City accepting applications, interviewing for Galveston Park Board trustees

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 ...

Public Notice: Amendment reallocating community development block grants

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...

Voters decide Galveston City Council positons

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...

Avenue S road work beginning Monday

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 ...

Protect migrating birds by turning out non-essential lights

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...

New downtown parking rate in effect

Public comment open on draft 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan

Prescribed burns at state park scheduled for April, May

City of Galveston awarded first Local Hazard Mitigation Plans Program grant

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...

Veteran GPD officer Doug Balli named next Galveston Police Chief

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...

March 7: Broadway project update

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...

City recognized for excellence in financial reporting

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...

City of Galveston launches new GIS hub

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...

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...

Lone Star Rally statistics

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...

Sandhill Crane community meeting tomorrow night

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.

Information for beach-related work post Hurricane Nicholas

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...

Galveston Police Chief announces resignation for late October

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...

Work beginning tonight at Broadway, 18th Street

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...

Galveston’s rail trolley service beginning October 1

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...

Sign up for the Citizen's Police Academy

City’s Animal Services Unit helps in study of local coyote population

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...

Ball High homecoming parade returning Wednesday

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...

Businesses: Were you affected by Hurricane Nick?

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...

Voters elect Sharon B. Lewis to represent District 1

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 ...

City accepting affidavits for master-planned communities

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 ...

Galveston City Council bans balloon releases due to environmental concerns

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...

Notice of city tax rate

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...

Public notice: Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report published

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...

Proposed FY 2022 budget now online

Updated golf cart inspections list

We've updated the list of approved golf cart inspection providers, of which there are eight.

Read on...

Rental assistance applications due by July 30

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...

Golf cart inspection provider list

New golf cart regulations in effect

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 ...

City, TAMUG collaborate with coastal resources project

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...

Galveston celebrating Independence Day with parade and fireworks

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...

Free Covid-19 vaccines available July 9 at Wright Cuney

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!

Juneteenth to become a federal holiday

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...

City monitoring activity in the Gulf

Flamingo Fest Golf Cart parade returning to Postoffice this Saturday

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...

Juneteenth recognized as official city holiday

Tips for preventing catalytic converter theft

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...

Update on the 24" waterline project

Hurricane preparedness fair scheduled for June 12

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...

City to begin enforcement towing trailers, boats parked on public streets

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...

Galveston summer band concert series returns Tuesday

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...

How to report water leaks to the City of Galveston

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 ...

Special election scheduled for August 28 for District 1 council position

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...

Galveston Launches Newest Beach Nourishment Projects

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...

Summer watering and conservation tips

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...

City seeking applications for transit operator

Join our team! The City of Galveston Island Transit Department will be holding onsite interviews. In order to be invited you must fill out an application online at https://www.galvestontx.gov/519/Employment before June 4, 2021. If selected you will receiv...

Parks and recreation department hiring for various roles

City requesting August special election for District 1 vacancy

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...

Memorial Day closure next Monday

Friendly reminder: City facilities will be closed next Monday in observation of Memorial Day. Trash will run a day behind the normal schedule.

Trolley safety reminder

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!

Public hearing next week on CDBG, HOME program funding

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...

$179 million granted by GLO for disaster mitigation projects in Galveston County

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 ...

Weather update: Galveston under coastal flood advisory

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...

City launching new coyote sighting tool

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...

Regional flood planning group appoints City Manager as coastal representative

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...

City hosting hurricane preparedness fair June 12

Harborside Drive closure on May 17

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...

Galveston City Council proposes tax rate, sets public hearing for FY 21 budget

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...