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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....
government
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.
government
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...
government
League City election Q&A: Robert Bruce
City council candidate Robert Bruce answers questions about his priorities, Flock Safety cameras and the future of League City.
government
League City election Q&A: Seth Rowlands
City council candidate Seth Rowlands answers questions about his priorities, Flock Safety cameras and the future of League City.
safety
Fired Texas City communications director disputes dismissal
Jennifer Laird, who was fired Oct. 9 alongside Multimedia Specialist Derek Miller, said the city's decision followed months of public criticism from elected officials and came after she filed a formal complaint alleging commissioners had created a hostile work environment....
business
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....
safety
Galveston police cite driver for excessive speed in causeway rollover
Police accused Scarlett Ashley Charo, 34, of failing to control her speed or maintain a single lane and making unsafe lane changes. Her car struck a black SUV before rolling onto the grassy shoulder of the causeway, police said....
