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College of the Mainland Breaks Ground on New Facilities to Modernize Campus

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College of the Mainland Breaks Ground on New Facilities to Modernize Campus

College of the Mainland (COM) marked a significant milestone on Thursday with the groundbreaking of two new buildings, kicking off a multi-year initiative to modernize its aging facilities.

Santa Fe Approves $450M Development to Potentially Double City's Population

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Santa Fe Approves $450M Development to Potentially Double City's Population

Santa Fe City Council has unanimously approved a $450 million mixed-use development that could double the city's population over the next decade. The plan includes the creation of a municipal utility district to support growth.

Galveston’s Moody Bank CEO Joins Dallas Fed Board to Influence Economic Policy

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Galveston’s Moody Bank CEO Joins Dallas Fed Board to Influence Economic Policy

Victor Pierson, CEO of Galveston’s Moody National Bank, has been appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas board of directors, where he will provide insights on Texas economic conditions to guide national monetary policy.

Princess Cruises Cancels Second Voyage in Two Weeks from Galveston Due to Technical Issues

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Princess Cruises Cancels Second Voyage in Two Weeks from Galveston Due to Technical Issues

Princess Cruises has canceled the Nov. 3 departure of the Regal Princess from Galveston, marking the second canceled cruise in just two weeks. The cruise line cited "essential technical repairs" as the cause and assured guests of a full refund and a 25% future cruise credit, valid through May 2026.

Galveston Approves $3.8 Million Spending Cuts Amid Budget Shortfall

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Galveston Approves $3.8 Million Spending Cuts Amid Budget Shortfall

The Galveston City Council has unanimously approved an amended budget, cutting $3.8 million in expenses to address a financial shortfall without raising taxes, ensuring essential services remain unaffected.

Texas Unemployment Claims Decline, Indicating Job Market Resilience

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Texas Unemployment Claims Decline, Indicating Job Market Resilience

Texas's initial unemployment claims declined last week to 13,718. This reduction suggests potential stabilization in the state’s job market, contrasting with varied trends seen in other states nationwide.

Business and Economy

College of the Mainland Breaks Ground on New Facilities to Modernize Campus

Santa Fe Approves $450M Development to Potentially Double City's Population

Galveston’s Moody Bank CEO Joins Dallas Fed Board to Influence Economic Policy

Princess Cruises Cancels Second Voyage in Two Weeks from Galveston Due to Technical Issues

Galveston Approves $3.8 Million Spending Cuts Amid Budget Shortfall

Texas Unemployment Claims Decline, Indicating Job Market Resilience

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