Galveston beaches to close for Independence Day weekend

City facilities closed this Friday

City facilities will be closed this Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. The McGuire Dent Recreation Center will be closed, and Island Transit will operate a Sunday schedule on Friday. Regular transit services will resume on Saturday.

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Mask order extended through Sept. 30

A city order requiring patrons and employees to wear masks in most Galveston businesses was extended Thursday by a 5-2 vote of City Council and will remain in effect until Sept. 30, unless changed by a vote of the council.

 As a reminder, the ord...

Gov. Abbott issues executive order regarding bars, restaurants

Gov. Abbott issued an executive order Friday morning closing bars beginning today (with the exception of take-out and delivery services) and limiting restaurants to 50 percent dine-in capacity beginning Monday in response to rising cases of COVID-19.

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Your FAQs on the new Galveston mask order

A new city order that went into effect Tuesday requires employees and visitors to wear a face mask in most Galveston businesses to curb community spread of the coronavirus.We want to answer any questions you may have about the order. Below is a list of FA...

Business signage for new City mask requirement

A new city order requires employees and visitors to wear a face mask in most Galveston businesses to curb community spread of the Coronavirus.Signage for businesses is available here as PDF: https://www.galvestontx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10873/85x11-Mask...

Free, walk-up COVID-19 testing available this Saturday in Galveston

GALVESTON, TX – June 22, 2020 – Residents will be able to access free, walk-up testing for COVID-19 on Saturday, June 27 at the Wright Cuney Recreation Center.

The Texas Military Forces and the City of Galveston have partnered ...

City issues order requiring face coverings in Galveston businesses

GALVESTON, TX – June 22, 2020 – Customers and employees will be required to wear face coverings in all Galveston businesses that serve the public, effective after midnight tonight.

Mayor Jim Yarbrough signed on Monday an execut...

Galveston celebrates Juneteenth

Closure on 25th Street next week

Special events permitting postponed, July 4th parade canceled

The City of Galveston has made the decision to cancel city special events permitting for two events scheduled in July, the Fourth of July parade and the Old Smokey Throwdown, because of concerns about COVID-19 cases in Galveston County.

The City consulted...

City seeking public comment on additional CARES Act spending

The CARES Act made supplemental CDBG funding available through the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for grants to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. HUD has awarded the City of Galveston $714,670 in CDBG-CV funding. The...

City hosting Shred Day this Saturday

Mark your calendar! 📆 The City of Galveston is hosting a free paper shred day for getting rid of personal or confidential documents. Shred Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at the Recycling Center. The center is located at 701 ...

City preparing for a safe, busy weekend on the island

The City of Galveston is preparing for a busy weekend on the island. The City is implementing a few changes and additional services over the weekend, including extra lighting and parking modifications, to better accommodate residents and visitors.

The City...

Summer safety items to remember

We’re headed into another beautiful weekend on the island! 😎 Just a few things for all to remember as you enjoy Galveston:

•  Keep our beaches pristine by throwing all trash in the designated bins. We’ll be out enforcing litteri...

Parking lane closure on 25th Street for water line installation

Residents received a notice from the contractor for the 25th Street project this week about upcoming parking changes. 

For the next several weeks, the parking shoulder on the east side of 25th Street from Broadway to Avenue N will be closed for th...

Free, walk-up COVID testing this weekend in Galveston

Residents will be able to access free, walk-up testing for COVID-19 on Saturday, June 13 at the Wright Cuney Recreation Center.

The Texas Military Forces and the City of Galveston have partnered to offer free testing to residents at the Wright Cuney Recrea...

Litterers Beware – Enhanced Enforcement to Take Place in Galveston

If you plan to visit Galveston’s beaches this summer, be sure you don’t leave your trash behind. Beginning this weekend, city officials will increase efforts to punish those who litter along the coast.

“There is no excuse or r...

Mayor Yarbrough announces resignation, effective July 15

Galveston Mayor Jim Yarbrough announced that he would resign as mayor, effective July 15, citing concerns related to COVID-19.

Mayor Yarbrough was first elected to the role in 2014 and was reelected in 2016 and 2018. He is term-limited from running for ree...

Intersection closure on 53rd for waterline project

Beginning tomorrow, there will be an intersection closure on the north side of Broadway at 53rd Street for the installation of a 24-inch water line. The closure will continue for approximately one month.The closure will mean drivers will not be able to tu...

Water service interruptions resuming Friday for 25th Street project

Temporary water service interruptions will continue at properties in the blocks surrounding 25^th Street as part of the 25^th Street reconstruction project. The water service interruptions are necessary to install water valves. For most properties, the serv...

City monitoring system in the Gulf

A disturbance in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Cristobal, and we anticipate effects in the Gulf in the coming days.

The City of Galveston is closely monitoring this tropical storm. The greatest threats to Galveston at...

Mayor, Police Chief statements regarding George Floyd death

As representatives of your city, Galveston Mayor Jim Yarbrough and Police Chief Vernon Hale feel a duty to address the death of George Floyd and the current national landscape. The City has included the statements below.

Mayor Jim Yarbrough: “Lik...

June 1 marks first day of hurricane season: Have a plan

June 1 marks the first day of hurricane season and no more appropriate time to make sure you have a plan in place.

 How can you prepare? Visit ready.gov/hurricanes to see what plans you should put in place, what to pack in your emergency kit and ...

Community pool beginning phased reopening June 3

Free parking redistributed along Seawall Boulevard

Galveston, TX – May 28, 2020 – This month, the City of Galveston changed the location of free parking along Seawall Boulevard to redistribute the spaces.

The City installed new signs, changed previous signage, and repainted the...

Update regarding Lake Madeline channel

UPDATE: Test results returned do not trigger an advisory against swimming or fishing in the Lake Madeline channel.

*ADVISORY* A sanitary sewer line break caused a sewage overflow into the Lake Madeline channel near 74th Street and Heards Lane. No waste is...

Water shutoff notice for 25th Street project

Temporary water service interruptions will continue at properties in the blocks surrounding 25^th Street as part of the 25^th Street reconstruction project. The water service interruptions are necessary to install water valves. For most properties, the serv...

Water off along Heards Lane next Tuesday, Wednesday

Residents along Heards Lane from 69th Street to 73rd Street will have their water off next Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The water will be off as part of work on the 24-inch water line project. We understand water outages are a major inconven...

City facilities closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day

City seeks public input on plan for CARES funding

The CARES Act made supplemental CDBG funding available through the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for grants to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. HUD has awarded the City of Galveston $714,670 in CDBG-CV funding. The...

Court denies bar owner's request for a temporary restraining order

Holly Landry, owner of Sharky’s Tavern, filed a lawsuit Wednesday seeking to enjoin the city from enforcing Governor’s Executive Order GA-18.A TRO hearing was scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday. During the hearing, the city pointed out that...

City proposing changes to HOME program

The City of Galveston proposes to amend its 2017 through 2019 Action Plans for significant changes by reallocating funds and changing project descriptions for the HOME Program under the HUD HOME Program Waivers in response to COVID-19 Pandemic as follows....

Notice: Sanitary sewer break causes release in Lake Madeline channel

A sanitary sewer line break caused a sewage overflow into the Lake Madeline channel near 74th Street and Heards Lane. No waste is going into the channel at this time, and the contractor and city crews are working to identify where the break occurred.

The C...

Water shutoff notice for 25th Street project

Temporary water service interruptions will continue at properties in the blocks surrounding 25^th Street as part of the 25^th Street reconstruction project. The water service interruptions are necessary to install water valves. For most properties, the serv...

Galveston County and UTMB to Open Mass COVID-19 Testing

We’re sharing a press release from the county regarding public COVID-19 testing.

Galveston County, Texas – Starting Wednesday, May 20th, Galveston County and the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) will be offering free COVID-19 ...

City accepting applications, interviewing for Galveston Park Board trustees

Galveston, TX – 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...

Six beach access points to close to vehicular traffic, pedestrian traffic allowed

Galveston, TX – May 14, 2020 – Six beach access points will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, including at the San Luis Pass. The beaches are only closed to vehicles and remain open to pede...

McGuire Dent Recreation Center reopening to adults, by appointment

Galveston, TX – May 13, 2020 – The City of Galveston will reopen the McGuire Dent Recreation Center for adult fitness beginning Monday, May 18 as part of the state’s gradual reopening pl...

Water service interruption this week on 25th Street

Temporary water service interruptions will continue at properties in the blocks surrounding 25th Street as part of the 25th Street reconstruction project.

The water service interruptions are necessary to install water valves. For most properties, the serv...

A message regarding fire marshal inspections of restaurants

A local restaurant contacted the City Fire Marshal’s Office with a concern about a fire protection contractor. The establishment had been visited by a contractor with a licensed fire protection firm who stated that the company had been &ldqu...

Eight beach access points closing to vehicular traffic over weekend

The City of Galveston is announcing changes in beach access and enforcement in advance of the weekend.

Eight beach access points in Galveston will be closed to vehicles beginning Friday through the weekend in response to concerns about heavy-traffic and th...

Galveston County Food Bank, Moody Gardens hosting food pick-up

The Galveston County Food Bank and Moody Gardens are hosting a drive-through food pickup tomorrow for those in need. The food drive will begin Friday, May 8 at 9 a.m. and continue while supplies last. The food will be distributed in the west park...

Full closure of I-45 beginning next week

UPDATE: TXDOT has announced a change to the I-45 closure planned this weekend. The closure will begin Monday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. The work will occur nightly from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. from Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 15. The detour plans remain unchan...

Hurricane Preparedness Week: Have a supply kit ready

National Hurricane Preparedness Week is a good time to brush up on your family’s plan. As we approach hurricane season, remember that it’s good to stock up on a few supplies.In the event of a storm, you’ll want to have enough...

Hurricane Preparedness Week is a good time to get your plans ready

This week is National Hurricane Preparedness Week and today the focus is evacuation plans. 

Have you and your family started your hurricane season preparations? Hurricane season begins June 1 and we encourage all residents to begin thinking about...

Water service disruption this week on 25th Street

ATTENTION: There will be water service disruptions this week along 25th Street from Broadway to Avenue N on the west side of the street as part of work on the 25th Street reconstruction project.Water will be turned off during the day, between 8 a.m. and 5...

City of Galveston issues new guidelines for reopening city

The City of Galveston has issued new guidelines for visiting City facilities in response to COVID-19. 

The Coronavirus has altered the way in which City employees provide essential services to the community. While we continue to provide all city s...

Moody Foundation, Moody Endowment team up to support Galveston first responders

GALVESTON, TX – May 1, 2020 – First responders in Galveston have the necessary personal protective equipment to maintain health and safety for themselves and the public thanks to generous donations from the Moody Foundation an...

Coronavirus-related signage templates available for businesses

Signage templates are available for local businesses to use in their retail and restaurants as desired related to the COVID-19 opening requirements issued by the governor earlier this week. These templates are available here and may be edited to reflect y...

Galveston beaches to open May 1 with social distancing recommendations

Galveston public beaches will open Friday, May 1 with social distancing recommendations.

On March 17, 2020, the GLO gave approval for local governments to close beaches due to COVID-19. The basis for the GLO approval was the Governor’s State of D...

City, Park Board to co-host State of the City Wednesday

The Galveston tourism community is invited to join officials from the City of Galveston and the Galveston Park Board to receive updates on the COVID-19 pandemic response and plans to re-open Galveston businesses.

This State of the City address will take p...

Reopening plans for Galveston following governor's order

City accepting public comments for Thursday council meeting

The City of Galveston is accepting public comments in advance of the Galveston City Council meeting scheduled on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Public attendance will be restricted due to concerns about Coronavirus, but participation is still encouraged.

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Extended public comment time for 2020 CDBG and HOME Programs

 The U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs and has released the 2020 CDBG and HOME Funding Allocations. The City will receive ...

Partial beach opening begins Monday

The Galveston City Council voted Thursday on a partial opening of public beaches. The vote was 4-3.

Beginning Monday, April 27, the public beaches will be open in the morning to pedestrians for exercise only. The public beaches will be open from 6 a.m. to ...

Road closure on Chantilly Circle beginning Monday

Beginning Monday and for the following two weeks, a section of Chantilly Circle between the 7600 and 7700 blocks will be closed for a sanitary sewer rehab project.

These closures will occur daily between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Street parking will not be allowed...

GCHD continues to operate COVID-19 testing site

The Galveston County Health District continues to operate its Galveston testing site this week at Fire Station No. 5, 5728 Ball Street. The hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, and the health district is conducting 92 tests...

City accepting public comments for April 23 meeting

The City of Galveston is accepting public comments in advance of the special-called Galveston City Council meeting scheduled on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Public attendance will be restricted due to concerns about Coronavirus, but participation is still en...

Galveston beaches remain closed until April 30

We understand there may be some confusion about which beaches are open at this time. 

Galveston County reopened beaches within the county jurisdiction, including Bolivar Peninsula and other unincorporated areas, on Monday, April 13. However, beach...

Gov. Abbott issues new executive orders related to COVID-19

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday announced several executive orders related to the reopening of Texas businesses that have been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first executive order is the establishment of a statewide strike-force to study the saf...

City partnering with RCC to host sexual assault prevention classes

The City of Galveston is proud to partner with the Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County on sexual assault prevention classes geared toward empowering young girls. RCC is implementing a sexual assault prevention curriculum, Be Strong: From the In...

GCHD extends Galveston COVID-19 testing site hours

The Galveston County Health District is extending its operating hours for the COVID-19 Galveston testing site into next week. The site will be open by appointment Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The health district will be administering 92 tests a da...

March City Manager's Report now online

The March City Manager’s Report is now online at www.galvestontx.gov/citymanagersreport. This comprehensive report details what each department in the City has accomplished in the last month, the progress that has been made on multiple ...

Beginning Saturday, 45th Street will be northbound only

Beginning Saturday, April 18th, traffic on 45th Street will be restricted oneway northbound only (from Seawall to Broadway.) Traffic will move in the east lane, which is paved, and the entire west lane will be closed for paving. This will continue until f...

Beginning Saturday, 45th Street will be northbound only

Beginning Saturday, April 18th, traffic on 45th Street will be restricted oneway northbound only (from Seawall to Broadway.) Traffic will move in the east lane, which is paved, and the entire west lane will be closed for paving. This will continue until f...

Be aware of scams, suspicious activity

Scam alert! 🚨 Law enforcement in the region have reported a scam of people attempting to gain access to residents’ homes by claiming to be testing water for COVID-19. In those instances, the scammers claimed they were working for the city. Law ...

Galveston County Health District opening island testing site

Galveston County Health District on Thursday will open its free COVID-19 testing to anyone, regardless of symptoms, and expand its drive-thru testing to Galveston.

Testing will be available in Galveston Thursday-Saturday (April 16-18) by appointment only a...

City accepting public comments for April 16 meeting

The City of Galveston is accepting public comments in advance of the special-called Galveston City Council meeting scheduled on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Public attendance will be restricted due to concerns about Coronavirus, but participation is still en...

Water line work beginning on Heards Lane

Work is beginning on a 24-inch water line project along Heards Lane. Residents will likely notice traffic control measures in place, however, two-way traffic along the roadway will be maintained during this phase of the project.

There will be rolling shoul...

City accepting new water and sewer tap applications

The City of Galveston will resume accepting new water and sewer tap applications effective Tuesday, April 14 at 8 a.m. 

The city had suspended these new applications, which typically are received for new construction homes, apartments and business...

City facilities closed in observance of Good Friday

City facilities will be closed Friday in observance of Good Friday. Except for the police and fire stations, city buildings will be closed and staff will not be there to answer phones or respond to online inquiries on Friday.  

Due to COVID-19, th...

City accepting public comments for April 9 council meeting

Galveston City Council will meet via video conference on Thursday, April 9 at 1:15 p.m. for a special-called meeting. The City is accepting public comments in advance of this meeting at https://forms.galvestontx.gov/forms/publiccomment. The agend...

City monitoring potential severe weather

City accepting public comments for CDBG, HOMES programs

Governor's order rules golf courses nonessential services

Galveston City Council extends COVID-19 emergency orders until April 30

Important upcoming events: State of the City and Virtual Town Hall

In addition to today’s Galveston City Council meeting, two important events are happening next Tuesday to update residents about the COVID-19 response.

First, the Galveston tourism community is invited to join officials from the City of Galveston...

Make sure we #CountGalveston, complete the Census today!

The U.S. Census -- taken every decade -- is extremely important to communities. An accurate count helps provide communities with the resources they need to serve their residents, including transportation grants and other important funding. While you&r...

City monitoring potential hazardous weather

The City of Galveston is monitoring and preparing for the potential of heavy rains beginning tonight (Friday) into the weekend. 

The U.S. National Weather Service is forecasting hazardous weather moving through the region today and into tomorrow. ...

Orders related to COVID-19 available online

Galveston, thank you for doing your part to stop the spread of COVID-19. Our hope is by making these sacrifices now we can get through this safely and as quickly as possible. The health of this community remains our top priority and we’re commit...

City accepting public comments for April 3 City Council meeting

The City of Galveston is accepting public comments in advance of the special-called Galveston City Council meeting scheduled on Friday, April 3, 2020. Public attendance will be restricted due to concerns about Coronavirus, but participation is still encou...

Available resources for businesses affected by COVID-19

Galveston, TX – March 30, 2020 – The City of Galveston’s Economic Development Division has prepared information about several resources available for local small businesses affected by COVID-19.

The resources are available onl...

Las playas publicas de Galveston están cerradas en respuesta al virus COVID-19

Language translation through a partnership between the City of Galveston and Center for Violence Prevention, University of Texas Medical Branch. 

Galveston, TX- marzo 29, 2020 – Dos ordenes están en efecto desde el domingo por...

City annual financial report available online

The City of Galveston Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year 2019 is available online now at galvestontx.gov/financialtransparency. 

The report is prepared in compliance with a massive body of accounting and financial reporting ...

Orden de Permanecer en Casa

Language translation through a partnership between the City of Galveston and Center for Violence Prevention, University of Texas Medical Branch. 

Además de las ordenes dictadas por el condado y estado, la Ciudad de Galveston esta bajo l...

Galveston public beaches are closed in response to COVID-19

Two orders are in effect as of Sunday afternoon, March 29, 2020 at 2:45 p.m. closing all public beaches in Galveston and restricting vehicle traffic on the beach west of the end of the Seawall. By state law, this order is in effect for seven days until Su...

Three new orders in effect related to COVID-19

Three new City of Galveston orders went into effect Friday, March 27, 2020. The orders will in effect until at least 5 p.m. on April 3, 2020. The City of Galveston is closely monitoring the public health situation in Galveston County and COVID-19 cases. A...

Dos and Don'ts of the Galveston Stay-at-Home Order

In addition to orders issued by the county and state, the City of Galveston is under a Stay-at-Home order until at least 5 p.m. on April 3, 2020. This order is in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the community and based on guidance from federal, ...

Be mindful of what you're flushing down the toilet

We know some of you may be...improvising. But this is a friendly reminder from your Municipal Utilities crews that the toilet is not a trash can. Please only flush toilet paper down the drains. Wipes, diapers, paper towels, cotton pads, sanitary products,...

Essential city services guide

Your questions answered! The City of Galveston continues to provide essential city services. We’ve created a guide for some of the most asked about areas. If you have additional questions, please first consult the department’s webpage ...

City taking precautions for public transportation

The City of Galveston is currently under a Stay at Home order except for essential business and activities. Public transportation is an essential operation and needed to ensure residents are able to reach grocery stores, pharmacies, report to work, and pe...

Bulk trash collection suspended until further notice

Due to staffing limitations in Sanitation, the City of Galveston will suspend bulk trash collection until further notice.

City of Galveston to provide all essential services with limited staffing

Galveston, TX – March 25, 2020 – The City of Galveston will continue providing all city services under the Stay at Home order; however, the City of Galveston has reduced its staff effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020. This may ...

Four new orders in effect beginning Tuesday, including Stay at Home order

Galveston, TX – March 24, 2020 – Four new City of Galveston orders went into effect Tuesday, including a City of Galveston order for residents to stay at home except for essential activities. The Stay at Home order is in effec...

Governor Abbott, Mayor urge residents to stay home

Governor Greg Abbott has continued to emphasize his earlier executive orders, as well as adding others to increase hospital and care capacity.

During a Sunday news conference, Gov. Abbott announced a new order requiring health care professionals postpone &...

Development Services not accepting new water and sewer tap applications

The City of Galveston’s Development Services Department will not accept new water and sewer tap applications effective today at 1 p.m. and until further notice.

The department will continue to service repairs to existing water and sewer infrastru...

Beach access points on island’s far West End will close to vehicular traffic

The Mayor of Galveston issued an order Friday prohibiting vehicular traffic on all beaches west of access point 35 to San Luis Pass amid concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus.

The beaches are still open to pedestrian traffic, but the Galveston Polic...

Public beach amenities to close until further notice

Thousands of you choose to spend spring break in Galveston. While we are honored to be your destination of choice, COVID-19 has put a damper on spring break this year. Out of abundance of caution, all beach park public service amenities will be closed as ...

Support the #BuyGalvestonFirst campaign

We support the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce’s #BuyGalvestonFirst campaign.

What does this mean for shoppers? Particularly in the next 14 days, if you can afford to do so we urge you to spend your money locally and support Galve...

City closing public entertainment venues and limiting food services, per federal guidelines

Mayor Jim Yarbrough on Tuesday enacted two orders closing public amusement venues, including bars, and limiting restaurants to take-out, delivery and drive-thru services, following federal guidelines regarding Coronavirus and public gatherings.

The order r...

Mayor Yarbrough issues emergency declaration over Coronavirus

GALVESTON, TX – March 16, 2020 – Mayor James Yarbrough on Monday signed a Declaration of a Local State of Disaster related to the emergence of the Coronavirus (COVID-19.)

Mayor Yarbrough signed the declaration out of an abundan...

City revises Special Events policy

 The City will not issue any Special Event Permits through the end of May 2020. This means that any currently scheduled event of 50 or more people will be cancelled or postponed until after June 1, 2020.

 We encourage private event sponso...

City announces measures to reduce spread of Coronavirus

GALVESTON, TX – March 14, 2020 – The City of Galveston is taking proactive measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), including limiting in-person interactions for city business and suspending permitting for large sp...

Rubber wheel trolleys operating on new hours

Lasker Park Community Pool opens for 2020 season

The City of Galveston is excited to announce that the 2020 community pool season has begun.

The city’s public pool opened Sunday morning at 10 a.m. as the kick off to the season. Throughout the spring, the lap pool will be open; however, the spla...

Contractors moving forward on 25th Street project

The City of Galveston issued the notice to proceed for the 25^th Street project this week. As the contractor prepares to begin construction, the interior lanes northbound and southbound of 25^th Street will be closed between Avenue K and Avenue M.

Contractor...

City Marshal’s Office, police department to participate in statewide warrant round-up

The City of Galveston, along with law enforcement agencies and courts from more than 250 jurisdictions across Texas, are combining efforts to host the 2020 Great Texas Warrant Round-Up beginning Tuesday, March 3, 2020. 

This event is designed to b...

Galveston recognized as Tree City USA

Galveston Police Department transitions to new crime reporting data system

GALVESTON, TX – February 18, 2020 – The Galveston Police Department is transitioning to a new crime reporting system to improve the quality, accuracy and transparency of the department’s crime data.

The transition to a new acc...

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 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...

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...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hurricane Preparedness

Helpful information on how you can be "Storm Ready" and ensure your family, friends, and pets have a plan in the event of an emergency.

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Employee Spotlight

City Manager's Report

Learn what the City has accomplished in the last month and a preview of what's to come in the month ahead. This report covers the work of all City departments and what they have accomplished in the past few months.

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Bicycling Galveston Island

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!