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News
Jury: Zeigler guilty of killing Baby Grace
A jury found Royce Clyde Zeigler II guilty of capital murder in the death of the toddler known to world as Baby Grace.
November 07, 2009
Swine flu kills island resident
A Galveston man who was being treated at the University of Texas Medical Branch for more than a week died Wednesday from swine flu.
November 07, 2009
High tides predicted for Sunday
GALVESTON — High tides Sunday night could leave parts of the West End and Bolivar Peninsula under water.
November 07, 2009
Former federal judge Kent moved to Florida prison
Former federal Judge Samuel Kent, who was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for obstruction of justice, has been moved to a Florida prison.
November 07, 2009
Task force: Expect more bait vehicles
The Galveston County Auto Crimes Task Force plans to ramp up the use of two bait vehicles after three arrests on auto theft charges.
November 07, 2009
Local soldier helped wounded get to hospital
A Santa Fe native was at Fort Hood when a man fired shots at the U.S. Army base, killing 12 people.
November 06, 2009
Schools not seeing alarming flu rates
Although swine flu is widespread in Galveston County, schools aren’t seeing alarming numbers of students out sick, county health officials said.
November 06, 2009
City forms golf cart committee
GALVESTON — The city council will form a committee to make recommendations about where golf carts can be driven on the island.
November 06, 2009
3 face heroin possession charges
FRIENDSWOOD — Three people were arrested on heroin possession charges Wednesday night, Friendswood police said.
November 06, 2009
Closing arguments today in Baby Grace trial
GALVESTON — The jury could consider the lesser manslaughter charge after closing arguments today in the Baby Grace murder trial.
November 06, 2009
La Marque ISD honors alumni
LA MARQUE — La Marque school district inducted four distinguished alumni into its Legacy Hall on Thursday night.
November 06, 2009
Baby Grace case in hands of the jury
A jury is deliberating the fate of Royce Zeigler, who is charged with capital murder in the death of his stepdaughter known as Baby Grace.
November 06, 2009
Report blasts hospital charity policies
A new report criticizes health care providers for not having or not displaying policies about free and discounted medical services.
November 05, 2009
County clerk to retire; 3 already seeking office
It’s four months before Democratic and Republican primaries and already candidates are lining up for the 2010 county elections.
November 05, 2009
Council to consider golf cart committee
GALVESTON — The city council will consider forming a committee to make recommendations about golf cart use in master planned communities and on other streets.
November 05, 2009
Massey announces bid for mayoral race
GALVESTON — Betty Massey, chairwoman of the city’s recovery committee and member of the park board, announced her bid for mayor Wednesday.
November 05, 2009
Volunteers, agencies need help fixing house
HITCHCOCK — The home where Verlis Perrodin has lived for more than 30 years was damaged by Hurricane Ike, and repairs still are not complete.
November 05, 2009
Police: Rally bikers behaved
GALVESTON — Cops wrote about as many citations for noise violations and bad behavior during this year’s Lone Star Motorcycle Rally as in past years.
November 05, 2009
Zeigler kindhearted, caring loving, friends say
GALVESTON — Royce Clyde Zeigler II, accused in the death of a child, was kindhearted, loving and caring, his friends testified Wednesday.
November 05, 2009
Berlin Wall expert to speak at luncheon
GALVESTON — Jeffrey A. Engel will be the guest speaker for the Rotary Club of Galveston luncheon at noon Wednesday.
November 05, 2009
Voters nix three bond proposals
SANTA FE — Voters Tuesday rejected three bond proposals for building a new police station and public works facility and expanding the library.
November 04, 2009
Downtown alcohol ban lifted
FRIENDSWOOD — Voters Tuesday overwhelmingly approved the sale of alcohol at restaurants and grocery stores in the city’s downtown.
November 04, 2009
Grandfather, son and grandson have same birthday
DICKINSON — Three men in the Gondesen family share more than DNA. They all were born on Nov. 4 and will celebrate their birthday today.
November 04, 2009
Stepdad’s suicide note shown to Baby Grace jury
Baby Grace’s stepfather, in a suicide note authorities said he penned, claims his wife’s innocence and that he is guilty of past sins.
November 04, 2009
Man 'killed' in motorcycle accident is alive
GALVESTON — A man who officials said was killed in a motorcycle crash during the Lone Star Rally weekend is actually alive and recovering.
November 04, 2009
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