The Galveston Police Department’s 55th Citizens Police Academy will begin on Thursday, June 7th. Classes will be held at Garten Verein, 2704 Ave O in Galveston, each Thursday evening through August 23rd from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Read on...

As CivicPlus launches an overhaul of galvestontx.gov, the City is looking for citizen input to improve the user experience. To provide invaluable feedback or to track the progress of the redesign visit www.galvestontx.gov/thecountdownison. Read on...

The May City Manager's Report is now available online at www.galvestontx.gov/citymanagersreport! This comprehensive report tells the story of what each department in the City has accomplished in the last month. Read on...

Beginning May 7th, the City will be disconnecting water service for customers who have a past due balance. Read on...

The 2018 Election brought thousands of voters to the polls to vote with all Council positions on the ballot. Due to the results of the District 5 race, a runoff election is required and will be held on June 16th, 2018. Unofficialresults are now posted. Read on...

With over 179 years of history as a center of commerce, culture, and finance, visitors and the like will now be able to tour all ninety historical designations with ease using new innovative technology that utilizes GIS and story maps online. Read on...

June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season and officials are encouraging the public to be prepared. The annual Galveston Preparedness Fair will begin at 10 AM, Saturday, May 19th, at the McGuire Dent Recreation Center located at 2222 28th Street. Read on...

Galveston residents and visitors will soon notice a change in the appearance of their Island’s police department. Starting May 1st, GPD will be changing its daily operational uniform from the familiar light blue shirts to an all dark navy look. Read on...

The City is introducing another opportunity for Galvestonians to be engaged citizens in the community they call home. The City will host their inaugural class of a new program titled, “Galveston University” on May 16th. Read on...