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Island writer nominated as Poet Laureate

GALVESTON — Jim Boone has garnered a nomination as U.S. Poet Laureate. He does not expect to be awarded the title, but he’ll gladly take the role of a footnote.

Sports

Chargers dominate Creek in lopsided Fight for 518
LEAGUE CITY — The Clear Springs boys basketball team limited Clear Creek to one second-half field goal in a 32-point win Tuesday.
January 18, 2012

Hibbs powers Mustangs past Stings
FRIENDSWOOD — Will Hibbs scored 14 points and added 13 rebounds to lead the Friendswood Mustangs over the Texas City Stingarees.
January 18, 2012

Randle joining Cougars
LEAGUE CITY — Former Clear Springs linebacker Trevon Randle has transferred from LSU to the University of Houston.
January 18, 2012

Melee after La Marque boys basketball game
LA MARQUE — No one has been charged, but the LMISD is investigating a brawl that broke out after the boys basketball game against Manvel.
January 18, 2012

Falls tops La Marque in OT
LA MARQUE — The Clear Falls Lady Knights defeated La Marque, 52-50, in overtime Tuesday night.
January 18, 2012

Upon further review: Texans have a lot to do
Believe it or not, the Texans have a lot of work to do to make it to the next level next season.
January 18, 2012

Basketball roundup for January 18, 2012
A look at high school boys and girls basketball action from across the county.
January 18, 2012

Soccer roundup for January 18, 2012
A look at high school boys and girls soccer action from across the county.
January 18, 2012

Post-game brawl leads to district investigation
LA MARQUE — The public school district is investigating a brawl that broke out after the boys basketball game at home against Manvel on Friday
January 17, 2012

Lady Wildcats to take on Lady Chargers tonight
LEAGUE CITY — The last time the Clear Creek Lady Wildcats took on rival Clear Springs, they came up 10 points short of an upset.
January 17, 2012

Tuesday's Top 10 for January 17, 2012
Last week was loaded with impressive statistics, but these are the ones that made the cut for The Daily News’ Top 10 performances.
January 17, 2012

Frost delays tourney
Frost on the course forced about an hour of extra coffee consumption and trash talking before the elimination tournament began.
January 17, 2012

County runners test mettle
HOUSTON — Nearly 500 Galveston County runners participated in Sunday’s Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
January 17, 2012

Texans win over heart of Houston
The Houston Texans went into Baltimore, stared into the eyes of the playoff devil and didn’t survive.
January 16, 2012

Ethiopians set record at Houston Marathon
HOUSTON — Record-setting times from Ethiopian runners highlighted Sunday’s Chevron Houston Marathon.
January 16, 2012

Bruner, Schmitz win at Bay Area
League City’s Derek Bruner and Carrie Schmitz fared well at the Bay Area Racquet Club Adult & Junior Open Tennis Tournament.
January 16, 2012

Jares ready to run his 100th marathon
SANTA FE — Richard Jares, 64, of Santa Fe, will run in his 100th marathon today at the Chevron Houston Marathon.
January 15, 2012

6 marathoners run to spots on US squad
HOUSTON — The fastest field in U.S. Olympic Trials took Houston by storm Saturday.
January 15, 2012

Knights dominate in tournament title game
LA MARQUE — The Premier Learning Academy Knights won the Family Christian Academy Championship on Saturday.
January 15, 2012

Make a plan for success
Nationally certified master fitness trainer Bill McGinnis details three reasons why you might not meet your workout goals.
January 15, 2012

Letter to the Sports Editor for January 15, 2012
Letter to the Sports Editor published in The Daily News:
January 15, 2012

Lady Mustangs rebound in 2nd half to beat Ball
FRIENDSWOOD — The Lady Mustangs hit the boards in the second half Friday night to pull away from Ball High for a District 24-4A win.
January 14, 2012

Friendswood rallies late past Ball High
GALVESTON — Friendswood scored seven points in the final minute of the fourth quarter to beat Ball High on Friday.
January 14, 2012

Basketball roundup for January 14, 2012
A look at Friday's high school boys and girls basketball action from across the county.
January 14, 2012

Soccer roundup for January 14, 2012
A look at Friday's high school boys and girls soccer action from across the county.
January 14, 2012

 
 
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