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Clear Creek water polo team will hold an alumni on August 3
The Clear Creek water polo team will hold an alumni on August 3 beginning with warmups at 10:00 am. Scrimmages begin at 11:00 am and will continue through 2:00 pm. Brandon C. Williams, The Post Newspaper's editor, has been a presence in Galveston County for much of his 33 years in media. He began his career as a sportswriter for The La Marque Times in 1990 and became the paper's first-ever sports editor in 1991. After receiving a host of accolades from the Texas Press Association for his work, Brandon then attended Southwest Texas State, where he served as the sports editor of the school's paper, The University Star along with working with the SWT athletic department. Among his travels in journalism, Brandon served as Sports Editor of both The Texas City Sun and Galveston County Daily News. He was a copy editor/general assignments writer for the Houston Chronicle and covered the Houston Texans' first playoff season as a writer for CBSSports.com. He also worked at Fox Sports Net in satellite operations. Williams began writing with The Post Newspaper in August 2009 and became a contributor to the paper's sports section. He became more of a full-time presence in 2018 and moved to Associate Editor before being named Editor in October 2019. Born in Galveston, raised in Texas City and a graduate of La Marque High School, Brandon's heart has always belonged to Galveston County. Beyond his writing, Williams has also played the role of Santa Claus for the City of La Marque's annual Christmas Parade of Lights since 2017. "Life has led me throughout the country, but it has always led me back Home. I guess that's where God wants me to be." --Brandon C. Williams.
Dealing with spike in mosquitoes following Hurricane Beryl and recent storms
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Dickinson junior guard Jeremy Mixon is building his stock after he scored a combined 45 points
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Search for missing Georgia girl expanded to several states, including Texas
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Elon Musk to Move Headquarters of X and SpaceX from California to Texas
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Galveston police allege a post-Beryl power worker beat colleague, critically injuring him
Galveston police accuse a lineman working to repair power on the island after Hurricane Beryl of attacking a fellow utility worker found with critical head and face injuries.According to the Galveston Police Department, Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and GPD task force officers arrested 24-year-old Trevor Tedore on Tuesday in League City, a day after police responded to a man found beaten in the 3100 block of Seawall Boulevard.Police said dispatchers sent officers to the sidewalk area at about 1:15 a.m. on Monday, where the beaten man was lying with what appeared to be strikes to the head and face.First responders...
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
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Two Northeast Texans bringing home Juneteenth crowns
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