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Like many homeowners across the nation, Galveston County residents took time during lockdown to make their homes exactly the way they wanted them. 

As people around the world hunkered down at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, they took up new hobbies. Some learned to make TikTok videos an…

Whether its a part of a COVID-19 driven trend remains to be seen, but there’s still no questions about it — people are moving Galveston County in great numbers.

Although widely predicted to climb after COVID sent millions of U.S. couples home for months, the birth rate nationally and in Texas has fallen.

Technology has significantly changed the way those in hospitality industry interact with visitors. That, and increased interest in the outdoors, are likely here to stay. 

As industries around the country struggled to adapt during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, one industry already was prepared.

While teachers and students have returned to in-person learning, technology will always be a part of the learning experience. 

Leaders in the healthcare industry say the pandemic has exacerbated existing staffing shortages. But others hope that the media focus on health professionals will inspire others to join the field. 

People had more time, more money and more opportunity to scrutinize their own appearances during hours of videoconferencing, plastic surgeons said.