National Night Out locations for Tuesday night

City Council supports efforts to increase state funding for community colleges

Galveston, TX – The Aim Hire Policy Coalition, made up of more than twenty leading business and education organizations, urged state policymakers to strengthen funding for community colleges in Texas and drive improved...

Read and provide comments on the draft Regional Flood Plan

The San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group submitted the DRAFT Regional Flood Plan to the Texas Water Development Board on Aug. 1, 2022. The public is invited to provide feedback on the DRAFT Regional Flood Plan and learn more about flood risk, stormwa...

City Council approves budget, significant tax rate reduction

The Galveston City Council on Thursday approved the FY 2023 budget (10/1/22-9/30/23) and set a tax rate of 44.45 cents per $100 valuation for Galveston property owners.

The adopted rate is a 5.4 cent reduction from last year’s rate of 49.85 cents...

CRITICAL SHELTER SOS: GALVESTON ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY OVERCROWDING

GPD warns of warrant scam

Reminder: Temporary signs at homes, businesses require permit

REMINDER: The City of Galveston requires a permit for temporary signs at businesses and homes, except for political yard signs. This includes feather flags, unapproved banners, and any other sign that is not permanently affixed to a building. The...

Isle neighborhoods to host annual National Night Out on Oct. 4

GALVESTON, TX – August 26, 2022 – Isle neighborhoods for a night in October will host block parties and community cookouts to bring residents together with local law enforcement and first responders. 

Galveston joins c...

Galveston police enhancing traffic safety enforcement

Galveston police officers are enhancing their traffic safety enforcement measures, with a greater emphasis on patrolling for speeding, running red lights and other traffic violations. 

As part of this effort, the department is allocating more of i...

City's 2021 CAPER report available online

The City of Galveston is required by the U.S. Dept. 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 carrying o...

Galveston University fall program to begin Sept. 14

The City of Galveston is thrilled to invite residents to participate in the Galveston University program. In the eight-week program, Galveston University participants will meet key staff members, tour facilities and learn about the various departments wit...

Sanitation services update

Sanitation routes have had delays again this week due to ongoing mechanical issues with the trucks, and we wanted to provide an update about the status of new equipment and repairs.

The City of Galveston has 10 automated trucks and eight rear loaders in it...

Message for new commercial water service customers

New water customers, especially commercial customers using larger meters, should anticipate lead times and put in your request for new water service as early as possible. 

Pandemic-related issues are causing delays in ordering parts. If you have a...

Galveston Island introduces an innovative health-first, paramedicine model to navigate behavioral 91

City of Galveston officials announced plans for a multi-disciplinary response team approach involving its city police, fire, and local mental health authorities, an innovative health-first model to respond to 911 emergency calls involving people with ment...

New downtown parking rate in effect

Public comment open on draft 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan

Two new outdoor fitness courts opening in public parks

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...

Contractor boring incident leads to sewage spill

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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Planning Commission recognizes island projects for annual design awards

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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