Tag: Galveston
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Galveston College Expands Universal Access Scholarship Program
Galveston College extended its longtime scholarship program by paying tuition fees for qualifying college students to finish their bachelor’s courses. The Galveston College scholarship program was founded in 2001 Galveston College scholarship program includes bachelor plans like nursing and health care management courses. Galveston College opens the scholarship to students who’ve earned GEDs and…
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Galveston Braces for $160 Million Blow to Tax Base Amidst Wave of Appraisal Protests
The protests, fueled by escalating property values driven by a thriving real estate market, saw island owners contesting approximately 60 percent of proposed valuations for the upcoming tax year. Galveston’s tax base is set to take a significant hit of around $160 million due to a surge in tax appraisal protests As a result, the…