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Federal judge dismisses City of Hitchcock lawsuit that sought return of $721K seized by Galveston County
A federal judge dismissed the City of Hitchcock's lawsuit seeking the return of $721,000 seized by Galveston County. The funds, 9% of Hitchcock's annual operating budget, were taken from its general fund bank account in June over allegations linking them to illegal gambling.
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