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Galveston Co. officials seize more than $700k from Hitchcock amid game room investigation
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Chaz Miller , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The amount seized totals more than $700,000.
In a recent development, the Galveston County Sheriff's Office has taken action in a nearby city. A significant amount of money was seized from the City of Hitchcock. The seizure is connected to an investigation into certain activities in the city.
The amount seized totals more than $700,000. This action was taken earlier in the week. The investigation is focused on game rooms in Hitchcock that are allegedly operating illegally.
Further details about the investigation and seizure can be found through local news sources, such as ABC13 Houston. For more information, readers can consult these sources for updates and additional context.
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Category: local Published: June 25, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In a recent development, the Galveston County Sheriff's Office has taken action in a nearby city. A significant amount of money was seized from the City of Hitchcock. The seizure is connected to an…
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