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Fire rages through island attic
Galveston firefighters use Tower 1 to battle a multiple-alarm house fire in the 2800 block of Beluche Drive on Tuesday evening. All residents evacuated safely before the attic fire severely damaged the waterfront home.

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La Marque issues Level 2 water-use restriction
LA MARQUE — La Marque issued a Level 2 water-use restriction notice that requires residents to cut back on water use.

Family escapes burning Galveston house
GALVESTON — A woman quickly ushered her parents to safety before a raging attic fire severely damaged her waterfront home.

DA takes boxes from Bayou Vista's city hall
BAYOU VISTA — Investigators with the DA’s office showed up at Bayou Vista’s city hall and left with boxes of files from the police department.

DA drops felony against Russell Washington
LA MARQUE — A felony case against a former La Marque school police chief was dismissed, the district attorney’s office said Tuesday.

Butler museum gets 4th management extension
LEAGUE CITY — The Butler Longhorn Museum board received a fourth extension of a management agreement with the city Tuesday.

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Campaigning under way for 2012 primaries

With the La Marque elections over and a promised quiet November election cycle, the political focus now shifts to the party primaries of 2012.

Tree sculpture of boxer draws complaints

GALVESTON — Fabled boxer Jack Johnson is once again in the middle of a fight. A home owners group wants a tree sculpture of the famed island boxer removed.

The Settlement goes back to roots in celebration

TEXAS CITY — The African-American Historical Preservation Committee is sponsoring a Community Western celebration from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 9 on The Bell Drive Strip.

Commission not sold on transit center design

GALVESTON — The city’s Landmark Commission again sent design plans of the $4.5 million transit center back to the drawing board.

Center developer linked to snack food empire

GALVESTON — Charles Wesley Doolin, a Sea Scout, isn’t boasting about his family’s connection to a snack food empire, but others have been buzzing about it.

Coast Magazine: Infinite Luxury

The June edition of Coast looks at some of the most stunning pools at homes and posh resorts on the island. We couldn’t resist using some patriotic props in a nod to Fourth of July.

Opinion

This isn’t about security
Gov. Rick Perry has tried to pass legislation to make the travel vouchers of his security detail confidential.

What will we do on the 150th anniversary?
Everyone in Galveston County really ought to be thinking about June 19, 2015.

Letters to the Editor

Sports

Upon Further Review: Soccer won't be big in USA
Despite all the hype, soccer never has caught on in the U.S. What's the deal? Will soccer ever be big here?

It’s important to eat right amount of protein
Dr. Doug Paddon-Jones writes about the recommended daily dose of protein in our diet.

Scoreboard, Bleacher Buzz, Fishing and From the Sidelines

Business

Land office wants cut of Del Monte expansion
GALVESTON — Del Monte’s plan to expand hit a snag after the land office informed officials it wanted a percentage of revenues near piers 16-18.

Biz Buzz, Buzz Blog and AP Business

Entertainment

SeniorShare is ‘Celebrating America’ Friday
TEXAS CITY — With the Fourth of July around the corner, the SeniorShare Program of Galveston County is inviting all seniors to its “Celebrating America” event.

Upcoming Events from Galveston.com

Lifestyle

Tips to prevent lawn mower-related injuries
Tips to prevent lawn mower-related injuries for children Some tips to prevent lawn mower-related injuries among children.

Galveston Scenes

Food

Smoky flavor comes out in food with chipotle
Mexican food gets its flavor from a wide variety of spices and chili peppers, but few are as uniquely Mexican as the chipotle pepper.