GPD hosts Back to School party for 45 children in the community

Galveston, TX – August 15, 2019 - Once again, the Galveston Police Department and other community leaders joined efforts to support and engage with our local youth. On Wednesday, August 14^th, the Galveston Police Department hosted a Back to Scho...

City to host stakeholder meeting on 25th Street reconstruction project

Galveston, TX – August 8, 2019 – The City of Galveston will host a stakeholder meeting on Thursday, August 15th at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall to educate residents, businesses and property owners about the 25th Street re...

City requests third-party investigation of mounted patrol arrest

GALVESTON, TX – August 8, 2019 – The Galveston City Manager suggested, and the Police Chief agreed, that it is in the best interest of all involved to commission a third-party investigation of the August 3^rd arrest of Mr. Donald Neely....

City hosting Grand Opening for Fire Station #1 on August 21

Galveston, TX – August 7, 2019 – The City of Galveston invites members of the public to join us for the Grand Opening of Fire Station 1 in downtown Galveston!

The City of Galveston will commemorate the opening of Fire Station 1 with a f...

City accepting applications, interviewing for multiple boards

Galveston, TX- August 1, 2019 -  The City of Galveston is now accepting applications for four boards. 

The Landmark Commission works to protect, enhance, and promote landmarks and districts of historical importance in the city. T...

Water shutoffs this week for 45th St. project

The 45th Street reconstruction project continues to run on schedule. We understand that the road closures and detours are a hassle for residents and business owners in the area, but please know that we are doing all we can to keep this moving along as swi...

Suspects captured by Galveston Police connected to crime spree in Houston

Galveston, TX - July 26, 2019 - Three of the suspects apprehended by Galveston Police officer on Friday, July 19, have been implicated in dozens of similar crimes in the city of Houston. McCook, Sweeney, and Melendez are also being charged with theft of p...

Project underway to identify water losses in the City’s pipeline infrastructure

GALVESTON, TX – July 22, 2019 – Work will continue this week on a project to identify water losses in the City’s water infrastructure system to save money and reduce water waste.  

The City of Galveston has made repai...

Some utility billing customers inadvertently charged for a duplicate bill

GALVESTON, TX – July 19, 2019 – Some City of Galveston utility customers enrolled in AutoPay were billed this week in error. The city immediately started the process to have those charged quickly refunded.

On Wednesday night during a so...

GPD Press release: Galveston Police foil gang of car burglars

Galveston, TX - July 19, 2019 - Around 3:30 on the morning of July 19th, the Galveston Police Department received a report of two suspects burgling a vehicle on the west side of the Holiday Inn at 5002 Seawall. A Galveston police officer who was working o...

Planning Commission introducing awards program, seeking nominees

GALVESTON, TX – July 12, 2019 – The Galveston Planning Commission is introducing the Planning and Design Awards, a program to recognize recent Galveston projects that provide a great benefit to the community. 

The awar...

City continues to monitor weather system

The City of Galveston continues to monitor the weather system forming in the Gulf of Mexico and will take any precautions necessary. 

 As of now, we do anticipate heavy rain later this week and are implementing our pre-storm debris manage...

Alternating lane closures along 23rd Street this month

There will be alternating lane closures on 23^rd Street during the next three weeks as an Engineering Firm begins their design work on a corridor project.

Geotechnical Engineering’s design activities will include pavement coring and drilling. This...

Street closures, water shutoffs for 45th Street project

The 45th Street reconstruction project continues to run on schedule. We understand that the road closures and detours are a hassle for residents and business owners in the area, but please know that we are doing all we can to keep this moving along as swi...

New utility billing web-portal launching in August

City of Galveston utility customers in August will see a new utility billing web-portal when accessing their bills online.

The new website will roll out on Monday, August 5, and offer additional and upgraded features for customers. These changes include ea...

‘Leave no trace’ in effect on isle beaches beginning June 30

A new rule allowing beach cleaning crews to remove and dispose of any canopies, coolers, chairs, umbrellas or other equipment left overnight on Galveston beaches goes into full implementation beginning June 30.

Earlier this year, the Galveston City Council...

Galveston releases the annual water quality report

The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is a document that provides consumers information about the quality of drinking water in an easy to read format. This report is also known as an annual water quality report or drinking water quality report. The CCR sum...

Galveston to celebrate Independence Day with parade, fireworks

We’re ready for another fun and safe 4th of July parade and celebration!

Join us in celebrating the City of Galveston and the Marine Corps League’s 180th Annual Independence Day festivities with a parade followed by fireworks on the bea...

City selects long-time City employee Butch Stroud as the new City Marshal

GALVESTON, TX – June 28, 2019 – The City of Galveston is excited to announce that Cecil “Butch” Stroud has been selected as the City Marshal, continuing his nearly three decades of service to island residents. &...

More information on sale of two city properties

The Galveston City Council voted today to sell two city-owned properties and use the proceeds to construct a covered vehicular and equipment storage on existing city property.

Selling the properties is the highest and best use for these city-owned assets. ...

Island commemorating Juneteenth with parade, picnic

Today is Juneteenth Independence Day! The island will celebrate today with a parade and picnic. This year the parade will begin at 12 p.m. at 26th & Ball streets and travel west on Ball to 41st Street before ending at Wright Cuney Park. There will be ...

City appoints new Interim City Marshal

The City of Galveston has appointed James Pope the Interim City Marshal – a position that oversees paid parking and code enforcement for Galveston.

James Pope has served as the Deputy City Marshal since joining the City in 2014. Previously, James...

City accepting applications for Wharves Board

The City of Galveston is now accepting applications for two of seven positions on the Wharves Board of Trustees.

The Wharves Board’s mission is to manage the assets and resources for the economic benefit for the Port of Galveston and its surround...

City to discontinue bus services to Pelican Island

The City of Galveston will discontinue its fixed-route bus services to and from Pelican Island effective June 14, 2019.

The route is no longer cost effective due to low ridership and passenger demand. Island Transit currently operates two round-trips a day...

Nightly alternating lane closures on Harborside June 10-24

NEXT WEEK: June 10 - June 24, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Contractors will have alternating lane closures on Harborside between 20th and 25th streets in order to pave the road. Work will take place from Monday, June 10 to Friday, June 24 (2 weeks), weekends included....

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...

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 &...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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