A strong storm moved over the Greater Houston area starting about 5 a.m.
A jury late Tuesday found Broderick Dewayne Batiste, 40, also known as Big-O, guilty of one count of capital murder the same day that attorneys made closing arguments in the trial that lasted longer than a week, court records show.
Texas City holds their annual citywide Eggstravaganza at Carlos Garza Sportsplex.
Crystal Capetillo, 33, of Texas City, died at Mainland Medical Center after being pulled out of a burning house.
Galveston County Voter Registrar Cheryl Johnson says Galveston District Attorney Jack Roady isn't doing his job if he doesn't investigate.
Wanda McDaniels wants between $100,000 and $200,000 for damages she asserts she received by slipping on cheese.
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The City of Texas City commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the 1947 Texas City Disaster with a solemn ceremony Tuesday at Memorial Park in Texas City.
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Although storm systems have moved across Texas on a regular basis, rain is still needed in most of Galveston County as we move through the third week of April. The system that passed through the area on Friday and Saturday brought only 0.01 inch of rain to Galveston and only 0.13 inch to Lea…
Many attended the all-black Woodland Elementary and Lincoln High schools before the former La Marque Independent School District was integrated in the early '70s. In its heyday, Lincoln Auditorium served as the venue for many of the school functions and community events.
Mable Pratt is running for re-election as the representative for District 2 on the board of trustees for the Texas City Independent School District. Election Day is May 4.
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The municipal utility district wants to spend $39 million to expand its aging wastewater treatment plant.
Three top Texas leaders said they'd be behind raising the sales tax rate cap. Local legislators said they could support the idea.
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The 1947 Texas City disaster was the deadliest industrial accident in U.S. history and one of the largest non-nuclear explosions.
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Each year, for as long as anyone can remember, The Galveston County Daily News has devoted some time and effort to reporting about our communities and organizations in ways slightly different than usual. Rather than chasing the news or hot topics of the day, we take a step back and look at t…
If the 86th Texas Legislature ends with new school finance rules in place, it will answer the prayers and requests of leaders and educators across Galveston County.
More and more colleges in Galveston County and elsewhere are preparing students for future careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math in response to growing demand in the job market.
A Galveston County grand jury in 2014 indicted Broderick Dewayne Batiste, 40, who is also known as Big-O, with capital murder in connection with the shooting deaths of Jorge Vargas, 33, and Miranda Vargas, 15, at the family’s home.
Teresa Kumelski's letter regarding the Violence Against Women Act was less than truthful ("Weber voted against the best interests of women," The Daily News, April 9).
In Texas, we depend on water. From Lake Livingston down to Galveston Bay, a complex network of waters connects our region. We live among over 2,500 miles of bayous, 120,000 acres of wetlands, three major rivers and countless streams.
The police department plans to reveal the names in a press conference on Monday.
Middleton's bill irks libertarians, counting down the days to election.
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A developing storm system and area of low pressure over the central Plains will result in gusty winds and Small Craft Advisories for Galveston Bay and offshore Gulf waters. The winds are a result of an intense storm moving out of the Rockies into the Plains. This storm will bring prodigious …
The Daily News honored its 2019 Citizens and Business of the Year during a reception in Texas City on Tuesday evening.
Officials said the woman may have been squatting in a vacant house.
Two of the people charged are implicated in a January robbery in Galveston
April is National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, a time to recognize the prevalence of abuse and neglect in Galveston County. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Galveston County is issuing a call to action for residents of Galveston County to stand against child abuse and take…
Six February/March polls, ignored by the mainstream media, caught my attention. Combined results of three U.S. polls show Americans prefer free market capitalism over socialism by a margin of 6 to 2, and 40 percent of Democrats prefer socialism. China adopted capitalism to grow its economy, …
Commissioner Darrell Apffel calls for help in reviewing legal department's caseload.
The home wasn't a random target, police said.
Ten days after first proposing the idea, commissioners are going to have a workshop about it.
Decision on second round of public hearings could come next week.
The company is working to integrate its Galveston Bay facility, which it purchased from BP in 2013 for $2.5 billion.
Police arrested Christopher McHenry after he entered the Texas City Police Department early Wednesday morning to report that someone had been following him.
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Local emergency service providers frequently must wait several hours for space to open at one of the mainland emergency rooms.
An education bill is passed; voter registration ends today; Abbott appoints locals to state boards.
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Spring weather is returning after winter paid a brief and gusty visit to Galveston County. The good news is that, if intermediate to long-term forecasts hold, we may be in for a long spell of mild, spring weather. Maximum temperatures should climb well into the 70’s in the Galveston-Houston …
The Texas City Stings got a late goal in each half and rode an excellent performance from the midfield and defense to top the Houston Northside Panthers, 2-0, in their Region III-5A area round playoff match Tuesday night at Henry Winston Stadium.
The specific cause of the increase in violence is hard to trace, according to several local law enforcement agencies. But some investigators are seeing a definite increase.
After two years of investigation by the special council that cleared the president and everyone in his administration of conspiring with the Russians, The Daily News still wants to keep this debacle alive by calling for the release of hundreds of documents (“Releasing the Mueller report in t…
Owner of store where shooting occurred answers lawsuit.
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Amanda Valdez’s two goals and a strong overall finish saw the Texas City Lady Stings defeat the Alvin Shadow Creek Lady Sharks, 2-1, in their Region III-5A area round playoff match Tuesday at Henry Winston Stadium.
Miles Christian Mitchell, 18, of Texas City, died late Sunday after being transported to the HCA Mainland Medical Center, Lt. Chad Waggoner said, spokesman for the La Marque Police Department.
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The second day of the Galveston County Fair and Rodeo brought an equal share of first-time visitors and rodeo veterans to the fairgrounds at Jack Brooks Park.
U.S. Rep. fielded questions about gun control, religious right and violence against women.
Texas City used a solid defensive effort to shut down Dayton, 2-0, in Friday's Region III-5A bi-district contest at Bulldog Stadium.
While they didn't make a decision of the fate of the county legal department, county commissioners Friday made some preparations for the move.
Congress will investigate Texas' attempt to check the citizenship of tens of thousands of voters.
Two Galveston County men have pleaded guilty in federal court for their role in trying to smuggle two people into the United States.
Commissioners could decide to eliminate the eight-employee department as soon as Friday.
Highlighted by three district champions, Galveston County will enter 10 soccer teams into the UIL bi-district playoffs Thursday and Friday. Here's who's playing who, when and where.
The Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a supplemental budget bill that could send more than $10 million to Santa Fe Independent School District.
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A number of people have commented on the rather dramatic line of thunderstorms that rolled across Galveston County on Monday night. They were particularly curious about the fact that most forecasts put the chances of thunderstorm development at only 20-30% and a few media outlets called for …
After years of waiting and discussion, Galveston County finally appears ready to construct a new facility for the county's medical examiners.
The chase ended on 6th Street in Texas City; man held on $42,500 bond.
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