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The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 77549 for the week of August 17-23 is $1.89, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.89.

Gas prices near zip code 77551 for the week of August 17-23

The average cost for a gallon of diesel gas in or near zip code 77551 for the week of August 17-23 is $1.99, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.99.

53.5% of Library And Archives Commission employees made between $25,000-$50,000 in 2019

53.5 percent of employees at the Library And Archives Commission made between $25,000-$50,000 in 2019.

1.7% of Parks And Wildlife Department employees made between $10,000-$25,000 in 2019

1.7 percent of employees at the Parks And Wildlife Department made between $10,000-$25,000 in 2019.

U.S. used merchandise stores report $309 million in sales for April

The estimated sales for used merchandise stores for April 2020 was $309 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Best station to purchase diesel gas near zip code 77551

The Shell at 5027 Broadway Blvd. in Galveston is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline near zip code 77551 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Jamaica Beach for the week of August 17-23

The JB Food at 16603 San Luis Pass Road is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Jamaica Beach for the week of August 17-23, according to GasBuddy.com.

GALVESTON COLLEGE: Galveston College resumes operations Friday

Galveston College will resume on-campus and online services and operations on Friday, Aug. 28, at 8 a.m.

SHRINERS BURNS HOSPITAL: NASCAR drivers Ragan, Little team with Shriners Hospitals for Children

NASCAR drivers David Ragan and Jesse Little will be racing for a cause during the 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Race Weekend thanks to Homer's Foundation. Both drivers have special connections to Shriners Hospitals for Children and the Shriners International fraternity.

SAN JACINTO COLLEGE: Seeking self-driven career? Try truck driving

Adam Stringer was that kid with his face squished against the backseat car window, magnetized as 18-wheelers cruised past on the highway.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH: Why doesn’t Ebola cause disease in bats, as it does in people?

A new study by researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston uncovered new information on why the Ebola virus can live within bats without causing them harm, while the same virus wreaks deadly havoc to people. This study is now available in Cell Reports.

18.2% of State Law Library employees made between $25,000-$50,000 in 2019

18.2 percent of employees at the State Law Library made between $25,000-$50,000 in 2019.

20% of Office Of Capital And Forensic Writs employees made between $25,000-$50,000 in 2019

20 percent of employees at the Office Of Capital And Forensic Writs made between $25,000-$50,000 in 2019.

Esteban Manvel Vilchis and Juan Carlos Arres acquire 3620 Gulf Freeway, La Marque

On Aug. 28, 2020, Maria Dejesus Gildario and Maria De Jesus Lopez Gildario sold their commercial property at 3620 Gulf Freeway, La Marque to Esteban Manvel Vilchis and Juan Carlos Arres. The property is appraised at $112,020.

U.S. supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience) stores report $61 billion in sales for April

The estimated sales for supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience) stores for April 2020 was $61 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

At least one professional license set to expire during the week ending September 5 in ZIP 77554

At least one professional license held by Galveston College from ZIP 77554 is set to expire during the week ending September 5, according to data from the DSHS Professional Licensing and Certification Unit.

Best station to purchase diesel gas near zip code 77510

The CITGO at 3605 Fm-646 N. in Santa Fe is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline near zip code 77510 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 77510

The Valero at 12350½ Sh-6 in Santa Fe is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 77510 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

MG Real Estate Holdings 1 LLC buys 26560 Bay Water Drive, No. 101, Galveston

On Aug. 28, 2020, MG Real Estate Holdings 1 LLC purchased a home at 26560 Bay Water Drive, No. 101, Galveston from Jodie Schwirtz. The property is appraised at $236,029.

The Vineyard Church of Galveston acquires 4720 Ave. O 1/2, Galveston