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Ex-sprinkler installer in Texas charged with theft

Texas City fire Marshal Dennis Harris told the Galveston County Daily News ( http://bit.ly/12uMAgu) that more than 50 fittings were stolen from buildings in Galveston, Texas City and League City.

Texas man who abused 2 children gets 65 years

The Galveston County Daily News ( http://bit.ly/10pSEYT) reports defense attorney Calvin Jackson says Cox was apparently overcome by guilt when he turned down the sentencing plea deal.

Stewart Beach fans can take their own umbrellas

The Galveston County Daily News ( http://bit.ly/13lseX8) reported Sunday that the change takes effect next month in two areas of Stewart Beach in Galveston.

Unmarked graves found at Southeast Texas cemetery

The Galveston County Daily News ( http://bit.ly/WyCh9k) reported Monday that Magnolia Cemetery has about 150 marked headstones - mainly African-Americans - dating to the 1800s.

Library in Galveston seeks railroad history help

The Galveston County Daily News ( http://bit.ly/XSNfr3) reported Sunday that the research effort involves the Rosenberg Library's Galveston and Texas History Center.

Park board approves upgrades for Moody Gardens

The Galveston County Daily News ( http://bit.ly/10MIQZB) reports SpongeBob and other Nickelodeon cartoon characters will be used to teach environmental and conservation.

Boy, 16, gets life sentence for capital murder

Information from: The Galveston County Daily News, http://www.galvnews.com

Carriage discovered in Galveston library attic

Museum curator Eleanor Barton tells The Galveston County Daily News ( http://bit.ly/WodBm3) the library plans to eventually put the carriage on display.

Thousands of water meters in Galveston malfunction

The Galveston County Daily News ( http://bit.ly/XkphTH) reports more than a quarter of Galveston's water meters have failed in recent weeks.

Texas waste services truck driver run over, dies

The Galveston County Daily News ( http://bit.ly/12yRV8c) reported Friday that a medical examiner will rule on whether the death was due to injury or a medical condition.

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