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Posted on: April 28, 2020

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 place on Wednesday, April 29 at 9 a.m. and will be available streaming on Facebook @CityofGalveston, on GTV, and on Municipal Channel 16.

City Manager Brian Maxwell will provide an update on the city’s plan to re-open businesses, including hotels and short-term rentals.

Park Board Executive Director Kelly de Schaun will provide an update of Park Board plans and initiatives.

⇐Previous Galveston beaches to open May 1 with social distancing recommendations Next⇒ Reopening plans for Galveston following governor's order

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Posted on: May 22, 2020

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Posted on: May 20, 2020

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Posted on: May 18, 2020

Water shutoff notice for 25th Street project

Posted on: May 18, 2020

Galveston County and UTMB to Open Mass COVID-19 Testing

Posted on: May 18, 2020

City accepting applications, interviewing for Galveston Park Board trustees

Posted on: May 18, 2020

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

Posted on: May 14, 2020

McGuire Dent Recreation Center reopening to adults, by appointment

Posted on: May 13, 2020

Water service interruption this week on 25th Street

Posted on: May 13, 2020

A message regarding fire marshal inspections of restaurants

Posted on: May 12, 2020

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Posted on: May 7, 2020

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

Posted on: May 7, 2020

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Posted on: May 6, 2020

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Posted on: May 5, 2020

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Posted on: May 4, 2020

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Posted on: May 4, 2020

City of Galveston issues new guidelines for reopening city

Posted on: May 1, 2020

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Posted on: May 1, 2020

Coronavirus-related signage templates available for businesses

Posted on: April 30, 2020

Galveston beaches to open May 1 with social distancing recommendations

Posted on: April 29, 2020

Reopening plans for Galveston following governor's order

Posted on: April 28, 2020

City accepting public comments for Thursday council meeting

Posted on: April 27, 2020

Extended public comment time for 2020 CDBG and HOME Programs

Posted on: April 24, 2020

Partial beach opening begins Monday

Posted on: April 23, 2020

Galveston County Food Drive, Moody Gardens to host food drive

Posted on: April 22, 2020

Road closure on Chantilly Circle beginning Monday

Posted on: April 21, 2020

GCHD continues to operate COVID-19 testing site

Posted on: April 20, 2020

City accepting public comments for April 23 meeting

Posted on: April 20, 2020

Galveston beaches remain closed until April 30

Posted on: April 17, 2020

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

Posted on: April 17, 2020

City partnering with RCC to host sexual assault prevention classes

Posted on: April 17, 2020

GCHD extends Galveston COVID-19 testing site hours

Posted on: April 17, 2020

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Posted on: April 17, 2020

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Posted on: April 16, 2020

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Posted on: April 15, 2020

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Posted on: April 14, 2020

City accepting public comments for April 16 meeting

Posted on: April 13, 2020

Water line work beginning on Heards Lane

Posted on: April 13, 2020

City accepting new water and sewer tap applications

Posted on: April 13, 2020

City facilities closed in observance of Good Friday

Posted on: April 9, 2020

City accepting public comments for April 9 council meeting

Posted on: April 8, 2020

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Posted on: April 8, 2020

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Posted on: April 7, 2020

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Posted on: April 7, 2020

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Posted on: April 3, 2020

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Posted on: March 30, 2020

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Posted on: March 30, 2020

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Posted on: March 30, 2020

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Posted on: March 30, 2020

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Posted on: March 29, 2020

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Posted on: March 29, 2020

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Posted on: March 27, 2020

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Posted on: March 27, 2020

Island Transit operating on new schedule

Posted on: March 27, 2020

City offering free bulk trash drop-off

Posted on: March 27, 2020

Be mindful of what you're flushing down the toilet

Posted on: March 26, 2020

Essential city services guide

Posted on: March 26, 2020

City taking precautions for public transportation

Posted on: March 25, 2020

Bulk trash collection suspended until further notice

Posted on: March 25, 2020

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Posted on: March 25, 2020

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

Posted on: March 24, 2020

GPD modifying certain services to prevent potential spread of COVID-19

Posted on: March 23, 2020

Governor Abbott, Mayor urge residents to stay home

Posted on: March 22, 2020

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Posted on: March 20, 2020

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Posted on: March 20, 2020

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Posted on: March 20, 2020

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Posted on: March 19, 2020

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Posted on: March 19, 2020

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Posted on: March 18, 2020

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Posted on: March 18, 2020

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

Posted on: March 17, 2020

Feds issue new guidelines over Coronavirus

Posted on: March 16, 2020

Mayor Yarbrough issues emergency declaration over Coronavirus

Posted on: March 16, 2020

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Posted on: March 16, 2020

City revises Special Events policy

Posted on: March 16, 2020

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Posted on: March 14, 2020

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Posted on: March 12, 2020

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Posted on: March 12, 2020

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Posted on: March 9, 2020

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Posted on: March 9, 2020

Contractors moving forward on 25th Street project

Posted on: February 28, 2020

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Posted on: February 26, 2020

City announces intersection closure at 45th and Avenue S

Posted on: February 24, 2020

Galveston recognized as Tree City USA

Posted on: February 21, 2020

Galveston Police Department transitions to new crime reporting data system

Posted on: February 18, 2020

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Posted on: February 6, 2020

Everything you need to know about Mardi Gras! 2020

Posted on: February 6, 2020

City statement regarding appeals court ruling

Posted on: February 6, 2020

GLO, Army Corps to host public meeting in Galveston

Posted on: January 27, 2020

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Posted on: January 9, 2020

City releases information about additional 45th Street closures

Posted on: January 9, 2020

City Manager addresses 45th Street project in column

Posted on: December 22, 2019

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Posted on: December 20, 2019

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Posted on: December 14, 2019

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Posted on: December 10, 2019

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Posted on: December 6, 2019

City Council accepts $500,000 Moody Foundation grant for City Hall plaza

Posted on: November 15, 2019

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Posted on: September 13, 2019