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Galveston runoff elections decided, clearing way for Discovery Sands hearing
By Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau at Houston Public Media
· June 15, 2026
· 1 min read
A Galveston City Council hearing on the proposed Discovery Sands development was delayed until the end of June after residents raised concerns about Galveston city council members taking up the item before runoffs elections were decided.
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Published: June 15, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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What is this story about? A Galveston City Council hearing on the proposed Discovery Sands development was delayed until the end of June after residents raised concerns about Galveston city council members taking up the item before runoffs elections were decided.
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