Civil Municipal - January 2026

PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n GIA Insurance www.gia-tx.com Founded in 1892 in Galveston, Texas, GIA (Galveston Insurance Associates) is an Independent Insurance Agency with two offices, specialized departments for Personal, Business and Employee Benefits coverage and a staff of over 40 professionals serving the Galveston County and Houston Area. GIA is proud to be a Best Practices Agency and National Best Places to Work in Insurance. Five-year planning is already underway to structure future bond capacity for a new middle school campus. In the nearer term, the district will continue refining its CTE pathways, expanding internships, investing in safety, and aligning programs with rapidly shifting workforce needs. “Our community is moving in a positive direction, and our schools are a reflection of that,” Neighbors says. “A rising tide lifts all boats—and right now, Galveston ISD is rising right along with the city.” The district’s history is one of resilience. Its present is one of innovation.And its future, like the seawall that still protects the island today, is being engineered with pride, purpose, and the firm belief that raising the grade is both a promise and a plan. 426 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01

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