Important information about the city's tree trimming ordinance

Residents, particularly those living along Avenue O and Avenue P, recently received a letter from the City of Galveston related to the pruning of low-hanging trees along roadways.

A recent incident in which a fire truck was unable to access an area because...

Everything you need to know about Mardi Gras! 2020

It’s Mardi Gras season once again in Galveston and there are several important things for you to know as you prepare to celebrate.

The island’s 109th Mardi Gras celebration begins Friday, February 14th and continues until February 25th,...

City accepting applications for two boards

Are you interested in serving your community? The city is accepting applications for the Galveston Island Redevelopment Authority and the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals.

 The Galveston City Council will appoint the new Redevelopment Au...

City statement regarding appeals court ruling

The City is pleased to announce that Mardi Gras will proceed as planned and scheduled on February 14, 2020, as the result of an appeals court ruling issued Thursday.

The Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas denied the motion of Mr. Flores and h...

Register for the upcoming Civil Service exam

Are you interested in applying for the Galveston Police Department? Register for the next Civil Service exam! The next exam will be held on Friday, March 20th. Visit www.galvestontx.gov/earnit to learn more and register!

City announces traffic plan change for 45th Street

The effort to expedite construction on the 45th Street project continues.The City intends to redirect traffic to the east side of 45th on the new concrete road surface northbound from Ave N 1/2 to Broadway beginning Saturday, February 8th, weather permitt...

Reporting street light outages

Texas Public Pool Council names Lasker Park 'Agency of the Year'

The Texas Public Pool Council again named the Lasker Park Community Pool the “Agency of the Year" during this week’s conference in Austin. 

The Texas Public Pool Council is an organization dedicated to providing informatio...

GLO, Army Corps to host public meeting in Galveston

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced the upcoming dates and locations for a series of Public Open Houses on the Coastal Texas Study, including one in Galveston.

The Coastal Texas Protection & Restor...

City announces 45th Street closures for February

As paving continues along 45th Street, contractors working on the project and the City of Galveston will have the following rolling road closures:Avenue N 1/2 and 45th Street: The east side of the road will be closed beginning Thursday, January 23rd for a...

City Manager's statement regarding the Mardi Gras case

Island hosts Galveston County Mayors and Council Members Association

The City of Galveston had the privilege of hosting the Galveston County Mayors and Council Members Association on Wednesday night at the new Fire Station 1 downtown. 

The association meets regularly in different communities around the county and i...

City releases information about additional 45th Street closures

Contractors will have rolling intersection closures on 45th Street from Thursday, January 9, 2020, to Thursday, January 23, 2020, from 7 AM to 5 PM, daily, for the reconstruction and installation of storm sewers.

Ave O ½ and 45th St – ...

City announces rolling road closures this month on 45th Street

Water off Wednesday in small area downtown

City crews will have the water off between 25^th Street and 26^th Street and between Church and Postoffice on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, beginning from 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. in order to install a fire line tap. Residents may experience no water or low wat...

City offering Christmas tree curbside pickup

City Manager addresses 45th Street project in column

The following guest column from City Manager Brian Maxwell regarding the 45th Street project ran in today's edition of the Galveston County Daily News:

"I appreciate the concerns surrounding the 45th Street project and wanted to update residents as to...

City responding to issues at Compass Pointe apartment complex

The City of Galveston is concerned about ongoing problems for residents at the complex commonly referred to as Sandpiper Cove (officially called Compass Pointe) and the condition of the units. 

Earlier this year, the City of Galveston and Galvesto...

Paving beginning on 45th Street to expedite project

Contractors working on the 45th Street project will begin paving the east side of 45th Street beginning at Broadway and working toward Avenue M to expedite the project.

To date, the contractor has completed the installation of new water lines and sanitary ...

Reminder: Upcoming road closures for 45th Street

Please be aware of rolling road closures in connection with the 45th Street project beginning next Monday and continuing throughout the week. 

Contractors will have rolling intersection closures on 45^th St at Ave N ½ on the east and wes...

Celebrate the holiday season this weekend at the annual Christmas Parade

Mark your calendars, we've got your Saturday night plans covered!  

The annual Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Galveston Municipal Police Association, returns to the island this Saturday night.

 The City of Galveston invites residents a...

TXDOT will close lanes on I-45 next Tuesday, Wednesday

Two outside lanes on Interstate 45 at Tiki Drive will be closed on Tuesday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

The lanes will be open during rush hour to mitigate traffic problems, but drivers should anticipate potential...

Strand ordinance rules explained

City Council recently adopted new regulations for the Strand/Mechanic Historic District that prohibit the obstruction of architectural features with the placement of items for sale or other displays. 

The purpose of the ordinance is the protection...

Upcoming road closures for 45th Street project

Contractors working on the 45th Street reconstruction project will close certain intersections in the coming weeks for the installation of a storm sewer system.

ROAD CLOSURES:

• From Nov. 18th to Nov. 27th, the east side of the intersections along 45th at Av...

City Council accepts $500,000 Moody Foundation grant for City Hall plaza

The Galveston City Council on Thursday accepted a $500,000 grant from The Moody Foundation to create a public green space on the site of the former Central Fire Station and City Hall annex.  

This generous gift provides the City of Galveston with...

Fire department seeks resident feedback with survey

The Galveston Fire Department is asking residents to complete a survey in an effort to assess the quality of service the department provides and make any needed changes.

 The Galveston Fire Department has put an increased emphasis on both interna...

City releases Lone Star Rally public safety statistics

The Galveston Police Department had another busy special event with the just completed Lone Star Rally 2019. While attendance figures are still being compiled, below are some of the statistics for the event. The Galveston Police Department would like to t...

Fleeing Suspect Injures Jamaica Beach Officer

At approximately 1230 AM, the Lake Jackson Police Department requested the assistance of the Galveston Police Department in apprehending a suspect in a white Ford truck that had been eluding capture for some time at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour....

Road closures announced for numerous fall events

Galveston, TX – October 22, 2019 – The island will be the host of many special events this week, including Ball High School homecoming parade, Oktoberfest and The Daily News Press Run.

BALL HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE&nbs...

City Council confirms new Fire Chief

The City of Galveston is proud to announce that Charles Olsen, Sr. is the new Fire Chief.

Chief Olsen joined the Galveston Fire Department in 1991 and most recently served as an Assistant Fire Chief. City Manager Brian Maxwell appointed Olsen the interim c...

Man killed in car crash involving Island Transit trolley

Galveston, TX – October 21, 2019 – A 30-year-old man died Sunday night after a vehicle collision involving an Island Transit trolley bus.

On Sunday at approximately 10:00 p.m., dispatch received a report of a major accident involving an...

GPD identifies officer involved in Oct. 12 shooting

October 16, 2019 – Galveston, TX – On the evening of October 12th, 2019, a Galveston Police Officer was involved in a shooting while conducting a traffic stop near 9 Mile Road and Stewart. The case is being investigated by the Galvesto...

City receives strong credit ratings, ensuring low interest rates for public improvements

Galveston, TX – October 9, 2019 – Two of the top financial rating firms assessed the City of Galveston this month and assigned strong credit ratings, citing the City’s prudent financial management and low debt burden.

Moody&am...

TxDOT to begin Broadway project this weekend

GALVESTON, TX – September 27, 2019 – A Texas Department of Transportation project to repave and improve drainage on Broadway between 59^th Street and the Seawall begins Sunday, September 29.

For the next month, there will be alternating ...

2019 Tax Year Adopted Tax Rate For City of Galveston

The City of Galveston, Texas, adopted a tax rate that will increase taxes for maintenance and operations for Tax Year 2019. The Tax Rate will effectively be raised by 7.63 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 by approx...

Reminder: 45th Street public meeting on Sept. 24

Just a friendly reminder that the 45th Street progress meeting is tomorrow night!

The City of Galveston will host a meeting on September 24th to educate residents, businesses and property owners about the 45th Street corridor project. The project began ear...

Report damage caused by Tropical Storm Imelda

The City of Galveston is asking property owners to help us with the storm assessment by reporting real property damage in the survey form at www.galvestontx.gov/afterthestorm.

This report is designed to assist the Galveston Office of Emergency Management ...

City Council approves tax rate, budget

GALVESTON, TX – September 19, 2019 – The Galveston City Council on Thursday adopted a tax rate of $.579885 per $100 of property valuation for Tax Year 2019.

A homeowner who occupies their home valued at $235,000 would pay $1,09...

City announces traffic plan for 25th Street project

The City of Galveston is seeking feedback from property owners and residents who live on 25^th Street about the traffic plan for the 25^th Street reconstruction project.

We anticipate construction beginning on the 25^th Street reconstruction project in late O...

For the next 6 months, turning lanes from Seawall to 45th Street will be closed

GALVESTON, TX – August 26, 2019 – Beginning Monday, August 26^th, the turning lanes from Seawall Boulevard to 45^th Street will be closed to traffic. The lanes are expected to re-open in early March.

Traffic will not be able to turn from ...

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With expansions to the bicycle network, now is a perfect time for Galvestonians to embrace the sport. Do you want to learn more about cycling safety tips and new routes on the island? Click here to learn more!