Posted on: May 24, 2022
The City of Galveston is accepting applications for three positions on the Galveston Park Board of Trustees.
The Park Board of Trustees' mission is to promote Galveston Island, its natural resources, attractions, and heritage; to attract visitors ...
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Community News
Posted on: May 19, 2022
The City of Galveston proposes to amend its 2017 through 2020 Consolidated Action Plans by reallocating Community Development Block Grant unexpended program funds in the total amount of $236,382.14. In accordance with the Consolidated Planning federal reg...
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Community News
Posted on: May 7, 2022
Galveston voters on Saturday determined their representatives for the Galveston City Council, among other races on the ballot.
Galveston City Council seats are volunteer, unpaid positions, and candidates are elected for two-year terms. According to complet...
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Community News
Posted on: April 29, 2022
REMINDER: Beginning Monday, May 2, through June 3, there will be a westbound closure on Avenue S between 50th and 53rd streets for the Avenue S reconstruction project by Galveston County in coordination with the City of Galveston.
All traffic in ...
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Community News
Posted on: April 21, 2022
LIGHTS OUT TEXAS ALERT! Spring Peak Migration is April 22 – May 12. Help protect our feathered friends by turning out all non-essential lights outside and inside from 11 pm - 6 am every night during this time. Every night and each light turned o...
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Community News
Posted on: April 14, 2022
Rate changes to downtown parking are going into effect today. City Council voted last month to increase the parking fee to $2.25 an hour and implement paid parking on Sundays to fund cleaning initiatives downtown. The vendor responsible for our downtown p...
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Community News
Posted on: April 8, 2022
The City of Galveston has prepared an update to the local hazard mitigation plan, in accordance with 44 CFR, Part 201. This plan identifies the hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities specific to the City, and identifies specific mitigation actions that can a...
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Community News
Posted on: March 29, 2022
Texas Parks and Wildlife will conduct prescribed burns on the beachside of Galveston Island State Park during April and May. Prescribed burns are a management tool used to restore forest and prairie habitats that were periodically burned by natural fires....
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Community News
Posted on: March 17, 2022
Commissioner George P. Bush this week announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved a $70,000 grant for the City of Galveston through the Local Hazard Mitigation Plans Program (LHMPP). By updating an existing or developing a new local hazard miti...
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Community News
Posted on: March 11, 2022
Longtime Galveston police officer Doug Balli will serve as the department’s next police chief, pending a vote from City Council.
City Manager Brian Maxwell on Friday announced that Doug Balli had been selected as the next department chi...
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Community News
Posted on: March 7, 2022
The TXDOT Broadway project is in its final stretch as the contractor prepares to begin the asphalt overlay on the remaining Broadway lane this week.Over the next two weeks, weather permitting, a contractor working for TXDOT will finish the asphalt overlay...
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Community News
Posted on: January 24, 2022
The Government Finance Officers Association recognized the City of Galveston this week with a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting, the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting.
The City of Galveston's Fin...
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Community News
Posted on: January 14, 2022
The City of Galveston has developed a new GIS hub, adding more than a dozen new maps to its collection of easy-to-digest data available to residents.
The GIS hub is maintained online at https://gis-galveston.hub.arcgis.com/, and easy to access from the ma...
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Community News
Posted on: January 4, 2022
The City of Galveston is excited to announce the addition of two new outdoor fitness courts, funded by grants from the Community Development Block Grant facility improvement program.
Just in time to help you meet your health and fitness goals in the New Y...
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Community News
Posted on: November 29, 2021
Galveston, Texas – November 29, 2021 – The City of Galveston (COG) is experiencing a release of raw sewage from the force main that leads to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 7618 Mustang Road, Galveston, Texas, however, crews...
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Community News
Posted on: November 8, 2021
We've concluded a successful Lone Star Rally weekend and compiled some preliminary stats. These numbers reflect our emphasis on traffic enforcement to deter participants from driving recklessly.
Thank you to all the many law enforcement ...
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Community News
Posted on: November 2, 2021
The Galveston Planning Commission recently recognized several notable island projects during the third annual Planning and Design Awards. The list of awardees includes projects such as the Abe and Annie Seibel Student Residences for Galveston College, the...
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Community News
Posted on: September 28, 2021
Tomorrow night is the second community meeting for the Sandhill Crane Soccer Complex! Join us at the Galveston Island Convention Center at 6 p.m.
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Community News
Posted on: September 28, 2021
Many Galveston residents are working on beach-related projects to repair damages in the wake of Hurricane Nicholas, and the Coastal Resources Division wishes to supply the information you need as you perform this work.
The City did not qualify for the sta...
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Community News
Posted on: September 27, 2021
Galveston, TX – September 28, 2021 – Galveston Police Chief Vernon Hale will step down at the end of October for another career opportunity.
Chief Hale informed the city of his resignation Monday, effective October 29, 2021. Fo...
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Community News
Posted on: September 27, 2021
Nightly work will begin at 18th and Broadway tonight and continue over the next four days as part of the 18th Street project.The work will include the closure of the intersection at 18th and Broadway, and traffic traveling 18th Street will be re-routed wi...
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Community News
Posted on: September 23, 2021
All aboard! Residents and visitors to the island will soon be able to ride the charming historic rail trolleys in historic downtown Galveston.
The City of Galveston is excited to announce the return of the Galveston Island Trolley service on week...
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Community News
Posted on: September 23, 2021
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the badge? Well, here’s your chance to learn more about your Galveston Police Department!
Our next Galveston Virtual Citizens Police Academy will be starting soon! Sign up today by clicking the link belo...
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Community News
Posted on: September 22, 2021
Josh Henderson of the Galveston Police Department’s Animal Services Unit is no stranger to close encounters with island wildlife. However, the unit is embarking on a new type of project to assist wildlife biologists researching our coastal canid...
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Community News
Posted on: September 21, 2021
The Ball High Homecoming Parade is back, and the community is ready to celebrate.
The annual Ball High School Homecoming Parade will take place Wednesday, September 22, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The parade will follow its usual route, with line-up beginning a...
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Community News
Posted on: September 21, 2021
We're collecting information about the economic impact of Hurricane Nick and have a new form available for businesses to complete.
Completing the form will help us assess the full extent of storm damage, in addition to any residential pr...
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Community News
Posted on: August 28, 2021
Galveston voters elected Sharon B. Lewis as the District 1 council representative for the seven-member Galveston City Council in a special election held Saturday.Lewis garnered 80 percent of the vote in a three-way race against candidates Mary Branum and ...
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Community News
Posted on: August 20, 2021
The City of Galveston is currently accepting affidavits from neighborhood representatives seeking a master-planned community designation.
Earlier this month, the Galveston City Council approved an amendment to city code adding the definition of ...
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Community News
Posted on: August 20, 2021
The Galveston City Council approved a new ordinance that bans residents and visitors from releasing balloons outdoors in an effort to eliminate litter caused by such releases and reduce harm to the environment.
Earlier this month, the city council unanimou...
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Community News
Posted on: August 19, 2021
The City of Galveston has proposed a tax rate of 0.4985 cents per $100 valuation for the 2021 tax year, a decrease of 0.0615 cents from the 2020 rate or 10.98 percent.While many appraised home values have increased this year, the tax on the average homest...
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Community News
Posted on: August 17, 2021
The City of Galveston is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to submit an annual Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This report provides an assessment of the City’s progress in carry...
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Community News
Posted on: August 10, 2021
The proposed FY 2022 budget is now online! The proposed budget for the year beginning Oct. 1 and the proposed five-year Capital Improvement Plan are posted at
galvestontx.gov/financialtransparency.
The Galveston City Council will discuss the budget at its ...
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Community News
Posted on: August 2, 2021
We've updated the list of approved golf cart inspection providers, of which there are eight.
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Community News
Posted on: July 19, 2021
The City of Galveston is accepting applications for rental assistance to households who have experienced financial losses due to COVID-19.
Under the ST-TBRA program, the City can assist households with up to 100% of the rent payment. The program will allo...
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Community News
Posted on: June 29, 2021
UPDATED! Remember, there are new rules for golf cart rental operators and owners passed to promote better safety on our roadways.
Under the new requirements, annual registration fees for golf carts will increase to $150 for commercial golf cart rental oper...
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Community News
Posted on: June 25, 2021
GALVESTON, TX – June 25, 2021 – There are new rules for golf cart rental operators and owners passed to promote better safety on our roadways.
The Galveston City Council on Thursday voted to enact new regulations for golf cart ...
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Community News
Posted on: June 23, 2021
An exciting partnership between the City of Galveston and Texas A&M University at Galveston led to new and useful materials for residents and visitors regarding island beaches and beach access.
For the last several months, the City of Galveston's Coast...
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Community News
Posted on: June 22, 2021
Galveston's beaches provide the perfect backdrop to Independence Day celebrations with a seaside parade and fireworks display.
The Independence Day celebration is returning this year with floats, military vehicles, and fireworks.&nbs...
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Community News
Posted on: June 21, 2021
Free Covid-19 vaccines available at Wright Cuney Recreation Center on July 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For ages 12 and up!
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Community News
Posted on: June 17, 2021
Juneteenth, a celebration with origins in Galveston, will soon be a national holiday. On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed legislation to establish June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a U.S. federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in t...
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Community News
Posted on: June 16, 2021
The City of Galveston is monitoring activity in the Gulf of Mexico and will update the public with the information we have as forecasts become more certain.
At this time, the National Weather Service has the storm tracking into the northern Gulf ...
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Community News
Posted on: June 8, 2021
Decorated golf carts will parade down Postoffice Street on Saturday for the second annual Flamingo Fest Golf Cart Parade.
The Postoffice Committee of the Downtown Partnership is hosting the parade on Saturday, June 12 beginning at 12 p.m. The golf cart par...
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Community News
Posted on: June 4, 2021
The City of Galveston will officially recognize Juneteenth as a city holiday this year. The Galveston City Council voted unanimously to establish Juneteenth as a city holiday to recognize Galveston and American history.
On June 19th, 1865, Union...
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Community News
Posted on: June 3, 2021
Catalytic converter theft is on the rise both in Texas and across the United States. Thefts of catalytic converters are skyrocketing across the country because they contain three valuable precious metals: rhodium, palladium, and platinum. The Galveston Po...
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Community News
Posted on: June 2, 2021
Crews next week will begin boring to install the 24" water line along Heards Lane that connects the 59th Street pump station to the pump station at Scholes International Airport.
The project has been underway since March 2020, with utility w...
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Community News
Posted on: June 1, 2021
Today marks the first day of hurricane season and is a great time to make sure you're prepared.If you require help evacuating, be sure to sign up for the state's STEAR program by calling 2-1-1 to register.To sign up for alerts from the C...
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Community News
Posted on: May 28, 2021
GALVESTON, TX – May 28, 2021 – The City of Galveston will begin enforcement next week of a new ordinance prohibiting the parking of boats, utility and recreational trailers, and other large motor vehicles in single family residential z...
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Community News
Posted on: May 28, 2021
The Galveston Beach Band Concert series returns this summer for its 92nd season!
The Galveston City Council on Thursday approved the summer band concert series, which is a weekly, free, family-friendly event held on Tuesdays at the Eugenia and George Sealy...
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Community News
Posted on: May 28, 2021
Water leaks on lines between the customer's meter and the main water supply are the city's responsibility. Please help us address these leaks by reporting any issue you see.There are three main ways to report a leak. On weekdays between ...
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Community News
Posted on: May 28, 2021
GALVESTON, TX – May 28, 2021 – A special election will occur on Saturday, August 28 for the District 1 position on the Galveston City Council.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott approved the special election this week, allowing the cit...
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Community News
Posted on: May 27, 2021
GALVESTON, TX (May 27, 2021) -- This year, Galveston Island’s most significant natural asset, the beaches, are getting a refresh. The City of Galveston, Galveston Park Board of Trustees, the Texas General Land Office (GLO), and the US A...
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Community News
Posted on: May 27, 2021
It's even more important to conserve water and practice good watering techniques with temperatures heating up. Here are some summertime tips for our residents:• Water early in the morning before 10 a.m. Avoid watering from mid-morning to...
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Community News
Posted on: May 26, 2021
The City of Galveston has filed a request with the Office of the Texas Governor to conduct a special election on August 28 to fill the District 1 position.
Voters in November elected E.R. Johnson to serve as the District 1 representative, however, Council...
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Community News
Posted on: May 24, 2021
Friendly reminder: City facilities will be closed next Monday in observation of Memorial Day. Trash will run a day behind the normal schedule.
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Community News
Posted on: May 21, 2021
Friendly reminder: The rail trolleys are out testing and any vehicles parked blocking the trolley access will be towed. Please be sure to park within the lanes and look both ways when exiting the vehicle for your safety!
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Community News
Posted on: May 21, 2021
CITY OF GALVESTON
PUBLIC NOTICE
2021 CONSOLIDATED CDBG & HOME RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS
The U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs...
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Community News
Posted on: May 21, 2021
AUSTIN - Today in the city of Galveston, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush joined Galveston Mayor Craig Brown, La Marque Mayor Keith Bell, Texas City Mayor Dedrick Johnson, and Dickinson Mayor Sean Skipworth to announce the Texas General Land Office ...
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Community News
Posted on: May 18, 2021
Weather update! Galveston is under a coastal flood advisory in effect until at least 1 a.m. with strong rip currents expected until at least Thursday night.The National Weather Service is predicting scattered storms beginning tonight through Wed...
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Community News
Posted on: May 14, 2021
The City of Galveston's Animal Services Unit and Geographic Information System division have teamed up to create a coyote sighting tool to provide animal services officers and residents more information about the island's coyote populati...
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Community News
Posted on: May 13, 2021
The Texas Water Development Board San Jacinto Region 6 Flood Planning Group voted unanimously Thursday to appoint Galveston City Manager Brian Maxwell as the Coastal Communities Voting Member.
The group is closely involved in facilitating both regional an...
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Community News
Posted on: May 12, 2021
The City of Galveston is hosting our annual Hurricane Preparedness Fair a month from today! The preparedness fair will take place Saturday, June 12 at McGuire Dent Recreation Center, 2222 28th Street, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
There will be representatives ...
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Community News
Posted on: May 7, 2021
A section of Harborside Drive from I-45 to 77th Street will be closed on Monday, May 17 for ongoing rail work.The Texas Department of Transportation announced the closure would occur on Monday, May 17 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.We anticipate this will could res...
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Community News
Posted on: August 18, 2020
Galveston, TX – August 18, 2020 – The Galveston City Council last week unanimously approved a proposed tax rate for 2021 for publication and hearing purposes, and set a public hearing for September 10 for the proposed FY 2021 budget.
Th...
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