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Police respond to second seawall suicide in two days
A man and two dogs were found dead Thursday morning on the beach near the 1900 block of Boddeker Road, marking the second public suicide in two days.
government
Galveston port tackles growing traffic concerns with new signal
The Wharves Board of Trustees approved a contract with DECO Contractors for the traffic signal project and set a $415,000 maximum cost including contingency funding....
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League City councilman, challenger clash at polling place
League City Councilman Tommy Cones called police on challenger Gregory Van Etten amid a heated campaign dispute at an early voting location. Each candidate disputes the other's account of the confrontation....
government
Galveston port trustees push for closer look at Pier 19 conditions
During a Wharves Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, members discussed the need to examine the structural condition of the pier, including underwater pilings, bulkheads and other infrastructure, before determining what improvements should move forward....