Justices hear homeowner's challenge to beach law
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The state Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Texas law allows the state to change property boundaries to follow changes in vegetation lines.
Zagat San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants 2009 (Zagatsurvey: San Francisco/ Bay Area Restaurants)
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The state Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Texas law allows the state to change property boundaries to follow changes in vegetation lines.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 09/15/2009
La Marque Independent School District Police Chief Russel Washington has been placed on administrative leave.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
Texas City firefighters were still putting out hot spots this morning at a fire that destroyed a church Thursday night.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/22/2009
Luck, a shrimp boat and a diver in the Houston Ship Channel helped an investigator retrieve a net that two Kemp's ridley turtles were found dead in.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/18/2009
The shooting happened about 7:30 p.m. at the Jordan Cove Apartments in the 900 block of FM 517.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/14/2009
The date, reset for a second time after the first rescheduling was unacceptable to Galveston officials, is Aug. 28-30.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/05/2009
Officials trying to identify the victim who died despite a rescue attempt are baffled by the failure of anyone to claim the man's body after three days.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/04/2009
The University of Houston-Clear Lake's Center for Educational Programming provides one-on-one reading, writing and study skills tutoring for students in grades 1-12. Tutors in the program are UH-Clear Lake graduate and undergraduate interns completing their state certification programs.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/04/2009
With the recent reopening of the University of Texas Medical Branch's emergency room, some other changes have taken place. The UTMB Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic, which had been next to the emergency room, has relocated to 2027 61st St. in Galveston as an after-hours pediatric urgent care clinic.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/04/2009
The College of the Mainland will hold its 28th annual Moonlight Madness Fun Run/Walk on Aug. 14. Walkers and runners can participate in the event, which kicks off at 9 p.m. The three-mile course begins and ends at the college. Prizes will be awarded to the top five finishers overall, both male and female. Door prizes and T-shirts will be given away.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/04/2009
Jack Compton is going on the ride of his life next week. The 41-year-old plans on leaving his home in League City on Tuesday and pedaling his recumbent bike - which has three wheels and allows him to pedal in a reclined position - for 1,600 miles before arriving at the World Trade Center memorial in New York City on Sept. 11.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/04/2009
Following are 2009 Texas Education Agency ratings for local schools in public school districts. Ratings: E=Exemplary, R=Recognized, A=Academically Acceptable, U=Academically Unacceptable, NR=Not Rated: Alternative Education, X=Not Rated: Other. School 2009 rating
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/04/2009
The Clear Creek Independent School District always is looking for committed individuals to work with students, teachers and staff as volunteers. Assistance is needed in numerous areas. Civic organizations may help by sponsoring the speaker tour, which covers fields from astronomy to zoology.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/04/2009
With marked improvement under the state's new school rating system, the Clear Creek school district has set its sights on the highest possible grade for next year.