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| May 19, 2013 -- The 34th Annual Galveston County Fallen Officers Ceremony was held on Wednesday. More |
| May 19, 2013 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker today kicked off the city's Fourth Annual Demo Day by taking the first "bulldozer swipe" at a property to be demolished at 4522 Lavender Street. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- The Houston Independent School District on Friday released a statement regarding the Texas Legislature's budget agreement. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- Texas Governor Rick Perry on Friday applauded the Texas Tech University and University of Houston Systems for approving a four-year fixed tuition rate for incoming freshmen. More |
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| May 17, 2013 -- The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, has awarded a contract to Mike Hooks Inc. for maintenance dredging of the Freeport inside channel and turning basins in Brazoria County. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Friday traveled to Granbury to participate in a briefing with Governor Rick Perry on the aftermath of Wednesday's North Texas tornadoes. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- The Houston Independent School District has received the 2013 Excellence in Public Fleet Sustainability award from the National Association of Fleet Administrators. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- The Port of Houston Authority today announced that the port will launch a new all-water service connecting Houston with San Juan, Puerto Rico from the Jacintoport terminal on May 29. More |
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| May 17, 2013 -- The Port of Houston Authority today announced that Bahri, formerly the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, is providing monthly roll on/roll off service at the port's Turning Basin. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against BP America and other defendants in the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil spill seeking funds to be used for projects to mitigate and offset natural resource damages in Texas. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- The Baylor University Board of Regents today voted to approve construction of the first phase of a new on-campus track and field stadium. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- College of the Mainland recently hosted its first academic symposium. More |
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| May 17, 2013 -- Texas A&M University at Galveston today announced that the university's training vessel General Rudder will be visiting the Port of Port Arthur Tuesday through Thursday as part of a training cruise for students of the Texas Maritime Academy. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- Galveston County Commissioners Court, in a special meeting today, voted unanimously to adopt an order canvassing the results of the May 11 election proposition to create Galveston County Emergency Services District No. 2, also referred to as the Bolivar Emergency Services District. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- The Galveston Arts Center will open "Bent into Shape", an exhibit of the works of Marcelyn McNeil's newest series of large-scale abstract oil pantings, on June 1 during Galveston's ArtWalk. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- University of Houston on Thursday signed an agreement with the South China Normal University for collaborations in research, scholarship and teaching. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Board of Directors on Thursday elected new officers, re-electing R.H. "Steve" Stevens, Jr. as chair of the board. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- Dickinson City Council, in a special meeting on Thursday, officially cavassed the results of the May 11 election. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- Houston Mayor Annise Parker will launch the city's Fourth Annual Demo Day on Saturday, with volunteers from the Houston Contractors Association to demolish 39 buildings as part of Parker's demolition initiative. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- The Houston Independent School District Police Department has announced that it will participate in the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign, which begins Monday. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office will launch its 12th Annual "Click It or Ticket" Seatbelt Mobilization Campaign on Monday. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- St. Vincent's House in Galveston today announced that the Annual Gospel by the Sea Concert benefit will be held on June 8 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- University of Houston today announced the opening of its Anxiety and Health Research Laboratory - Substance Use Treatment Clinic to provide free evaluation and treatment for anxiety and substance use. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has reported that more than one-third of Texas women still receive unnecessary breast biopsy surgery, as opposed to minimally invasive biopsies. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- John McCoy, an attorney with the firm representing West Fertilizer Co., on Thursday issued a statement regarding the results of an investigation into the explosion at the fertilizer plant in West, Texas. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- Santa Fe City Council, in a special meeting on Thursday, voted unanimously to call a runoff election for June 22. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- Diversions: Arts & Culture Editor Jennifer Olin reports on fun activities to kick off the summer with in the Gulf Coast region. More |
| May 17, 2013 -- Pasadena City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve, on final reading, an ordinance reallocating $250,070 from Community Development Block Grant funds the city has received to create a new energy efficiency program. More |
| May 16, 2013 -- The United States Coast Guard today hosted a ceremony to mark the transfer of command of Marine Safety Unit Texas City from Captain James Robertson to Commander Ricardo Alonso. More |
| May 16, 2013 -- The Texas A&M University Singing Cadets will travel throughout China on an international tour from May 17 through 27. More |