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Four Galveston City Council members selected in runoff election

By Elle Johnson | Dec 23, 2020

Members of the Galveston City Council have been chosen after a runoff election.

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College of Mainland offers fast-track programs to get Texans back to work

By Elle Johnson | Aug 13, 2020

The College of the Mainland is joining a statewide effort to get Texas residents back to work.

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GISD receives $2 million from Moody Foundation to increase internet connectivity

By Elle Johnson | Aug 2, 2020

Galveston ISD was awarded approximately $2 million by the Moody Foundation to purchase computers and other devices.

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State approves $2.8 million to purchase homes in Galveston County flood plains

By Elle Johnson | Jul 19, 2020

Over $2.8 million in Hurricane Harvey relief funds have been approved by the Texas General Land Office to support a home acquisition program.

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Galveston County offices have remained open through COVID-19 pandemic

By Elle Johnson | Jun 26, 2020

Galveston County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ken Clark said while unemployment is rising and businesses are closed, there are still some positives despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Galveston County releases recommendations for resuming retail activity

By Elle Johnson | May 7, 2020

Guidelines for reopening businesses have been released by Galveston County officials.

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Reports show Galveston County first responders are at significant risk to catch COVID-19

By Elle Johnson | Apr 12, 2020

First responders in Galveston County are having to expose themselves to the coronavirus and – according to the county's Health District – they are more likely to be infected with the virus than other residents.

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Galveston mayor orders businesses to close; restaurants transition to take-out and delivery

By Elle Johnson | Mar 20, 2020

GALVESTON – Most bars and restaurants were operating as normal on March 17 on Galveston Island and throughout the county, but later that day amusement parks, museums and bars were ordered to close in the city.

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Johnson wins re-election to Galveston County tax assessor-collector role

By Elle Johnson | Mar 17, 2020

Cheryl Johnson, the incumbent tax assessor-collector for Galveston County, received 16,561 votes to win her Republican primary race with 61% of the vote.