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A Galveston County judge ruled that Galveston Independent School District leaders must display donated Ten Commandments posters in classrooms within ten days. This follows a lawsuit by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton regarding the state law requiring such displays.
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Nearly 600 households in Galveston lack air conditioning, and many others struggle to afford running it. Rising electricity costs and older housing stock exacerbate the danger posed by extreme heat. The issue affects vulnerable populations like the elderly.
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The Galveston Police Department released camera footage from the May shooting that killed Randy Martin. The Texas Rangers' report indicates officer Joshua Nino De Guzman fired eight shots after a struggle during a traffic stop. Martin’s family is now considering legal action against the City of Galveston.
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