Report: CF Montreal sign veteran forward Alexis Sanchez
CF Montreal is signing Alexis Sanchez, one of the most heralded Chilean soccer players of all time, The Athletic reported Monday.
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Rangers closes cocaine-linked custodial death case after jury no-action vote
Texas Ranger Kyle Cornell began investigating Jarrod Jermaine Holt’s death in the Galveston County Jail from what the Sheriff’s Office described as medical complications after Holt ingested cocaine prior to his arrest May 3....
schools
Controversial Galveston property to soon open as a park with deep historic ties
The debate about the most suitable use of the Rosenberg Elementary School land overshadowed the property's historic significance to the island.
government
Texas City holds public discussion on Flock license plate readers
The presentation came amid questions from residents and commissioners about privacy and oversight of the technology.
government
Texas City adopts tax rate as commissioners clash over city’s financial condition
The city’s no-new-revenue rate is expected to generate about $35.2 million in property tax revenue. About $30 million will go toward maintenance and operations, while roughly $5.2 million will be used for debt service, Finance Director Laura Boyd told commissioners....
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Health district reports decline in opioid deaths
Since its creation in 2022, the Galveston County Opioid Defense Effort has overseen a sharp decline in opioid-related deaths, according to a health district statement....
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Signs of change: Galveston rolls out new island-wide wayfinding system
A new island-wide wayfinding system is designed to make navigation easier for visitors while encouraging them to venture beyond the destination that first brought them to the island....
safety
League City seeks citizen oversight of Flock data
The Citizen Data Privacy Committee would oversee audits examining both the police department’s use of Flock data and what happens to that data once it leaves the city’s control, Mayor Nick Long said Thursday....