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Newborn boy abandoned on front porch
DICKINSON A newborn boy was hospitalized in critical condition today after a man found the child wrapped in a blanket on his front porch.
Homes tour offers peek inside century-old sites
LEAGUE CITY League City Historical Societys Historic Homes Tour on Dec. 11 will showcase six of the city's historic sites.
Council kicks out majority of EDC board
DICKINSON The city council on Tuesday voted to remove chairman Mark Townsend and members Scott Shrader, Elton Robbins and Bert Trotter economic development corporation board.
Inmate pleads guilty to escape from hospital cell
GALVESTON A state prison inmate who used bedsheets to rappel from his seventh-floor hospital cell pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony escape charge.

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Homes tour offers look at historic sites
The Dibrell-Coons Home is one of six historic sites that will be seen on the League City Historic Homes Tour this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hurricane season comes to an end

November 30 was the last day of the official hurricane season and a good example of the axiom that a busy hurricane season does not necessarily translate into a bad year.

Experts to talk about rules for oil, natural gas

LEAGUE CITY Officials sought expert advice at a Monday workshop on how to address proposed oil and natural gas drilling projects within the city limits.

Professors collection turns into museum

Dr. Manuel Urbina II, a professor of history at College of the Mainland, recalls how his private collection grew into a museum on the Mexican Revolution.

An abrupt halt for one Sonic Drive-In

LA MARQUE Some mid-county readers are hungry for answers about the seemingly abrupt closure of a Sonic Drive-In on FM 1765. Windows at the eatery, which was recently spruced up, are boarded.

Kevin Fowler promises fans a good time

Country hell-raiser Kevin Fowler promises fans a good time when he takes the stage at Big Texas. Plus, the Austin-based Spazmatics rock out with an 80s-themed show in Clear Lake.

Perfect Presents: The Coast Gift Guide

This holiday season, pick the perfect present by giving gifts that reflect a love of where you live. The staff of Coast offers their suggestions.

Each light represents a memory
Its natural to miss loved ones who are no longer with us. The Tree of Lights can help you keep in touch with those memories.
Get updated on isle state park redevelopment
If you are among the people who gave input about Galveston Island State Park's redevelopment, block out time for a meeting next week.
Letters to the Editor

Burton blocks last-second field goal in Utah win
Creek grad Brandon Burton blocked a last-second field goal to help preserve Utahs 17-16 win over BYU on Saturday.
CCISD tournament tips off with new name
LEAGUE CITY The Clear Creek Independent School District annual boys basketball tournament will be played under a new moniker this year.
Scoreboard, Bleacher Buzz, Fishing and From the Sidelines

Isle port, Panama Canal Authority to share info
GALVESTON The Port of Galveston and the Panama Canal Authority have signed a memorandum of understanding to improve U.S.-Asian trade.
Biz Buzz, Buzz Blog and AP Business

Last chance to see the circus
Today is the last day to get the hottest ticket in town for the annual El Mina Shrine Circus.
Upcoming Events from Galveston.com

Something for every gardener in December
Attending the Upper Gulf Coast Citrus Show is just one of many activities in December that gardeners are sure to enjoy.

Islanders eat local when raising chickens
GALVESTON Raising chickens has become one of the foremost ways to eat local, and chicken keepers are enjoying the steady supply of fresh eggs.

A top 10 list for Thanksgiving

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10 Keys to Lasting Marriage
Six couples talk about making marriage last.

Our annual report on Galveston County.
Stories of the Storm
A full-color book of Hurricane Ike's story.

Daily News Blogs
Get insights and opinions on business, sports, politics and more in our staff blogs — and contribute thoughts of your own.

An active season, but minimal U.S. impact

Video: Driver escapes tangled power lines

Video: Preview of Festival of Lights
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