City announces new process for electrical, HVAC permitting

Galveston, TX – May 17, 2019 – The City of Galveston is changing its process for handling electrical and HVAC permits beginning in June as part of our mission in creating improvements and efficiencies in the permitting process...

Scheduled 45th St. project water shutoffs for 5/20 - 5/24

The construction company working on the 45th Street reconstruction project will need to shut off water in the following areas next week. The water will be shut off from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.&a...

City accepting applications, interviewing for Park Board

Galveston, TX – The City of Galveston is accepting applications for five positions on the Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees.

The Park Board of Trustees' mission is to promote Galveston Island, its natural resources, attractions, an...

City finalizing transition to RIDES taxi service

On June 10, 2019, Island Transit will finalize the transition of ALL Dial-A-Ride users over to the Harris County RIDES taxi service. RIDES will now serve exclusively as Island Transit’s complementary ADA Paratransit service within &...

City monitoring weather, preparing for heavy rainfall

The City of Galveston is monitoring heavy rainfall expected later this week. Meteorologists are predicting rain beginning later today or Thursday through Saturday night. This rain is likely to coincide with higher tides, which could exacerbate street floo...

City hosting community town hall for hurricane preparedness June 1

Galveston, TX – May 1, 2019 – Hurricane season is quickly approaching and the City of Galveston wants residents to be prepared! The City of Galveston is hosting a Hurricane Preparedness Town Hall meeting to provide residents a...

Galveston voters extend paid Seawall parking, approve fee change

Galveston, TX – May 4, 2019 – Galveston residents on Saturday voted to extend the Seawall Boulevard paid parking program and change hourly rates from $1 to $2 – approving a program that has helped fund and maintain a...

Texas House passes legislation addressing the Galveston Police Pension Plan

GALVESTON, TX – May 2, 2019 – The Texas House of Representatives on Thursday unanimously passed a bill to resolve issues with the Galveston Police Pension Plan. 

The legislation is the result of two years of negotiatio...

DIVAS Half-marathon, 5K returns Sunday

Galveston, TX – April 22, 2019 – The DIVAS Half Marathon and 5K is back this Sunday!

The 13.1-mile course starts and finishes at Moody Gardens, but there will be road and lane closures in the area for you to be aware of so you ...

Two Arrested After String of Armed Robberies

Late last week, the island experienced a small string of armed robberies, three within a 36 hour period on the east end of the island. 

• Texaco “Huggy Bears” 902 Ave J – Wednesday, April 10^th, 9:00 pm
• Family Dollar 2207...

Early voting begins April 22 for Seawall parking referendum

Galveston, TX – April 18, 2019 – Galveston voters will decide in May whether to extend the paid parking program on the Seawall and change the hourly rates.

The paid parking program along the Seawall was approved by voters and i...

City, police testify in favor of legislation to benefit Galveston police pension

Galveston, TX – April 11, 2019 – Galveston city leaders on Thursday testified in a Texas House committee hearing in favor of legislation to address governance, unfunded liabilities and other issues in the Galveston police pens...

Parks and Recreation hosting hiring event April 12

New bike safety law in effect May 1

Galveston, TX – April 4, 2019 – A new bike-safety law aimed at making Galveston a safer community for cyclists will go into effect on May 1 and require all people cycling at night to have lights on their bikes.

Galveston City C...

Dog agility field courses open in Lindale Park

Galveston, TX – April 1, 2019 – Thanks to a local Eagle Scout and community partnerships, Lindale Park now has two agility training courses for small and large dogs.

Collin Somerville, a Ball High School student and Boy Scout, had the i...

IRONMAN Texas Triathlon returns April 7

Galveston, TX – April 1, 2019 – The annual Memorial Hermann IRONMAN 70.3 Texas Triathlon returns to the island this Sunday, April 7^th.

The swim, bike and run race begins at 6:30 a.m. and is expected to continue until 1:30 p.m. ...

Tell us your beach access plan recommendations

Galveston, TX – March 29, 2019 – We invite members of the public to join us for a public meeting next Thursday about beach access for the island. As the City works toward updating its Beach Access and Dune Protection Plan, we want to h...

City to host public meeting on Island Transit changes

GALVESTON, TX (March 28, 2019) –The City of Galveston is hosting a public meeting to inform residents and receive feedback about potential changes to Island Transit services. The meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Apri...

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Right of way construction permit process changing April 1

Galveston, TX – March 25, 2019 – Beginning next month, the City of Galveston is changing the way it handles Right of Way construction permits to make the process more efficient for residents and businesses seeking permits.&...

City re-certifying Dial-A-Ride users

GALVESTON, TX – March 21, 2019 – Dial-a-Ride users likely received letters in the mail this week containing a new application needed to continue using the services.

The City of Galveston is re-certifying participants in the Dial-a-Ride ...

GPD aides in major drug-trafficking investigation

The Galveston Police Department assisted in the investigation of a major drug-trafficking operation that netted more than 40 arrests from Galveston and the Houston area. Thank you for your work and commitment to keeping the public safe.  

More inf...

City reaches tentative agreement on police pension

Galveston, TX – March 20, 2019 – The City of Galveston is pleased to announce it has reached a tentative agreement with the Galveston Police Pension Board that will bring final resolution to the pension issues facing their pla...

City welcomes third Galveston University class

Galveston, TX – March 12, 2019 – The City of Galveston is thrilled to welcome its third class of Galveston University students this month. In the nine-week program, Galveston University participants will meet key staff members, tour facilities an...

A brief rundown on golf cart regulations

With the weather warming up and spring break underway, we've received a lot of questions about where people can drive golf carts. Here are a few points to address the main questions we've received, but please email publicinformationoffice@galvestontx.gov ...

Major street assessment beginning this week

GALVESTON, TX – March 8, 2019 – The City of Galveston will begin collecting data this week on the conditions of isle roadways to inform the City’s street repair plan.

Street assessments, which are typically done every two to f...

Lasker Park Community Pool opening March 9

Galveston, TX – Feb. 27, 2018 – Swim season is around the corner! The Lasker Park Community Pool will open for its 2019 spring season on Saturday, March 9.

The community pool provides residents with a state-of-the-art facility,...

Water rate increase beginning for March billing cycle; City issues $35.3 million in debt for more

GALVESTON, TX – Jan. 24, 2019 – Beginning in March, water rates for the City of Galveston will increase on average by approximately 7 percent to account for an increase in rates from the City’s water supplier and to fund impo...

Project to rehabilitate historic brick pavers on The Strand begins

GALVESTON, TX – Jan. 10, 2019 – Work began this week on a project to further beautify and improve the walkability of Galveston’s historic Strand district by rehabilitating the paving bricks at intersections along the street.

T...

City of Galveston launches new and improved website

Galveston, TX – Nov. 15, 2018 – The City of Galveston on Thursday launched a new and improved website with features designed to make staying informed and engaged simple.

The City of Galveston’s redesigned website www.galveston...

Flood Insurance Premiums to Be Lower in Galveston in Spring of 2019

Galveston homeowners will be able to enjoy a reduction to their flood insurance premiums beginning May 2019 thanks to the City’s active participation in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System.Federal Emergency M...

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