Its walls and foundation are gone, but the memory of the old Manvel library will forever be preserved on film. via The Facts

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Related Topix: Brazoria County, TX, Libraries

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Manvel, Texas is located in Brazoria County and is part of the Houston Metro Area. Zip codes in Manvel, TX include 77578.

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