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Galveston man bites woman's neck, claims to be vampireGALVESTON -- A man claiming to be a vampire was in the Galveston County jail today after attacking a woman over the weekend.
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Outdoor watering banned in most of Galveston CountyAuthorities have banned outdoor watering in most Galveston County municipalities as Texas continues to grapple with its record drought.
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Galveston County's last unknown Ike victim finally ID'dThe body of a Galveston County woman who presumably drowned during Hurricane Ike in 2008 has been identified as Susan Hardin Shealy of
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Galveston County last to ban fireworksGALVESTON - Galveston County today became the last county in the Houston area to announce a total ban on fireworks because of fire
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Hitchcock train derailment blocks roadsThe train dumped a load of plastic pellets in Galveston County.
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Shrimp boat captain charged in Texas City killingA shrimp boat captain surrendered at the Galveston County Jail after he was charged with murder in the June 3 shooting of long-time friend
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Live oaks replacing iconic Isle trees along BroadwayThe Galveston County Daily News reports 36 of the towering trees are being planted in the median of the east end of the island city's main
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Surviving passenger ID'd in fatal dead-end wreck in BacliffA Bacliff man died after driving his car at high speed toward a dead end and striking a parked trailer, a Galveston County Sheriff's office
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Galveston County chase ends in suspect's suicideA man who led Texas City police on a high-speed chase, evading spikes and drawing gun fire, killed himself Saturday as authorities were
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Galveston County Sheriff Freddie Poor won't seek re-electionIn a surprise move, Galveston County Sheriff Freddie Poor has announced that he would not seek re-election to a second term of office. In an announcement to staff last week, Poor said...