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Posted on: June 29, 2020

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.

Remember that fireworks are not allowed within city limits.

⇐Previous Galveston beaches to close for Independence Day weekend, reopen Monday Next⇒ Mask order extended through Sept. 30

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Free COVID-19 vaccines available Thursday in GALVESTON

Posted on: April 13, 2021

Reminder: Harborside closure April 12-30

Posted on: April 12, 2021

IRONMAN Texas Triathlon returns this weekend

Posted on: April 7, 2021

Help migrating birds by participating in Lights Out Texas

Posted on: April 7, 2021

City accepting comments for CDBG, HOME programs

Posted on: March 31, 2021

Rubber-wheel trolleys will begin Seawall, downtown routes Easter weekend

Posted on: March 30, 2021

Major 18th Street drainage project beginning Monday; work requires Harborside closure

Posted on: March 26, 2021

Parade honoring Mike Evans this Friday

Posted on: March 24, 2021

Lasker Park Community Pool now accepting part-time lifeguard applications

Posted on: March 19, 2021

Look for pedestrian traffic and practice safety

Posted on: March 16, 2021

Spring break reminders for residents, visitors

Posted on: March 11, 2021

'Leave no trace' ordinance in effect

Posted on: March 11, 2021

Changes to COVID-19 regulations beginning today

Posted on: March 10, 2021

STR owners: Please inform guests of existing rules, regulations

Posted on: March 9, 2021

City to host recycling clean-up events April 10 – May 1

Posted on: March 8, 2021

Free household waste disposal this Saturday

Posted on: March 8, 2021

Power update

Posted on: March 5, 2021

City update regarding state COVID-19 policy

Posted on: March 4, 2021

Virtual hearing for I-45 expansion project

Posted on: March 4, 2021

Lasker Park Community Pool update

Posted on: March 3, 2021

Masks required on Island Transit

Posted on: March 3, 2021

Supply drive, distribution this Friday for residents affected by freeze

Posted on: March 2, 2021

City implementing utility billing changes to address freeze-related water leaks

Posted on: March 2, 2021

Seawall parking rate increase goes into effect March 10

Posted on: March 2, 2021

City accepting applications, interviewing for Galveston Park Board, Planning Commission

Posted on: March 1, 2021

Report freeze-related damage

Posted on: March 1, 2021

GPD is now accepting applications for 2021 Virtual Citizens Police Academy

Posted on: February 26, 2021

Mask order extended through March 2021

Posted on: February 25, 2021

Caring for freeze-damaged trees

Posted on: February 24, 2021

SBA ready to assist Texas businesses and residents affected by the severe winter storms

Posted on: February 23, 2021

Signed up for emergency alerts by phone or text

Posted on: February 22, 2021

City facilities are operating during normal business hours.

Posted on: February 22, 2021

Please check on neighbors

Posted on: February 22, 2021

Follow these common tips to avoid a potential plumber scammer in your area

Posted on: February 22, 2021

List of registered plumbers

Posted on: February 22, 2021

City offering assistance to turn back on water service at residents’ homes, businesses

Posted on: February 22, 2021

Water distribution site opening at Sea Isle

Posted on: February 22, 2021

Boil Water Notice Rescinded

Posted on: February 21, 2021

City water update, 1:30 p.m.

Posted on: February 20, 2021

FEMA assistance

Posted on: February 20, 2021

West End water pressure notice

Posted on: February 20, 2021

Water distribution update

Posted on: February 19, 2021

Thursday Route Trash Services

Posted on: February 19, 2021

Water service priority notice

Posted on: February 19, 2021

Galveston waiving permit fees for freeze-related damage

Posted on: February 19, 2021

City's water system remains fragile, please conserve

Posted on: February 19, 2021

Water distribution site opens Friday morning

Posted on: February 18, 2021

City remains under boil water advisory

Posted on: February 18, 2021

Galveston Marathon is canceled due to ongoing winter storm

Posted on: February 18, 2021

Actualización de la ciudad de Galveston, 1 p.m.

Posted on: February 18, 2021

Actualización del agua de Galveston, 8 a.m.

Posted on: February 18, 2021

City providing public restrooms

Posted on: February 18, 2021

City of Galveston update, 1 p.m.

Posted on: February 18, 2021

Galveston water update, 8 a.m.

Posted on: February 18, 2021

Tuesday's trash route will be picked up Thursday

Posted on: February 17, 2021

Please check on your neighbors

Posted on: February 17, 2021

Please check on your neighbors

Posted on: February 17, 2021

Warming center at McGuire Dent Recreation Center opening tonight

Posted on: February 17, 2021

Water update, 4:30 p.m.

Posted on: February 17, 2021

City beginning water distribution for Galveston residents

Posted on: February 17, 2021

Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.: Power, water outage update

Posted on: February 17, 2021

Boil water advisory

Posted on: February 17, 2021

City issues boil water notice, enters Stage 5 water restrictions

Posted on: February 17, 2021

Emergency water update

Posted on: February 16, 2021

What to do if you experience water line breaks

Posted on: February 16, 2021

City operations resume Wednesday, McGuire Dent will be closed

Posted on: February 16, 2021

Mayor requesting immediate assistance from Governor's Office

Posted on: February 16, 2021

Power restoration occurring across the island

Posted on: February 16, 2021

Water supply notice

Posted on: February 16, 2021

Limited information available about power situation

Posted on: February 16, 2021

City opening a warming center at McGuire Dent Recreation Center

Posted on: February 15, 2021

City update: What we know about the power outage

Posted on: February 15, 2021

City postponing trash service, transit due to inclement weather

Posted on: February 13, 2021

City to operate normal services Monday and Tuesday

Posted on: February 12, 2021

Galveston Certified as Bird City Texas Community

Posted on: February 10, 2021

City reminding Mardi Gras revelers to be mindful of COVID-19 restrictions

Posted on: February 9, 2021

City accepting applications for the Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program (TERAP)

Posted on: February 5, 2021

Closures this weekend on I-45

Posted on: February 5, 2021

Celebrate Mardi Gras with a House Float tour

Posted on: February 5, 2021

City extends COVID-19 emergency orders

Posted on: February 1, 2021

Remains recovered during search for missing TAMUG student

Posted on: January 29, 2021

City Manager provides update during Kiwanis meeting

Posted on: January 28, 2021

Information about vaccine waitlist

Posted on: January 28, 2021

Operation Washout yields 123 arrests

Posted on: January 27, 2021

Reminder: Public art grants due Feb 1

Posted on: January 26, 2021

Public hearing for CDBG-CV program

Posted on: January 25, 2021

How to report street light outages

Posted on: January 25, 2021

Vaccine registration closed

Posted on: January 25, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine information

Posted on: January 22, 2021

Registration for COVID-19 vaccine hub now closed

Posted on: January 22, 2021

City facilities reopening to public on a limited basis

Posted on: January 21, 2021

December City Manager's Report now online

Posted on: January 21, 2021

Applications open for short-term rental assistance program

Posted on: January 14, 2021

Residents invited to vote on the next official city flag

Posted on: January 14, 2021

Notice for short-term rental owners

Posted on: January 13, 2021

COVID-19 testing on January 15 at Fire Station 1

Posted on: January 12, 2021

City facilities closed to public; City will continue providing services online, by phone

Posted on: January 5, 2021

COVID-19 testing on January 6 at Fire Station 1

Posted on: December 31, 2020

City to offer curbside Christmas tree collection

Posted on: December 31, 2020

Apply online for residential parking permits

Posted on: December 29, 2020

City services schedule for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Posted on: December 22, 2020

New COVID-19-related restrictions in effect per governor’s order

Posted on: December 22, 2020

Voters decide Galveston City Council positons

Posted on: December 16, 2020

Texas Supreme Court grants City’s request for oral argument

Posted on: December 14, 2020

Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Friday, Dec. 18

Posted on: December 8, 2020

McGuire Dent Recreation Center closed Thursday afternoon

Posted on: December 3, 2020

Early voting begins for December 15 runoff election

Posted on: December 3, 2020

Scholes International Airport publishes draft master plan

Posted on: November 19, 2020

IRONMAN Texas Triathlon returns this weekend with pandemic precautions

Posted on: November 18, 2020

City Council adopts temporary tax exemption for TS Beta

Posted on: November 12, 2020

City facilties closed for Veterans Day

Posted on: November 10, 2020

Lane closures on Broadway

Posted on: November 6, 2020

Free, walk-up COVID-19 testing available Thursday in Galveston

Posted on: November 6, 2020

Voters elect City Council positions, some races head to runoffs

Posted on: November 4, 2020

Galveston election information

Posted on: November 4, 2020

Planning Commission recognizes island projects for second annual design awards

Posted on: November 3, 2020

Utility department/Xfinity opens to public with coronavirus precautions

Posted on: November 2, 2020

Water services restored on 61st Street after water line break

Posted on: October 29, 2020

City to host ‘Drive-Thru Boo!’ trick-or-treating event this Friday

Posted on: October 29, 2020

City accepting applications for public art grants

Posted on: October 27, 2020

City monitoring temporary bypass sewer line during water line construction

Posted on: October 26, 2020

Road closures during formerly-scheduled Lone Star Rally

Posted on: October 23, 2020

GALVESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT HOSTING ANNUAL DRUG TAKE BACK

Posted on: October 22, 2020

Ride Program pending changes to take effect in November

Posted on: October 21, 2020

GPD National Night Out for District Three and Four

Posted on: October 14, 2020

GPD publishes draft policy manual, invites community feedback

Posted on: October 9, 2020

GPD National Night Out for District One and Two

Posted on: October 9, 2020

Congratulations McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at Menard Park

Posted on: October 8, 2020

Watch GPD's first night of National Night Out

Posted on: October 8, 2020

City accepting applications for Planning Commission

Posted on: October 7, 2020

City of Galveston under Tropical Storm Watch

Posted on: October 7, 2020

Kitchen safety tips to prevent house fires

Posted on: October 5, 2020

GLO issues new emergency rules for dune restoration

Posted on: October 2, 2020

Galveston Police Department’s National Night Out Going Virtual for 2020

Posted on: October 2, 2020

City seeking public comment on drainage project applications

Posted on: October 2, 2020

City accepting design proposals for official flag

Posted on: October 1, 2020

Utility online payment service will be down for scheduled maintenance

Posted on: October 1, 2020

Report any Tropical Storm Beta damage

Posted on: September 28, 2020

GFD to promote kitchen fire safety

Posted on: September 25, 2020

Understand your flood hazards and what to do

Posted on: September 24, 2020

Urgent: Census deadline is fast approaching

Posted on: September 24, 2020

Dine Out for Charity underway this week and next

Posted on: September 23, 2020

Sanitation adding collection days this week

Posted on: September 23, 2020

Island Transit services suspended

Posted on: September 22, 2020

Limited sanitation service due to high water

Posted on: September 22, 2020

Island Transit to resume fixed-route services Tuesday

Posted on: September 21, 2020

Island Transit, trash services update

Posted on: September 20, 2020

City issues voluntary evacuation for West End, low-lying areas

Posted on: September 19, 2020

With forecast still uncertain, storm expected to bring high tides, rain

Posted on: September 18, 2020

Emergency declaration, certain Covid orders extended through January

Posted on: September 18, 2020

Galveston City Council approves property tax rate

Posted on: September 17, 2020

Sanitation service notice: Wednesday's route delayed

Posted on: September 16, 2020

Fitch assigns an ‘AA’ rating, citing stability and resilience

Posted on: September 14, 2020

Online billing payment system down for routine maintenance

Posted on: September 10, 2020

Lasker Park pool operating on fall schedule

Posted on: September 9, 2020

Public hearing on FY 21 proposed budget tomorrow

Posted on: September 9, 2020

Paving complete on 45th Street as project nears finish line

Posted on: September 9, 2020

GLO approves expedited emergency beachfront construction permits

Posted on: September 2, 2020

City launching new, redesigned utility bill

Posted on: August 31, 2020

Work beginning on Bermuda Beach Drive

Posted on: August 31, 2020

Debris clean up underway this weekend

Posted on: August 28, 2020

Boddeker Road closed for clean up

Posted on: August 28, 2020

Survey: Report any storm damage sustained in Hurricane Laura

Posted on: August 27, 2020

Hurricane Laura Update: No damage, evacuation and curfew lifted

Posted on: August 27, 2020

Hurricane Laura Update

Posted on: August 26, 2020

City of Galveston implements nightly curfews

Posted on: August 25, 2020

Bus evacuation update

Posted on: August 25, 2020

Storm damage update

Posted on: August 25, 2020

Emergency services during the storm

Posted on: August 25, 2020

City issues mandatory evacuation, city services to be suspended at 12 p.m. Tuesday

Posted on: August 25, 2020

NWS afternoon update regarding Tropical Storm Laura

Posted on: August 24, 2020

City issues voluntary evacuation of west end, low-lying areas ahead of TS Laura

Posted on: August 24, 2020

Tropical Storms Laura and Marco update

Posted on: August 23, 2020

City monitoring Gulf activity, encourages residents to secure low-lying properties

Posted on: August 22, 2020

Notice: Upcoming water service interruptions along 55th Street

Posted on: August 19, 2020

Time's running up: Complete the Census

Posted on: August 19, 2020

Galveston City Council proposes tax rate, sets public hearing for FY 21 budget

Posted on: August 18, 2020

Join us in the Census challenge

Posted on: August 13, 2020

Intersection closure for water line project

Posted on: August 11, 2020

Water service interruptions along 55th Street this week

Posted on: August 10, 2020

Applications open for short-term rental assistance program

Posted on: August 7, 2020

Intersection closure on 25th beginning next week

Posted on: August 6, 2020

Planning Commission accepting nominations for design awards

Posted on: August 6, 2020

Applications open for more than a dozen city boards, commissions

Posted on: August 4, 2020

Galveston Fire Department civil service exam set for Sept. 18

Posted on: August 3, 2020

Local artist creates "Hope" sculpture honoring Galveston's history

Posted on: August 3, 2020

Council approves plan for Lasker Park pool deck

Posted on: July 29, 2020

City monitoring weather for the weekend

Posted on: July 22, 2020

Water off near 49th and Avenue S

Posted on: July 17, 2020

Water service interruption for Pirate's Beach water line project

Posted on: July 17, 2020

Free Covid-19 testing available in Jamaica Beach

Posted on: July 15, 2020

Keep water conservation top of mind this summer

Posted on: July 14, 2020

City to begin free Covid-19 testing for service industry workers

Posted on: July 10, 2020

City accepting applications for rental assistance program

Posted on: July 9, 2020

City announces parking changes for the weekend

Posted on: July 9, 2020

City limits in-person contact at city facilities

Posted on: July 7, 2020

New smoking ordinance in effect

Posted on: July 6, 2020

Tips for mosquito control in your yards

Posted on: July 6, 2020

Galveston beaches to close for Independence Day weekend, reopen Monday

Posted on: July 1, 2020

Mask order extended through Sept. 30

Posted on: June 26, 2020

Gov. Abbott issues executive order regarding bars, restaurants

Posted on: June 26, 2020

Your FAQs on the new Galveston mask order

Posted on: June 24, 2020

Business signage for new City mask requirement

Posted on: June 23, 2020

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

Posted on: June 22, 2020

City issues order requiring face coverings in Galveston businesses

Posted on: June 22, 2020

Galveston celebrates Juneteenth

Posted on: June 19, 2020

Closure on 25th Street next week

Posted on: June 18, 2020

Special events permitting postponed, July 4th parade canceled

Posted on: June 17, 2020

City seeking public comment on additional CARES Act spending

Posted on: June 17, 2020

City hosting Shred Day this Saturday

Posted on: June 15, 2020

City preparing for a safe, busy weekend on the island

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Summer safety items to remember

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Parking lane closure on 25th Street for water line installation

Posted on: June 12, 2020

Free, walk-up COVID testing this weekend in Galveston

Posted on: June 11, 2020

Litterers Beware – Enhanced Enforcement to Take Place in Galveston

Posted on: June 5, 2020

Mayor Yarbrough announces resignation, effective July 15

Posted on: June 5, 2020

Intersection closure on 53rd for waterline project

Posted on: June 3, 2020

Water service interruptions resuming Friday for 25th Street project

Posted on: June 3, 2020

City monitoring system in the Gulf

Posted on: June 2, 2020

Mayor, Police Chief statements regarding George Floyd death

Posted on: June 2, 2020

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

Posted on: June 1, 2020

Community pool beginning phased reopening June 3

Posted on: May 29, 2020

Free parking redistributed along Seawall Boulevard

Posted on: May 28, 2020

Update regarding Lake Madeline channel

Posted on: May 27, 2020

Water off along Heards Lane next Tuesday, Wednesday

Posted on: May 22, 2020

City seeks public input on plan for CARES funding

Posted on: May 22, 2020

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

Posted on: May 22, 2020

City proposing changes to HOME program

Posted on: May 20, 2020

Notice: Sanitary sewer break causes release in Lake Madeline channel

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

Partial beach opening begins Monday

Posted on: April 23, 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

Beginning Saturday, 45th Street will be northbound only

Posted on: April 16, 2020

Beginning Saturday, 45th Street will be northbound only

Posted on: April 16, 2020

Water line work beginning on Heards Lane

Posted on: April 13, 2020

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