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League City Pioneers Whole Blood in Ambulances, Elevating Emergency Care in Galveston County
Innovative strides in emergency care have positioned League City at the forefront of pre-hospital treatment in Galveston County, thanks to a novel initiative by the city's EMS services. League City EMS is now equipped with whole blood supplies on board its ambulances, a move aimed at significantly increasing survival chances for patients experiencing severe blood loss due to traumatic injuries or medical emergencies. As reported by the Houston Chronicle, Lt. Blake Brazzel, the blood program manager for League City EMS emphasized the program's distinctiveness, "This sets us apart from other (EMS services) in our area."
League City EMS services first in Galveston County to carry whole blood on board
League City's emergency services division aims to improve the chances of patient recovery and survival by increasing blood supply resources on board ambulances. The city’s EMS services have implemented a program that will allow its emergency response vehicles to carry whole blood units during emergency response situations, becoming the first such agency in Galveston County to take a major step in making it standard practice.
Community Calendar
Lemonade Lagoon will host the Gateway to the Farmer’s Market at the Mall of the Mainland on Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. Vending opportunities (food, craft, and farm) are available for our new craft and farmers market. If you are interested, please PM me. We are looking for local artists, crafters, food trucks, and farm produce. Come join us! For information, call 816-808-9011.
Lloyd "Chubby" Jones III: Do-it-all athlete, Texas Tech commit and ... raising show pigs?
Lloyd “Chubby” Jones III is a busy man. The Hitchcock quarterback was the Galveston County Player of the Year in football, a back-to-back state champion in basketball and an area champion in the 4-by-100 meter relay. But the little free time he has is spent at the Galveston...
Grand jury indicts 17-year-old accused in deadly 2023 Friendswood shooting
FRIENDSWOOD, Texas – The Friendswood Police Department says a Galveston County Grand Jury has indicted a 17-year-old accused in a deadly shooting which led to the death of an 18-year-old and left a 20-year-old with life-altering injuries. Connor Hilton, 17, was indicted Tuesday on charges of murder and aggravated...
BACODA continues fight against alcohol, substance abuse
For the past 50 years, the Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol, or BACODA, has worked to prevent alcohol and substance abuse in 13 southeast Texas counties, including Galveston, Brazoria and Harris, through education, referrals to health care providers and other social services. (Asia Armour/Community Impact) For the past...
Wise words from wise men
“Fine honey, as long as you get it delivered.”. — Heber Taylor III, author and former Galveston News editor. One perk of living a long life is recalling smart people you’ve met and remembering what you learned from them. Wise men like Ben Grimes up in Naples. Ben dropped...
Community Calendar
Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with patriotic pride, free family fun, and an electrifying atmosphere when the Life & Liberty Independence Celebration begins on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 8:00 am. The event is located off Getty Road in La Marque. For information, call 409-938-2000. Galveston County. County...
Duo hikes Emancipation Trail to remember Juneteenth
A dayslong hike from Galveston County to Houston's Freedmen's Town this week seeks to trace the path forged by the last of America's formerly enslaved people freed on Juneteenth.Why it matters: The trek, undertaken by walking artist Ken Johnston and his friend Frank Thompson, encapsulates the holiday's legacy as the federal government considers formally recognizing the route as a historic trail.Catch up quick: Johnston, whose self-described mission is to "put movement back into the Civil Rights Movement," started leading walks honoring civil rights in 2018 when he walked 400 miles across the South commemorating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther...
Galveston, Surfside Beach hit with heavy rain, flooding as Tropical Storm Alberto nears landfall in Mexico
HOUSTON – As Tropical Storm Alberto continues to make its way to northern Mexico and eventually the Texas coasts, areas in Galveston County are already seeing the storm’s effects. Alberto, which is bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall and some flooding along the coasts of Texas and Mexico, is...
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