Galveston County Daily News
San Luis Salute 2013 Mardi Gras Galveston
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- San Luis Salute 2013 Mardi Gras Galveston
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- A video look at the 2013 San Luis Salute presented by Tilman and Paige Fertitta at Mardi Gras Galveston. Read more at http://www.galvnews.com.
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- Landry's rescues wedding canceled by Carnival ship fire
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Luke Cash and Summer Gallagher were supposed to get married in Mexico. The only problem was the cruise was to have taken place aboard Carnival's Triumph that was supposed to set sail Monday out of Galveston. In stepped Landry's which saved the wedding. Video for The Daily News by Tommy Cash Artis3 Productions
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- Hitchcock man wins truck from The Daily News
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- 3:18
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- With a turn of a key Ray Spitzer of Hitchcock won a 2013 Texas Edition Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab 1500 truck that was the grand prize in The Galveston County Daily News truck giveaway promotion. Read more at http://galvnews.com.
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- Fatal wreck
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Authorities are attempting to identify a driver who was badly burned after his car crashed into a fuel pump and erupted into flames on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. The Video surveillance system at Harrison's Seven Seas Grocery captured the moment of impact.
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- Sneak Peek San Luis Salute at Mardi Gras Galveston
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- More than 1,400 people will attend the biggest gala of Mardi Gras. The Daily News got an advance look at what it takes to put the party together. Read more at http://www.galvnews.com.
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- Galveston Mardi Gras 2013 Umbrella Brigade
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- The 2013 edition of Mardi Gras Galveston kicked off Friday with a pair of parades. The most popular was the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade where more than 500 costumed characters marched the streets of Downtown Galveston.
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- Galveston Mardi Gras uptown umbrella brigade
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- The 2013 edition of Mardi Gras Galveston kicked off Friday with a pair of parades. The most popular was the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade where more than 500 costumed characters marched the streets of Downtown Galveston.
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- Galveston Mardi Gras 2013 Umbrellla Brigade
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- The 2013 edition of Mardi Gras Galveston kicked off Friday with a pair of parades. The most popular was the Funky Uptown Umbrella Brigade where more than 500 costumed characters marched the streets of Downtown Galveston.
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- USS Stewart vandalized
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Police arrested four men Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, on felony charges of criminal mischief in connection with vandalism aboard the USS Stewart Destroyer Escort 238 at Seawolf Park in Galveston. The men are accused of emptying 10 fire extinguishers throughout the interior walls, ceilings and floors.
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- 'Person of interest' sought in baker's death
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Galveston police on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, named a person of interest sought in connection with the Saturday fatal beating of island baker Juan Navarro. Police Chief Henry Porretto asked anyone with information on the whereabouts of Harold Norwood, 40, to call police at 409-765-3702. Bond for Norwood was set at $250,000 on a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Police accused Norwood of being in possession of Navarro's 2000-model Lexus SUV, which police recovered Sunday.
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- League City company makes heavy duty Hurricane Truck
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- The 400 horsepower, 13.5-foot-tall machine is called Rescue, Search and Recovery 1. It is a prototype for a vehicle that eventually should be able to do just about everything, its builder said. Read more at http://www.galvnews.com.
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- Texas City murder suspect surrenders
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- A man charged in a weekend shooting that left one man dead and a woman seriously injured is in police custody. Brandon Marlow Miller, 20, turned himself in to police Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Investigators made arrangements to take Miller into custody in Houston. Read more at http://www.galvnews.com.
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- Police recover bridge jumper's body
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Galveston police recovered the body of a man who jumped from the top of the causeway bridge on Friday, Jan. 25, 2012. The man jumped when an officer approached him. Police used a private citizen's boat to quickly recover the man's body from Galveston Bay.
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- Radio Shack robbers caught on video
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- GALVESTON — Police released the Radio Shack surveillance video of a robbery that happened Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. Masked, armed robbers made off with $15,000 in high-end merchandise and cash.
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- Cox leads courthouse carolers
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Judge Lonnie Cox, of Galveston's 56th District Court, leads a band of carolers Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at the Galveston County Courthouse. Friday marked the 18th year Cox led the carolers, who visited the District Clerk's Office and various courtrooms.
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- Dancing bell ringer
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Anthony Munoz dances to the ring of his own bell December 17, 2012 at the Galveston Walmart while collecting donations for The Salvation Army. See www.galvnew.com for more.
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- Treasure hunter returns diamond ring
- Runtime
- 3:49
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Treasure hunter Clyde Longworth found a woman's diamond engagement ring in the surf after she lost it during a trip to a Galveston beach. Longworth returned the valuable ring and received a hefty reward.
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- Body of bridge jumper recovered
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- A Galveston County Sheriff's Office deputy, riding in a Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter, found on Friday the body of a man believed to have jumped from the Galveston Causeway Bridge on Dec. 6. A tattoo and clothing tentatively identified the man who plunged more than 73 feet into Galveston Bay.
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- House fire proves fatal
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- One man died and a woman was injured in a Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, house fire, officials with the city of Galveston, Texas, said. A resident, who lived upstairs also escaped the blaze with her son. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.
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- Witness talks to causeway jumper
- Runtime
- 3:45
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- A driver with A1 Sand Dollar Wrecker Service in Galveston stopped to help what he believed was a motorist stranded atop the Galveston Causeway Bridge. After a 20-second conversation, the man jumped more than 73 feet into Galveston Bay. His whereabouts remained unknown Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012.
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- Clint Wayne Brown looks at a victory for Constable Pct. 1
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Clint Wayne Brown is leading by a wide margin in early returns and appears likely to win the race for Galveston County Constable Pct. 1
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- State Rep. 23 incumbent Craig Eiland gages the early vote
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- With just the early votes in from Galveston and Chambers County, Craig Eiland (D) is leading Wayne Faircloth (R) and feels confident that will hold throughout the night.
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- Galveston County Clerk Dwight Sullivan talks about Election Day problems
- Runtime
- 5:13
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Polls were delayed in opening and a judge had to order polling times be extended in Galveston County today. Galveston County Clerk Dwight Sullivan explains what happened and other election issues.
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- Galveston County election chat with Vandy Anderson
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Election coverage tonight with Galveston County legend Vandy Anderson who has covered many an election in this county. Follow our live election coverage at http://www.galvnews.com
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- Fire at BP's Texas City refinery
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- A fire at the Resid Hydrotreating Unit at BP's Texas City refinery sent a smoke cloud over the city Tuesday afternoon. No shelter in place or evacuations were ordered. No injuries reported. Read updates at http:\\www.galvnews.com.
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- Coast Guard rescue of HMS Bounty crew
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- 11:31
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Fourteen people were rescued from the HMS Bounty when the 180-foot, three-mast tall ship took on water as Hurricane Sandy skirted the North Carolina coast. The replica of the ship featured in the movie of the same name was en route to Galveston when it took on water. Read more at http://www.galvnews.com.
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- Nick Lampson: Galveston County Daily News Congressional candidate interviews
- Runtime
- 47:35
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- The candidates for Texas' 14th Congressional District met with members of the Galveston County Daily News' editorial board to answers questions about the election and their campaigns. Daily News publisher Patrick Graham, Editor Heber Taylor and Mainland Editor T.J. Aulds met with former Congressman Nick Lampson, the Democratic Party nominee, and State Rep. Randy Weber, the Republican. Both men are looking to replace Ron Paul, R-Surfside. This is the Q&A with Lampson. The video is not edited for content and is presented as it was recorded with only light trimming at the beginning and end of the video before and after questions were asked. Read more at http://www.galvnews.com.
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- Randy Weber: Galveston County Daily News Congressional candidate interviews
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- 50:19
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- The candidates for Texas' 14th Congressional District met with members of the Galveston County Daily News' editorial board to answers questions about the election and their campaigns. Daily News publisher Patrick Graham, Editor Heber Taylor and Mainland Editor T.J. Aulds met with State Rep. Randy Weber, the Republican Party nominee, and former Congressman, Nick Lampson, the Democratic Party nominee. Both men are looking to replace Ron Paul, R-Surfside. This is the Q&A with Weber. The video is not edited for content and is presented as it was recorded with only light trimming at the beginning and end of the video before and after questions were asked. Editor's note: In a question to Mr. Weber, Graham asks about replacing Ron Paul, whom Graham called "unpopular." Weber's answer indicates he understood Graham was referring to his opponent, which he was not. Read more at http://www.galvnews.com
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- Galveston County Sheriff Candidate Forum
- Runtime
- 41:38
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- GALVESTON — Candidates for Galveston County Sheriff answered questions from The Daily News staff and readers at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the jury assembly room at the Galveston County Justice Center, 600 59th Street in Galveston.
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- Galveston County District Clerk Candidate Forum
- Runtime
- 42:30
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- GALVESTON — Candidates for Galveston County District Clerk answered questions from The Daily News staff and readers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the jury assembly room at the Galveston County Justice Center, 600 59th Street in Galveston.
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- Driver crashes Lincoln into house
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- A driver of a Lincoln Town Car left the road of a residential area in Texas City, Texas, struck a fence and then traveled through a vacant lot before crashing through another fence and completely into a newly remodeled house. The homeowner's grandson was at home but in another room during the Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, crash. He escaped through a bathroom window. The driver, an elderly woman, was taken to a hospital as a precaution.
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- Police detain two in carjacking
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Galveston police detained two people in connection with an early Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, carjacking in League City. A customer at a gas station in League City was robbed at gunpoint of his pickup truck. Police broadcast a description of the vehicle, and Galveston police spotted it on the island. After a brief pursuit, police detained two people. Two others fled, escaping capture. No injuries were reported.
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- How to make a Creek Dog
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Before the Clear Springs homecoming game against Clear Brook, CCISD statistician Ethan Zanner shows us how to make the famous Creek Dogs at CCISD Veterans Memorial Stadium. Video by Jordan Godwin, galvnews.com.
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- Clear Falls cheerleaders prepare for first homecoming game
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- As part of the pre-game video for the Clear Falls game against Dickinson, three cheerleaders talked about the school's first homecoming. Video by Jordan Godwin, galvnews.com.
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- District 23 State Representative Forum
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- 1:02:11
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- TEXAS CITY — The Daily News hosted a candidate forum on Wednesday, Sept. 26, for the District 23 state representative race between incumbent Craig Eiland, D-Galveston, and Republican challenger Wayne Faircloth of Dickinson.
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- Burglars chase homeowner from house
- Runtime
- 3:31
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Police believe three home break-ins in West Texas City are connected and might be the work of gang members. This home security video (edited) shows three men breaking into a house and then the homeowner running for her life. Read more at http://www.galvnews.com
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- Woman shot in Santa Fe
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- SANTA FE -- A woman was shot several times and the suspected shooter roughed up and apprehended be neighbors in an apparent domestic dispute that turned violent Saturday afternoon.
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- La Marque vs. Coldspring pre-game
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- La Marque head coach Mike Jackson talks about the keys to success against Coldspring.
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- Porretto takes oath of office
- Runtime
- 3:26
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- U.S. District Court Judge Gregg Costa administers the oath of office to Galveston police Chief Henry Porretto on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. Porretto was hired in June as the city's 57th police chief after having served as interim chief for nearly a year. The ceremony was held at the Galveston Island Convention Center.
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- Galveston remembers September 11
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- 4:08
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Galveston officials held a ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, honoring those killed in the terrorist attacks 11 years ago.
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- Texas City band arrives before La Marque rivalry game
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- During pre-game warmups of the Battle by the Bay game between La Marque and Texas City, the Stingarees band made a grand entrance. Video by Jordan Godwin, galvnews.com.
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- La Marque freshmen make their pre-game predictions against
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- In the Battle by the Bay rivalry series, everyone from Texas City and La Marque know each other, but those friendships are paused when the game is on. The Stings take on the Cougars at Stingarees Stadium Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. Video by Jordan Godwin, galvnews.com.
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- Retiring United Way director saluted at kick off
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- After 18 years with the United Way Galveston County Mainland, the past six as executive director, Elizabeth White is retiring. She was honored at the United Way's annual campaign kickoff on Wednesday, Sept. 5. Read more at http://www.galvnews.com
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- Texas City coach Leland Surovik's pre-game talk
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Surovik discusses his first game as the Stings head coach against Dickinson on Aug. 31, 2012 at Sam Vitanza Stadium in Dickinson. Video by Jordan Godwin, galvnews.com.
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- Dickinson head coach John Snelson's pre-game chat
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Snelson discusses his first game as the Gators head coach against Texas City on Aug. 31, 2012 at Sam Vitanza Stadium in Dickinson. Video by Jordan Godwin, galvnews.com.
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- GPD graduates six cadets
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Six cadets graduated from the 67th academy class of the Galveston Police Department on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. The department honored the cadets during a badge-pinning ceremony at police headquarters. The cadets passed five weeks of class training and will participate in four months of field training before venturing on their own as officers.
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- Ball High cheerleaders warm up for La Marque
- Runtime
- 0:06
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Before the Clash of the Causeway season opener on Aug. 30.
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- World War II medals found 25 years ago returned to family of fallen soldier
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- For 25 years, Gerald Packard kept a pair of World War II medals and newspaper clippings safely tucked away in his gun safe. One day, he figured, he'd find the rightful owner of the medals his son Max found in an alley behind a Texas City house. The medals awarded posthumously to U.S. Army Pvt. James "Jimmy" Dale came home on August 25, 2012. Read more at http://www.galvnews.com
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- Park dedicated in honor of Jessica Cain
- Runtime
- 3:55
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- August 17 marked the 15th anniversary of the disappearance of Tiki Island teen Jessica Cain. On Saturday, family and friends gathered to dedicate a park in honor of Jessica and held a candle light vigil with hopes new focus on the case will bring solid leads.
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- Residents displaced by house fire
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- A city worker alerted residents to a house fire Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, and the two story home was safely evacuated, a fire official said. The fire started on the porch, causing severe damage to the home that was divided into apartments. The cause of the fire on 30th Street and Avenue K in Galveston, Texas, remained under investigation.
