Galveston County home prices rose in May 2025 compared to May 2024
In May, the median sale price of a home in Galveston County rose by $22,221 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 2.2%.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry were approved in South Galveston News publication area during 2024?
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across South Galveston News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided…
H-1B approvals for employers classified under Educational Services industry across South Galveston News publication area in 2024
All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located across South Galveston News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S.…
1 gas station in cities throughout Galveston County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending May 31
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Galveston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to…
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson shares views on legislation and culture
Texas Representative Terri Leo Wilson voiced her stance on ending in-state tuition for illegal immigrants via social media on June 6th, while also sharing cultural experiences from Galveston and summarizing…
Analysis: 440 of 603 students at Roy Junior Wollam Elementary School not on “college track” in 2023-24 school year
Of the 603 students at Roy Junior Wollam Elementary School in Santa Fe, 440 (73%) weren’t on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2023-24 school year, according…
William F. Barnett Elementary School: 74% of the 670 students not on “college track” in 2023-24 school year
Of the 670 students at William F. Barnett Elementary School in Santa Fe, 495 (74%) weren’t on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2023-24 school year, according…
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Galveston County in week ending May 31?
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Galveston County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Cheapest premium gas in cities across Galveston County in week ending May 31
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Galveston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to…
Report: 75% of the 572 students at Morgan Elementary Magnet School not on “college track” in 2023-24 school year
Of the 572 students at Morgan Elementary Magnet School in Galveston, 429 (75%) weren’t on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to South…
2 gas stations in cities throughout Galveston County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 31
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Galveston County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Galveston County in week ending May 31?
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Galveston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to…
Eugene ‘Gene’ Kranz Junior High School: 76% of the 992 students not on “college track” in 2023-24 school year
Of the 992 students at Eugene ‘Gene’ Kranz Junior High School in Dickinson, 753 (76%) weren’t on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2023-24 school year, according…
Analysis: 474 of 624 students at Oppe Elementary School not on “college track” in 2023-24 school year
Of the 624 students at Oppe Elementary School in Galveston, 474 (76%) weren’t on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to South Galveston…
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson highlights recent legislative successes and collaborations
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson shared updates on significant legislative actions via Twitter.
How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in South Galveston News publication area during 2024?
In 2024, 96.2% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers across South Galveston News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the…
Crenshaw Elementary and Middle School: 78% of the 133 students not on “college track” in 2023-24 school year
Of the 133 students at Crenshaw Elementary and Middle School in Galveston, 103 (78%) weren’t on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to…
Terri Leo Wilson supports tax relief measures and legislative achievements
Representative Terri Leo Wilson recently shared updates on legislative efforts via social media posts dated June 1-2, focusing on tax relief initiatives and collaborative lawmaking with other legislators such as…
On Sunday, June 1, former Ball High School standout Jonah Williams collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship
The game took place in UFCU Disch-Falk Field.
Cheapest diesel in cities across Galveston County in week ending May 24
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Galveston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
2023-24 School Year: 78% of the 702 students at Dan Junior Kubacak Elementary School not on “college track”
Of the 702 students at Dan Junior Kubacak Elementary School in Santa Fe, 547 (78%) weren’t on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2023-24 school year, according…
Kameren Hardebeck, former Texas City High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, May 31 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship
The game took place in UFCU Disch-Falk Field.
Former Santa Fe High School standout Jacob Cyr played on Saturday, May 31 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship
They enter the tournament as a number two seed.
Heights Elementary School: 78% of the 410 students not on “college track” in 2023-24 school year
Of the 410 students at Heights Elementary School in Texas City, 319 (78%) weren’t on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to South…