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Posted on: July 15, 2020

Free Covid-19 testing available in Jamaica Beach

The state will offer a free, Covid-19 mobile testing site in Jamaica Beach this Saturday open to Galveston residents!


Set your appointment now for Saturday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Jamaica Beach Fire Station, 16628 San Luis Pass. Schedule an appointment by visiting txcovidtest.org or calling 844-778-2455. 

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Posted on: October 22, 2020

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Posted on: October 7, 2020

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Posted on: October 2, 2020

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Posted on: October 1, 2020

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Island Transit services suspended

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Posted on: September 19, 2020

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Posted on: September 18, 2020

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Posted on: September 9, 2020

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Posted on: August 25, 2020

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Posted on: August 25, 2020

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Posted on: August 24, 2020

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Posted on: June 29, 2020

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Posted on: June 26, 2020

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Posted on: June 26, 2020

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Posted on: June 23, 2020

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