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Word of mouth brings Ball High's Class of 1966 together for reunion in Galveston
Cynthia Wygant Mellon and several classmates spent months tracking down graduates and organizing the reunion after discovering records from previous gatherings had been lost or damaged....
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State to remove stranded boat in Galveston despite ownership questions
The Texas General Land Office, with funding provided by the Gulf of America Alliance, plans to remove Acta, a recreational fiberglass vessel blown aground by Hurricane Beryl in July 2024 near 6801 Broadway....
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Public charge changes raise fears among Texas immigrant families
The Department of Homeland Security finalized the regulation in July, with implementation beginning Sept. 18. The agency maintains the rule doesn't change eligibility for public assistance programs, although its own analysis anticipates reduced participation....
government
Galveston County honors local health authority after decade managing crisis
Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution recognizing Dr. Philip Keiser, who retired Oct. 1 as the county’s local health authority and CEO of the Galveston County Health District....
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League City election Q&A: Councilman Tommy Cones
Councilman Tommy Cones answers questions about his priorities, Flock Safety cameras and the future of League City as he seeks another term.
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League City election Q&A: Gregory Van Etten
City council candidate Greg Van Etten answers questions about his priorities, Flock Safety cameras and the future of League City.
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Galveston woman charged in child sexual exploitation investigation
B-Liss Milton, 43, was charged with possession of visual material depicting sexual assault of a child following an investigation by the sheriff's office Major Crimes Unit and the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force....