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2019 Migration: How many people moved to Galveston County?

Galveston County saw 10,882 new residents during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

By South Galveston News | Apr 12, 2023

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2019 Migration: How many people moved to Galveston County from across the country?

Galveston County saw 2,687 people migrate from across the U.S. during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

By South Galveston News | Apr 12, 2023

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2019 Migration: How many people moved to Galveston County from the same state?

By South Galveston News | Apr 12, 2023

Galveston County saw 8,163 people migrate from within the state during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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Middleton pushes to end taxpayer-funded lobbying – 'It needs to be abolished'

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jan 5, 2021

Texas state Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) is only one out of a growing number of politicians who have taken a stance against taxpayer-funded lobbying.

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Despite COVID-19 impact, Galveston City Council reduces property tax rate

By Trina Thomas | Oct 10, 2020

The Galveston City Council recently adopted a tax rate of 56 cents per $100 property valuation for the upcoming fiscal year.

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Galveston County reduces property tax rate for 10th year in a row

By Christopher Mobley | Sep 24, 2020

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 Community College District adopts no-new-revenue tax rate, homeowners to see decrease

By Sarah Hall | Sep 2, 2020

Galveston Community College District homeowners will see a notable decrease in property taxes this year.

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League City's April sales tax revenue exceeds officials' expectations

By John Suayan | Jul 2, 2020

Galveston County’s largest city exceeded expectations when it came to its April sales tax revenue.

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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.