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Friendswood Teen’s Defense Seeks to Present Evidence That Fatal Shooting Was Driven by Psychosis Caused by Acne Medication: https://t.co/IbiHAgmvM8

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Fire destroys cabin cruiser docked at League City marina: https://t.co/jbb0DdaOMD

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Alligator Having “Spa Day” Swims Close to Family in Galveston: https://t.co/BvSJpkEyDS

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Argument Between Two Men in Convenience Store Ends in Fatal Shooting in Bacliff: https://t.co/NYDpmj0iM2

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Former Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Jail Deputy Indicted for Inmate’s Death: https://t.co/0ZAO8Q8Swu

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TRAFFIC ALERT: 6-vehicle crash on Gulf Feeder near Lowry Expressway in Texas City: https://t.co/Yvd1gx1mzS

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Roadway Construction at Galveston Cruise Terminals Will Cause Backups: https://t.co/6oL7ypxYJ9

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MUST SEE VIDEO: Firefighters jump into Galveston Bay to pull burning boat away from the pier in San Leon/Bacliff area: https://t.co/U3DT8A9qQP

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“I was born in North Carolina, I was sold in Georgia, and then they took me to Galveston, Texas, where I was sold again," were the words of "Lucy," an 1858 slave, as portrayed by reenactor Alice Gatson. https://t.co/u9AdoQkS5s

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According to the probable cause affidavit used to charge Ethan Merritt-Clark, he and another passenger got into a verbal and then physical altercation as they headed to the baggage claim area. https://t.co/WfLKVt0QEC

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The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team was called to assist in the search for a woman presumed killed when her boat was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning (4/9/2025).

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Officials urge anyone with information about the incident to contact Texas City Animal Control.
Or Texas City Police Department 409-643-5720 https://t.co/k1ZXKHSeqe

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The scene is near Levi Fry Intermediate School, officials said alternate school bus routes were developed, and the district’s sheriff’s office school liaison deputies are assisting. Operations at the school campus are running as scheduled.

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Texas City man with cognitive issues reported missing by family

Miller Nicholas was last seen at his residence in the 1200 block of 6th Avenue North. https://t.co/ffoWhITW7d

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The Independence Village is a non-profit organization in Texas City founded in 1982 that provides affordable housing for adults with mental, cognitive, or physical disabilities. https://t.co/6A6YEjETlT

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Overnight motorcycle crash ends up fatal in League City https://t.co/Ge8QTQmdif

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Miguel Espinoza pleaded guilty to 4 counts of intoxicated manslaughter and one count of intoxicated assault in connection to an August 6, 2022 crash in Galveston that took the lives of Felipe Bentancur, 49; Destiny Uvalle, 25; Brailyn Cantu, 14; and Kaisyn Bentancur, 4. The family was riding in a rented golf cart during a family vacation when Espinoza blew through an intersection.

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For several weeks of undergoing repairs and maintenance, the largest heavy lift vessel made in the U.S., the TX-10000 was christened on Sunday (3/23/2025).

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Kemah police overnight Sunday (3/23/2025) arrested a man and woman who officials said were in the process of exchanging narcotics.

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