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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Galveston County rise or fall in 2021?

Farms throughout cities in Galveston County received $605,537 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By South Galveston News | Feb 27, 2024

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Galveston County farmers in 2021 reached $1,540,643

Farms in Galveston County received $1,540,643 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

By South Galveston News | Feb 23, 2024

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How much did farmers in Chambers County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South Galveston News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Chambers County received $5,328,931 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas

By South Galveston News | Sep 29, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas published on Sept. 22.

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How many Galveston County public housing residents in 2021 identify as a minority?

By South Galveston News | Oct 1, 2022

In Galveston County public housing 74% of residents in 2021 identified as a minority, according to the U.S. Census.

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How many people in Galveston County received housing vouchers in 2021?

By South Galveston News | Oct 1, 2022

There were 6,507 people who used housing choice vouchers in Galveston County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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How many people in Galveston County live in public housing in 2021?

By South Galveston News | Oct 1, 2022

There were 648 people living in taxpayer-funded public housing located throughout Galveston County in 2021, according to the U.S. Census.

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16.7% of Optometry Board employees earned more than $100,000 in 2021

By South Galveston News | Jul 17, 2022

16.7 percent of employees at the Optometry Board earned more than $100,000 in 2021.

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66.7% of Optometry Board employees earned between $25,000-$50,000 in 2021

By South Galveston News | Jul 17, 2022

66.7 percent of employees at the Optometry Board earned between $25,000-$50,000 in 2021.

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53.3% of Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners employees earned between $25,000-$50,000 in 2021

By South Galveston News | Jul 16, 2022

53.3 percent of employees at the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners earned between $25,000-$50,000 in 2021.

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29.4% of Commission on State Emergency Communication employees earned more than $100,000 in 2021

By South Galveston News | Jul 16, 2022

29.4 percent of employees at the Commission on State Emergency Communication earned more than $100,000 in 2021.

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22.2% of Office of Public Insurance Counsel employees earned between $25,000-$50,000 in 2021

By South Galveston News | Jul 15, 2022

22.2 percent of employees at the Office of Public Insurance Counsel earned between $25,000-$50,000 in 2021.

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6.7% of Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners employees earned more than $100,000 in 2021

By South Galveston News | Jul 15, 2022

6.7 percent of employees at the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners earned more than $100,000 in 2021.

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37.5% of Health Professions Council employees earned between $25,000-$50,000 in 2021

By South Galveston News | Jul 14, 2022

37.5 percent of employees at the Health Professions Council earned between $25,000-$50,000 in 2021.

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55.6% of Office of Public Insurance Counsel employees earned more than $100,000 in 2021

By South Galveston News | Jul 14, 2022

55.6 percent of employees at the Office of Public Insurance Counsel earned more than $100,000 in 2021.

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21.1% of Commission on Jail Standards employees earned between $25,000-$50,000 in 2021

By South Galveston News | Jul 13, 2022

21.1 percent of employees at the Commission on Jail Standards earned between $25,000-$50,000 in 2021.

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33.3% of Texas Public Finance Authority employees earned more than $100,000 in 2021

By South Galveston News | Jul 13, 2022

33.3 percent of employees at the Texas Public Finance Authority earned more than $100,000 in 2021.

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25% of Savings and Loan Department employees earned between $25,000-$50,000 in 2021

By South Galveston News | Jul 12, 2022

25 percent of employees at the Savings and Loan Department earned between $25,000-$50,000 in 2021.

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5.3% of Commission on Jail Standards employees earned more than $100,000 in 2021

By South Galveston News | Jul 12, 2022

5.3 percent of employees at the Commission on Jail Standards earned more than $100,000 in 2021.

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19.6% of Savings and Loan Department employees earned more than $100,000 in 2021

By South Galveston News | Jul 11, 2022

19.6 percent of employees at the Savings and Loan Department earned more than $100,000 in 2021.