South Galveston News

From Laredo Times

Governor suspends elective surgery in 75 Texas counties to ensure there's room for COVID-19 patients

By Bob Pepalis | 4 years ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended elective surgeries for hospitals in 75 counties across 11 trauma service areas to make sure beds are available for COVID-19 patients as a surge in cases continues.

Galveston County Economic Development Corp. fund grants to help businesses struggling with COVID-19 shutdown

By Bob Pepalis | Apr 29, 2020

The Galveston County Economic Development Corp. began using its funds to help local businesses harmed by the economic shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Insurance Rate Reporter

Today's 'once-in-a-lifetime' coastal flooding likely to become daily events by 2050

By Bob Pepalis | 4 years ago

Today’s measure of 50-year record high tides will become daily events by 2050 for many coastal dwellers in the United States.