Baby Sitter Sentenced For Molesting Children A Galveston County man who was trying to open a day care and who babysat for children in his neighborhood was sentenced to prison, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Odyssey Academy eyes two locations GALVESTON - Odyssey Academy school officials, who have been searching for a larger space for the cramped charter school, have settled on two options.

Museum exhibits maritime academy artifacts GALVESTON - The Rosenberg Library is hosting a new museum exhibit: Texas A&M University at Galveston: A Celebration of the Past 50 Years.

Lady Bucs battle back to defeat rival Ball High GALVESTON - After years of frustration, the O'Connell Lady Buccaneers defeated Ball High on Tuesday in a white-knuckle, five-game thriller.

Big bonus for Cosart; Davis shines for Steelers A look at how Galveston County grads fared in college and pro sports action.

Committee's private meetings challenged GALVESTON - Two city council members want to rethink the decision to let the newly formed civilian review committee meet in secret.

Condo complex may go on block GALVESTON - Club of the Isle could be auctioned off after its owners defaulted on a $35.9 million loan.

Convicted ex-GPD cop now facing lawsuit GALVESTON - A former police officer is being sued by the woman he was convicted of kidnapping.

Volunteers to police handicapped parking spots GALVESTON - The city council voted unanimously to create a volunteer posse to patrol for those illegal parked in handicapped spaces.

GISD facing $441,000 budget shortfall GALVESTON - Despite layoffs and other budget cuts, Galveston public school district is still facing a budget shortfall of $441,000.

Price to head nature tourism council GALVESTON - The Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council board of directors elected Herb Price as board president for 2008-09.

Snake Missing From Moody Gardens Found A venomous snake that's gone missing twice in the last month from its Galveston aquarium has turned up again.

Critical weakness in deadly cancer that primarily strikes infants identified Washington, Aug 16 : Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have identified the potential therapeutic target of neuroblastoma, a deadly cancer that primarily strikes infants.

Kids show off football skills at annual event GALVESTON - More than 70 kids participated in the Punt, Pass and Kick Competition on the UTMB Sports Field on Saturday.

Missing viper returned to Moody Gardens GALVESTON - An African bush viper that officials suspected was stolen last week from Moody Gardens was returned Friday night.

Couple found themselves in Alicia's path GALVESTON - Durand and Liz Fooks rode out Hurricane Alicia 25 years ago Monday by strapping themselves to a street sign.

Snake missing from Texas aquarium turns up alive Associated Press - August 16, 2008 4:35 PM ET GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - A venomous snake that's gone missing twice in the last month from its Galveston aquarium has turned up again.

Rosenberg Library exhibits Buddhist objects GALVESTON - During August, the Rosenberg Library will exhibit a collection of Buddhist sacred objects made in Japan during the late 19th century.

Back-to-school books at Rosenberg Library GALVESTON - Rosenberg Library will have two programs to help get ready for school.

Rosenberg Library exhibits Buddhist sacred objects GALVESTON - During August, the Rosenberg Library will exhibit a collection of Buddhist sacred objects made in Japan during the late 19th century.

GISD boosts fine arts funds despite shortfall GALVESTON - Public school district trustees agreed to pump money into declining fine arts departments, even though the district is facing a budget shortfall.

Johnson to speak at conference GALVESTON - Galveston County Tax Assessor-Collector Cheryl Johnson will present a class to fellow tax professionals on Aug. 26.

Police's police takes on new role GALVESTON - The Galveston Police Department is giving more staff and responsibilities to its internal watchdog office.

Galveston College to offer two new health degrees GALVESTON - Galveston College has added two additional health-science degree options - respiratory care and pharmacy technician.

ANICO vows to fight $60M civil verdict GALVESTON - American National Insurance Co. plans to challenge the civil verdict in a lawsuit claiming the island firm induced a rival's agents to defect.

City approves 4B sales tax ballot language GALVESTON - A divided city council agreed to ask voters in November to extend the half-cent economic development, or 4B, sales tax.

Brown to play both sides for Tors GALVESTON - Broaderick Brown will be nose guard on defense and one of the main ball carriers in the Tors' triple option offense.

Texas-based American National to Challenge Utah Jury Verdict Galveston, Texas-based American National Insurance Company and its subsidiaries American National Property and Casualty Company and American National General Insurance Company plan to fight a jury ver

Suit Claims Jail, Police Didn't Prevent Suicide Between the time Arturo Chavez was arrested for driving without a license and the day he was found hanging in his cell at the Galveston County Jail, the 17-year-old undocumented immigrant had grown increasingly despondent about the prospect of being deported to Guatemala.

North Forest ISD trustees hire civil rights attorney Galveston attorney Anthony Griffin said Wednesday that he will ask Commissioner Robert Scott to rescind his decision to replace the elected, unpaid trustees of the long-troubled district with an appointed board of managers.

Lawsuit says deputies beat inmate who hanged himself The parents of a 17-year-old Clear Creek High School student filed a lawsuit in federal court against League City, Galveston County and Sheriff Gean Leonard seeking in excess of $75,000 in damages.

Court backs Houston smog plan some called too lenient The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously rejected the challenge by the Galveston-Houston Association for Smog Prevention, or GHASP, which argued that the new EPA-approved strategy will not meet federal health limits for lung-scarring ozone, the key ingredient in smog.

Locals to play in American Legion World Series LEAGUE CITY - Seventeen Galveston County baseball players are in Oklahoma this week playing for a trip to the American Legion World Series.

Family of dead inmate sues GALVESTON - The family of an 17-year-old illegal immigrant who died in the Galveston County Jail has filed a lawsuit.

Neighbors caught off guard by building demolition GALVESTON - Firefighters responded Wednesday to 911 calls about the collapse of a building during thunderstorms, only to find demolition crews had planned it.

Suit claims Galveston jail, League City police failed to prevent suicide Associated Press - August 13, 2008 3:15 PM ET GALVETON, Texas (AP) - A federal lawsuit filed today in Galveston challenges the way a 17-year-old undocumented immigrant was treated before he...

Death penalty sought in baby's Galveston stomping death Travis Mullis is accused of stomping his 3-month-old son to death to stop him from crying.

City looking for Mardi Gras promoter for 2010 GALVESTON - Mardi Gras 2009 will look much like it did this year, but city officials plan to seek a promoter for Mardis Gras 2010.

Death penalty sought in boy's stomping death in Galveston Galveston County prosecutors said today they would seek the death penalty for Travis Mullis, accused of stomping his 3-year-old son to death to stop him from crying.

$30,000 Worth Of Gas Stolen From Station Tens of thousands of dollars' worth of gasoline is stolen from a Galveston gas station, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Golfers on top of their short game Columnist Gean Leonard reveals winners of a recent Galveston Country Club LGA outing.

2 arrested after string of robberies, chase GALVESTON - Two people were arrested after a string of robberies across the county ended in a police chase.

Missing viper's handlers to undergo polygraph test GALVESTON - Moody Gardens staff members who had contact with a venomous snake before it went missing Friday will undergo lie detector tests this week.

About 20 people to lose jobs at career centers About 20 people in Galveston and Texas City who have helped hundreds of others find jobs will lose theirs after federal funding was slashed.

Bush viper vanishes from Texas exhibit GALVESTON, Texas - Police are investigating the disappearance of a venomous snake from an aquarium in Galveston, Texas, and say they believe the reptile has been stolen.

'African-Americans in World War II' exhibit opens GALVESTON - Galveston County Historical Museum will have a new traveling exhibit this fall that tells the story of African-Americans' service in World War II.

Senior Summer Camp to be held Friday GALVESTON - People 55 and older can attend Senior Summer Camp 2008 on Friday at Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church.

Paragliders go up, up and away TEXAS CITY - Members of TX WingNuts spent Saturday afternoon piloting their powered paragliders over Galveston Bay and Skyline Drive in Texas City.

Alumni recall Central High's final year GALVESTON - Members of the class of 1968 - the last to graduate from Central High School - met for their 40-year reunion.

Galveston police say someone stole poisonous snake GALVESTON, Texas (AP) -- A venomous snake that may have slithered out of its enclosure at a Galveston aquarium last month is missing again.