Daily Update: Aug. 24

Galveston County Commission may vote Wednesday to boost the county tax rate to cover costs of hospital and specialty care for the uninsured. That may not play well in League City and Friendswood, one commissioner warns. Read more from the Bay Area Citizen.
Clear Creek ISD schools start back on Tuesday. Here are reminders of things to know before the bell rings. Read more at Ultimate Clear Lake
Some scientists said it will take months and even years to fully understand how Ike affected Galveston Bay's ecosystem. Can the bay recover?
Read more from the Houston Chronicle.
League City and Friendswood are planning to actively enforce a state law that goes into effect Sept. 1 that will ban use of handheld cell phones by motorists in school zones. Read more at the Galveston Daily News and at Ultimate Clear Lake
Expressing concern because of speeders on the one road into their subdivision, Magnolia Creek residents want League City's help to get another access road. But a new road doesn't seem likely soon. Read more from the Bay Area Citizen.