Galveston

Galveston College Expands Universal Access Scholarship Program

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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 … Read more

Galveston Braces for $160 Million Blow to Tax Base Amidst Wave of Appraisal Protests

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Galveston Braces for $160 Million Blow

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 … Read more