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Galveston healthcare summit to focus on access, workforce wellness
The third annual State of Healthcare Summit & Luncheon is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd....
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Dickinson finalizes budget, holds tax rate steady
City council approved a property tax rate of about 37 cents per $100 of taxable value Tuesday, unchanged from the current rate, and gave final approval to the 2026-27 budget....
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One Safe HTX coalition brings together 9 organizations to address gun violence
After three shootings involving children and teenagers in or around Harris County in the past week, nine local and international organizations are coming together to address gun violence and its root causes. The coalition is called One Safe HTX — or One Safe Houston — and brings ...
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Renewables, batteries help Texas grid meet record demand
Wind supplied about 27% of electricity consumed on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas grid during the first half of 2026, while solar accounted for about 16%, Joshua Rhodes, a research scientist at the University of Texas at Austin, said....
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Dickinson moves to tighten battery storage regulations
The proposed regulations would classify battery energy storage systems as major utilities, require operators to obtain a conditional use permit and impose extensive fire, safety and emergency-response requirements....
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Galveston port to hold public meeting on mobility projects
The meeting is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Cruise Terminal 16, 1602 Harborside Drive. A presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m.
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Galveston mayor, Wharves Board trustee deny backroom-deal appointment claims
Wharves Board Trustee Scott Hickman said he worked to earn the support and approval of council members and denied making any deals in exchange for their support. He withdrew from the District 6 runoff against Jason Hardcastle on May 8....