🌱 Why a Galveston jury cleared Dickinson and its contractor in $9M suit

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Galveston jury cleared Dickinson and its contractor in $9M suit

Also on today's calendar: Drop-in Art and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the a.m., temps: high: 69, low: 63.
• Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Litigation Roundup: Samsung Seeks New Trial After $445.5M Infringement Verdict (texaslawbook.net) — A Galveston County jury recently found a Dickinson resident solely responsible for injuries he suffered after falling into a storm drain near his home, clearing the city of Dickinson and its contractor of liability. The case stemmed from a drainage improvement project on Pin Oak Drive, and jurors heard nine days of testimony before returning their verdict on Dec. 10. The roundup also highlights several other major Texas lawsuits and court decisions.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dickinson

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 23

• Clothing and Toy Drive
  Dickinson Public Library, 4411 State Hwy 3, Dickinson
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday December 23

• City Council Regular Meeting
  City Hall Council Chambers , 4403 Highway 3 , Dickinson
  7:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Drop-in Art
  Dickinson Public Library , 4411 State Hwy 3 , Dickinson
  2:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Family Movie
  Dickinson Public Library , 4411 State Hwy 3 , Dickinson
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Senior Bingo Days
  Webster Recreation Center , 311 Pennsylvania Ave. , Webster
  10:00 am
• Cow Tails at Chick-Fil-A
  Helen Hall Library , 2805 E League City Pkwy , League City
  11:00 am
• Advanced English Classes - In-Person
  Evelyn Meador Library , 2400 N Meyer Ave , Seabrook
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Campaign Kickoff Luncheon
  Nessler Civic Center , 2010 5th Ave N , Texas City
  11:30 am
• Every Stitch Way
  Helen Hall Library , 100 W Walker St. , League City
  1:00 pm
• Veteran Food Distribution
  Texas City VA Clinic , 9300 Emmett F Lowry Expy , Texas City
  2:30 pm
• 7th Bayside Intermediate Knights vs League City Intermediate School
  Bayside Intermediate School , 4430 Village Way , League City
  5:00 pm
• Spanish Class
  Helen Hall Library , 100 W Walker St. , League City
  5:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I guess no one like my songs, I was supper bored earlier.
  Met some really nice people tonight. Glad they made it home safe. My dumb but didn't charge bike all the way and it died coming back from San Leon. … (Nextdoor Dickinson)
• Couldn't make it to church.
  The further I rode, the colder it got. But now wind is down (Nextdoor Dickinson)

• Target posted a job opening for General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment (T2320) in Dickinson. Apply here.
• Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in SAN LEON, TX S13450 in Dickinson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dickinson here.

🗞 Nearby News

League City

• UF football transfer tracker: Jon Sumrall rebuilds 2026 Gators' roster (orlandosentinel.com)

Texas City

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-- The Patch AM Team

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