After six weeks of speculation, the Houston Astros finally dealt Roy Oswalt to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Astros received left-handed starter J.A. Happ and two prospects — outfielder Anthony Gose and Jonathan Villar.
TEXAS CITY — It took emergency crews more than five hours and the coordination of six city, state and federal agencies, two utility companies and an environmental clean up crew to pull an 18-wheeler from a bayou Wednesday. Click here to read more and see photos of the submerged truck.
The Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce board of directors announced that the chamber's office building would be named in honor of its president Jimmy Hayley. Click here to read more.
The rainy, cloudy weather that we have seen much of this summer has definitely kept a lid on the hot weather and provided ample moisture for our yards and gardens. This, however, is about to change.
Tomorrow's Biz Buzz is full of restaurant news, including dish about soon-to-open West End Restaurant and Sand Bar on the island, and League City newcomer Matt's Restaurant & Lounge.
How much money did candidates for the Galveston City Council take in between April 30 and July 15, the last reporting period for campaign contributions? Mayor Joe Jaworski, who’d already won the election, received more than $36,000.
In a new public service announcement unveiled today, Mayor Joe Jaworski assures visitors that Galveston's beaches remain clean, safe and open after state and U.S. Coast Guard officials announced the discovery of tar balls from the BP Deepwater Horizon spill.
I’m getting calls from folks who voted against the $35 million bond proposal for a new stadium in the Galveston school district. The proposal failed on May 8.
On April 16, 1947 the S.S. Grandcamp, with a cargo of ammonium nitrate, exploded in the Texas City harbor. That night, the S.S. Highflyer also exploded in what became known as the Texas City Disaster. Julio Luna Jr. was a longshoreman and was among those who discovered the fire in a hold of the S.S. Grandcamp. Click here to read more.
