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  • 51° Cloudy

    • Galveston, TX (77553)

      Today

      Scattered thunderstorms during the morning becoming more widespread this afternoon. High near 60F. Winds E at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80%..

      Tonight

      Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 51F. Winds NNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

      Updated: February 19, 2019 @ 9:00 am

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  • Woman gets 10 years probation in 2017 death
  • Early morning crash kills one person
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  • Bank merger will create company with $1.4B in assets
  • Rescuers scramble as 2 planes make emergency landings
  • Little League season might be canceled after theft
  • League City man pleads guilty to securities fraud
  • City settles police shooting lawsuit for nearly $500K
  • Longtime Galveston County lawman Joe Max Taylor dies at 86
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