Santa Fe High student dies in one car crash
Santa Fe High School student David Ellis, 18, was killed early Thursday in a one car crash on Troy Road to eastbound 32nd Avenue. Police say alcohol and excessive speed contributed, with witnesses noting speeds of 60 to 70 mph before Ellis lost control and struck a power line. The car flipped, trapping Ellis. he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities test his blood alcohol level amid the investigation.
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Dickinson Lady Gators travel for regional softball final
The Dickinson Lady Gators travel to Houston today for a softball regional final against Brenham. The game details are continued on Page 10.
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Houston
Brenham
DISD honors Lachlan McDavid with National Merit Award
Dickinson ISD recognized Lachlan McDavid Thursday night for receiving a National Merit Foundation Award. A photo accompanying the report appears on Page 8.
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Lachlan McDavid
National Merit Foundation
Dickinson Isd
Hospital shooting confession leads to murder charge
A firefighter confessed to fatally shooting his wife in a hospital parking lot and faces a murder charge on Thursday. authorities said the incident occurred at the hospital in question.
Inspiration Prayer for Graduating Seniors
Dear Father bless all the graduating seniors. Grant them Your guidance for the future as they begin new paths. Amen.
Inside Vol 90 No 144 Galveston County Mainland News
Volume 90 issue 144 serves Galveston County mainland communities with ongoing local reporting since 1912, highlighting civic events, public notices, and community updates.
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Galveston County
Process Technology Upgrade at College of the Mainland
College of the Mainland expands hands-on learning with a new final semester Unit Operations course. Students operate the Process Technology Glycol Separation Distillation Unit Refrigeration Unit and Gas Fired Boiler under supervision. Shifts run around the clock with logs readings and on shift tweaks to sharpen troubleshooting skills.
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College of the Mainland
Dow settles labor dispute with Texas City union
Dow Chemical Co. agreed to recognize the Texas City Metal Trades Council as the sole bargaining representative, ending months of talks and avoiding a May 28 NLRB hearing. The deal confirms violations admitted by the company, per TCMTC President Ben Cox, while new contract talks remain on hold.
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National Labor Relations Board
Dow
Texas City Metal Trades Council
TCMTC
Texas City Sun
NLRB
Ben Cox
Murder Investigation in Texas City Stalls Over Leads
Police pursue a March killing of James Edward Gaines Jr. in Texas City. CID investigators slow but confident they will solve the case. Gaines, 45, of Racliff, was shot in the back near First Avenue North and fled gunfire seen by residents. He worked for the Texas Workforce Commission and held part time jobs.
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Texas City
Brian Goetschius
Texas City Police Department
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Goetschius
James Edward Gaines
Gaines
Racliff
First Avenue North
Texas Workforce Commission
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