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Texas City Commission finalizes hiring of police chief
The vote came during the commission’s Wednesday meeting at the Doyle Convention Center. Pope’s employment agreement takes effect Saturday and provides an initial annual salary of $168,000....
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Texas City tightens license plate reader access
Interim Police Chief James Patterson ordered an extensive review of the technology earlier this summer, according to the department. The review resulted in disciplinary action against a civilian employee for a policy violation and an ongoing investigation into possible misuse…...
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Workshop to offer tips on how to become involved in local government decisions
Participants at the Gulf Coast Community Chat will learn how to submit public comments, use an environmental notification tool and participate in the Galveston Comprehensive Plan update from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wortham Auditorium inside Rosenberg Library, 2310…...
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Galveston city council to consider denser Sachs on the Seawall development
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the amended planned unit development for Sachs on the Seawall, at 10302 Seawall Blvd., Aug. 18, after Mohamed Eldawy, CEO of Royal Crown, sought to increase the project’s density from a plan previously approved…...
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Texas City joins county trend, raises towing fees
Texas City set its rates at statewide maximums for involuntary tows from private property set by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a move area wrecker service operators said was much-needed amid rising fuel and insurance costs....