Bacliff man convicted of manslaughter in decades-old ‘Texas Killing Fields’ case
A jury convicted Elmore of manslaughter and using or exhibiting a deadly weapon in the death of Laura Miller, who disappeared in 1984 at age 16.
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Dickinson resident held at detention center with health, reporting complaints
Cristina Velasquez, a U.S. citizen, said Friday that her husband, Javier Ernesto Lopez Cortez, waited weeks to receive medication for bronchitis at the Houston Processing Center, a detention facility operated by Tennessee-based CoreCivic....
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Economy, cost of living driving people to the polls in Galveston County
Some voters in Galveston County cited discontent with the Republican Party as their reason for voting, while others planned to vote along party lines in hopes of maintaining Republican majorities in state and federal government....
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Three teens charged in Bacliff aggravated robbery
Jazreale Bilbrey, 18, Rodney Crow, 19, and Cayden Hastings, 17, each have been charged with aggravated robbery, with bond set at $150,000 apiece.
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League City election Q&A: Julius Segelquist
City council candidate Julius Segelquist answers questions about his priorities, Flock Safety cameras and the future of League City.
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Galveston port marks major milestone in cargo expansion
Port officials, state lawmakers, maritime industry representatives and local leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing the project, which replaces deteriorating waterfront infrastructure with modern cargo facilities designed to accommodate larger operations and f...
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BNSF Railway scraps long idle locomotives in Galveston
BNSF Railway Company, confirmed the scrapping project underway, but declined to divulge additional details, such as the timeline, reason for the project or the cost involved....