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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...
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No charges yet for official accused of giving alcohol to minorsIf convicted of the misdemeanor, Galveston County Treasurer Kevin Walsh could be sentenced to a maximum of a year in the county jail and fined up to $4,000.
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Body found on Galveston beach identified as fishermanA body washed onto a Galveston beach was identified Wednesday as a Vietnamese fisherman from Anahuac reported missing last month, according to the Galveston County Medical Examiner's...
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Tri-County Black Chamber expands its reachThe Tri-County Black Chamber of Commerce has expanded its service area to Galveston County, joining forces with the Galveston Chamber of Commerce to promote economic opportunities in...
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Police: Robber hits same Galveston Co. lot twice in eight hoursGalveston County sheriff's deputies are looking for a brazen robber who struck twice in the same day Tuesday in the parking lot Family Dollar in Bacliff.
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Galveston County prosecutor quits after DWI chargeA prosecutor known for his tough prosecution of drunken drivers has resigned following his arrest on the same charge last month.
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League City man sentenced in death of his infant sonGALVESTON — A League City man was sentenced to life imprisonment today after his conviction in the death of his 6-week-old son. Galveston County District Judge Lonnie Cox...
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James Polk Simpson, 87, fought crime in GalvestonJames Polk Simpson was worried. Two hand-picked investigators had gathered evidence over seven months on more than 60 gambling joints, bordellos and illegal bars in Galveston County,...
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Infant found on porch in tool bag, police sayAn an infant only a few hours old was in critical condition Tuesday at Clear Lake Hospital in Webster after being discovered in a tool bag on a Dickinson porch, a Galveston County...
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Infant found on Dickinson doorstep this morningGALVESTON — An an infant only a few hours old is in critical condition at Clear Lake Hospital in Webster today after being discovered in a tool bag on a Dickinson porch, a...
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Galveston may allow golf carts on public beachesThe Galveston County Daily News reported Tuesday that Texas General Land Office Commissioner Jerry Patterson has sent a letter saying the city can submit an amendment to its...