July 03, 2008 -- Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Kurt Sistrunk today announced that Galveston County, along with Brazoria and Harris counties, will be participating in the first "No Refusal" weekend for those charged with driving while intoxicated during the Fourth of July weekend. More
July 03, 2008 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office today announced that a former health care facility office manager from Flower Mound has been arrested on charges of stealing more than $10,000 from resident funds. More
July 03, 2008 -- Congressman Ted Poe recently spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives about Francis Scott Key, author of the National Anthem, and Sam Houston, commander of the Texas Army during the Texas war of independence. More
July 03, 2008 -- United States Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday issued a statement regarding legislation signed into law that adds the names of two Texans to the title of the Voting Rights Act Reauthorization of 2006. More
July 03, 2008 -- Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson, who is stepping down on July 6, on Wednesday released a podcast reflecting on his time in office. More
July 03, 2008 -- Representatives from the City of Galveston, Galveston County Health District and the Galveston Historical Foundation will be present to answer questions from the public at a lead-based paint community workshop on July 9 at the Rosenberg Library. More
July 03, 2008 -- The City of Galveston today issued a reminder that possession or lighting of fireworks is not permitted in the city limits. More
July 03, 2008 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office today issued a consumer alert concerning spam e-mails using Attorney General Greg Abbott's photo and the office's web page banner to appear legitimate. More
July 03, 2008 -- The Texas Attorney General's Office on Wednesday announced that a multistate agreement with MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. to implement changes to prevent financial fraud in money transfers. More
July 03, 2008 -- Pasadena City Council on Tuesday voted 8-1, with Ralph Riggs opposed, to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending the City's rules regarding water, sewers and sewage disposal. More
July 03, 2008 -- Texas City City Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve an ordinance establishing a temporary speed limit of 45 miles per hour along State Highway 3 from the north city limit to .33 miles north of FM 1764. More
July 03, 2008 -- Port Arthur City Council on Tuesday voted 5-3, with John Beard, Jack Chatman, Jr. and Martin Flood opposed, to approve a resolution requiring Truth and Education, Inc., which operates a radio station, to vacate an office it has occupied in Port Arthur's City Hall. More
July 03, 2008 -- Lynn Mattingly of Shelter Buddies of Texas, Inc. reports that a foster home has been found for Emmie, a Dachshund that would have been euthanized because of lack of a place to recover after surgery. More
July 03, 2008 -- Taylor Lake Village City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve placing "No Parking" signs on Shorewood Street northbound at Lazywood to Woodhaven. More
July 02, 2008 -- The Port of Galveston has published its E-Newsletter for July. More
July 02, 2008 -- The City of Galveston is encouraging residents to register with the Mayor's Citizens Response Team as soon as possible if they have special medical needs or will need transportation assistance if a mandatory hurricane evacuation is ordered. More
July 02, 2008 -- The Port of Galveston announced today that on June 20 Moody's Investors Service upgraded the ratings assigned to the Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves Revenue Bonds 1998 Series A, 1999 Cruise Terminal and 2004 Series A and B Refunding Bonds to Baa1 from Baa2. More
July 02, 2008 -- The Texas State Senate on Tuesday announced that the Texas Education Agency has released data on Texas kids' fitness. More
July 02, 2008 -- The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston today announced that it has opened a 40-bed residential and therapeutic facility for homeless veterans. More
July 02, 2008 -- The City of League City has changed locations for its Fourth of July Citizen Appreciation Day from League Park to the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center. More
July 02, 2008 -- Governor Rick Perry today announced that Santana Textiles will receive a $1.65 million investment from the Texas Enterprise Fund to establish a denim manufacturing plant in Edinburg, Texas. More
July 02, 2008 -- The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake will present "Water: A Themed Exhibit" from August 21 to September 25. More
July 02, 2008 -- The Texas Forest Service today announced that recent rainfall across the state has not been enough to end risks of wildfires. More
July 02, 2008 -- The Galveston County Animal Shelter has put out an urgent appeal for a foster home for a dog that needs surgery. The animal will be euthanized if a foster home can't be found tonight. More
July 02, 2008 -- Galveston County Judge Jim Yarbrough is miffed at the refusal by a majority of Galveston City Council to honor his request that a representative of the County be appointed to the Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority. More
July 02, 2008 -- The Texas Governor's Office today announced that Mary Katherine Stout has been named as the new director of Budget, Planning and Policy Division. More
July 02, 2008 -- The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston will present "Tuna Does Vegas" on August 5-24. More
July 02, 2008 -- The Rotary Club International of Seabrook recently installed its new officers and board members for the upcoming year. More
July 02, 2008 -- The Texas Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting on July 15 to announce federal funding allocations for a program to provide transportation for the elderly and disabled. More
July 02, 2008 -- The Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter on Tuesday announced that it is appealing a decision made by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to grant a license for disposal of radioactive material in Andrews County. More