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Texas City Dike to remain closed due to Hurricane Beryl damage, officials say
Crews need more time repairing damage to the Texas City Dike caused by Hurricane Beryl.On Monday, Texas City officials announced the popular fishing pier will remain closed to the public until further notice.SkyEye flew over the dike on Tuesday, where crews appeared to be replenishing dirt in some areas."Crews started working on the Dike last week, and they will continue to do so until it can be reopened safely," Texas City officials wrote in a Facebook post.They said they will announce the reopening date as work nears completion.SEE ALSO: City of Houston begins assessing damage after deadly Beryl: 'It's still dangerous'
Dealing with spike in mosquitoes following Hurricane Beryl and recent storms
Hurricane Beryl created the perfect storm for an issue you may notice if you step outside.Southeast Texas neighbors are sharing images of what's on their property more than a week after Hurricane Beryl came through -- images not of debris but of mosquitoes.One Brazoria County neighbor said she's never seen it this bad. Harris County's Mosquito and Vector Control Division said there's a reason you may be seeing so many mosquitoes."We are into the week where we will start seeing development, we'll start seeing changes. We'll start seeing an increasing number of mosquitoes coming up," Harris County MVC director Dr....
League City Officials Chart Future Growth with Local Realtors, Reinforcing Community’s Safety and Affordability
It appears that League City, known for its affordable living and safety, has more to offer as the Mayor Nick Long and City Manager John Baumgartner recently engaged with local real estate professionals. During yesterday's annual Realtor Breakfast, an event designed to arm realtors with up-to-date information about the area, these City officials showcased why League City is a prime choice for prospective homeowners.
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.
League City Unveils FM 96 Extension to Enhance Connectivity with Friendswood
The city of League City has expanded its connectivity to Friendswood with the new opening of an extension to FM 96, formally known as League City Parkway. The new stretch, featuring four lanes and a center median, starts from Cones Lane and ties directly into Friendswood Lakes Blvd, the opening of this section was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday, July 15, where League City Mayor Nick Long and Friendswood Mayor Mike Foreman were present to inaugurate the road.
Filing to begin for Friendswood ISD board of trustees elections
Filing for the Nov. 5 board of trustees elections for Friendswood ISD will begin July 20 and continue through Aug. 19, officials said. (Courtesy Pexels) Filing for the Nov. 5 board of trustees elections for Friendswood ISD will begin July 20 and continue through Aug. 19, officials said. What you...
City of Hitchcock · Brush pick-up is starting today.
City of Hitchcock · Brush pick-up is starting today.Please be mindful of the workers and the trucks in the area. You may have to wait or detour areas. The trucks will have large arms and claws that can and will reach across the roadway and the ditches. Be extra careful. [...]
Congratulations to At-Large Trustee Randy Dietel on being sworn in for a new three-year term at the board meeting on July 9!
Texas City ISD · Congratulations to At-Large Trustee Randy Dietel on being sworn in for a new three-year term at the board meeting on July 9! He was sworn in by his son, Kristian Dietel.Mr. Dietel and District 6 Trustee Hal Biery were elected to new terms in May.A special thanks to District 1 Trustee Melba Anderson for her dedicated service as board president over the past two years. She was honored with a plaque for her contributions.We welcome District 4 Tr [...]
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