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Harris County approves new driving course to train deputies for pursuits, emergency calls
Harris County deputies could soon have a new place to practice everything from avoiding crashes to safely ending pursuits. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is planning a new driving training facility that officials say will provide deputies with a dedicated course to prepare fo...
schools
University of Texas Medical Branch celebrates 135 years
Students, alumni and faculty believe a culture of service, innovation and resilience still defines the University of Texas Medical Branch after 135 years of serving Galveston County through storms, pandemics and tragedy....
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College of the Mainland, Gulf Copper launch shipbuilding apprenticeships
College of the Mainland and Gulf Copper officials formally announced the partnership Monday, unveiling U.S. Department of Labor-registered apprenticeships for marine fabricators and quality assurance and quality control inspectors....
schools
Ghost wolf expo to pair conservation and craft beer
Hosted by the Galveston Ghost Wolves team, part of the Gulf Coast Canine Project, the expo at Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., will feature presentations and educational tables from conservation organizations and government agencies....
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Hitchcock 'regrets' 100,000-gallon sewage overflow
The overflow was caused by two pumps malfunctioning at the Delany Road wastewater lift station, which pumps wastewater to a higher elevation, the city said....
parks
Forecasters see low risk for Galveston County from Gulf disturbance
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance in the Bay of Campeche, giving it a 70% chance of formation by late Wednesday into Thursday.
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College of the Mainland, Gulf Copper to announce new workforce partnership
The event will include a signing ceremony outlining a new opportunity designed to create pathways from the classroom into the industrial workforce.