Galveston County
Recent News About Galveston County
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Galveston County reduces property tax rate for 10th year in a row
Galveston County Commissioners have approved a $144.7 million budget for fiscal year 2021, which will take effect on Oct. 1.
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Galveston County to add staff to health district amid rising COVID-19 numbers
Galveston County Judge Mark Henry has authorized nearly $400,000 to increase staffing at the county health department as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
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Galveston County offices have remained open through COVID-19 pandemic
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
Guidelines for reopening businesses have been released by Galveston County officials.
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Galveston County officials reopen unincorporated beaches with 'active' monitoring
More than a month after Galveston County ordered residents to stay home in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, it has loosened restrictions when it comes to its unincorporated beaches.
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Galveston County offers free COVID-19 testing
Galveston County Health District is now offering free COVID-19 testing to anyone over the age of 7.
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Reports show Galveston County first responders are at significant risk to catch COVID-19
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 County joins stay at home procedures
With much of the world responding to COVID-19 and the spread of the virus, Galveston County is joining in with stay-at-home orders for residents.