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Posted on: May 7, 2020

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 parking lot of Moody Gardens behind the Aquarium Pyramid.

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Galveston beaches to close for Independence Day weekend

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City facilities closed this Friday

Posted on: June 29, 2020

Mask order extended through Sept. 30

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Gov. Abbott issues executive order regarding bars, restaurants

Posted on: June 26, 2020

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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

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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

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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 shutoff notice for 25th Street project

Posted on: May 22, 2020

Water off along Heards Lane next Tuesday, Wednesday

Posted on: May 22, 2020

City facilities closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day

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

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

Eight beach access points closing to vehicular traffic over weekend

Posted on: May 7, 2020

Full closure of I-45 beginning next week

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

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

Posted on: May 1, 2020

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Posted on: April 30, 2020

Galveston beaches to open May 1 with social distancing recommendations

Posted on: April 29, 2020

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

Posted on: April 28, 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

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Posted on: April 23, 2020

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Posted on: April 21, 2020

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Posted on: April 20, 2020

City accepting public comments for April 23 meeting

Posted on: April 20, 2020

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Posted on: April 17, 2020

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

Posted on: April 17, 2020

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Posted on: April 17, 2020

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Posted on: April 17, 2020

Beginning Saturday, 45th Street will be northbound only

Posted on: April 16, 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

City monitoring potential severe weather

Posted on: April 8, 2020

City accepting public comments for CDBG, HOMES programs

Posted on: April 7, 2020

Governor's order rules golf courses nonessential services

Posted on: April 7, 2020

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Posted on: April 3, 2020

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Posted on: April 3, 2020

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Posted on: April 3, 2020

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Posted on: April 1, 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

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Posted on: March 26, 2020

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Posted on: March 26, 2020

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Posted on: March 25, 2020

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Posted on: March 25, 2020

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Posted on: March 25, 2020

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Posted on: March 24, 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

Public beach amenities to close until further notice

Posted on: March 19, 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

Mayor Yarbrough issues emergency declaration over Coronavirus

Posted on: March 16, 2020

City revises Special Events policy

Posted on: March 16, 2020

City announces measures to reduce spread of Coronavirus

Posted on: March 14, 2020

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Posted on: March 9, 2020

Lasker Park Community Pool opens for 2020 season

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

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Posted on: February 21, 2020

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Posted on: February 18, 2020

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City statement regarding appeals court ruling

Posted on: February 6, 2020

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Posted on: January 9, 2020

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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: October 24, 2019

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Posted on: October 22, 2019

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Posted on: October 22, 2019

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Posted on: October 21, 2019

GPD identifies officer involved in Oct. 12 shooting

Posted on: October 16, 2019

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Posted on: September 27, 2019

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