A tax-exempt nonprofit organization has received support from a council for its plan to utilize a historic house. The Art Guild, a nonprofit, sought to use the Walter Hall House for various purposes.
The proposed uses for the house include a studio, a gallery, and a community meeting space.
Further details about the plan and the council's decision are available from the source publication, which reported on the council's support for the arts plan.
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Seat the Table is calling on Congress to create work permits for long-term, law-abiding immigrant workers, pointing to several bipartisan proposals, including the Dignity Act, Dream and Promise Act and Farm Workforce Modernization Act....
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The cruise line unveiled Wednesday a slate of four- to seven-night itineraries aboard the Beachcomber, which is scheduled to begin sailing from the Port of Galveston in October 2027....
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College officials announced a season featuring classics, Broadway musicals and contemporary adaptations, including "The 39 Steps," "Shakespeare’s R&J" by Joe Calarco and Broadway hits "Come From Away" and "Dear Evan Hansen," as well as several shows on the Freestage....
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The Dr. Ned & Fay Dudney Nature Center, 1220 Egret Bay Blvd., closed Aug. 31 for renovations and upgrades. After its expected reopening Sept. 21, returning visitors will be able to use a new restroom and rebuilt bird blinds, Sarah…...
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The council unanimously approved its budget Tuesday for the 2026-27 fiscal year, cutting the property tax rate for the 12th consecutive year.
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Longwoods International is conducting the third tourism sentiment survey, which previously ran in 2020 and 2024. The data will allow officials to track changes in residents’ opinions and compare Galveston’s results with national benchmarks....
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