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Posted on: August 11, 2020

Intersection closure for water line project

Beginning today through Friday, there will be an intersection closure as part of the 24-inch waterline project serving the west end. From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on August 11-14, there will be a road closure at the intersection of Victory and Avenue Q 1/2.

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Harborside Drive closure on May 17

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City Manager's Report now online

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City accepting applications, interviewing for Galveston Park Board trustees

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City hosting Shred Day on May 8

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The Grand Kids Festival returns this weekend

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Rail trolleys testing now downtown

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GPD hosting Blood Drive

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FEMA offering assistance to residents applying for aid

Posted on: April 19, 2021

Free COVID-19 vaccines available Thursday in GALVESTON

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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

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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

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Posted on: February 18, 2021

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Posted on: February 18, 2021

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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

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Posted on: February 17, 2021

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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

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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

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Posted on: December 3, 2020

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Posted on: November 19, 2020

IRONMAN Texas Triathlon returns this weekend with pandemic precautions

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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

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Posted on: November 6, 2020

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Posted on: November 6, 2020

Voters elect City Council positions, some races head to runoffs

Posted on: November 4, 2020

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Posted on: November 4, 2020

Planning Commission recognizes island projects for second annual design awards

Posted on: November 3, 2020

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Posted on: November 2, 2020

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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

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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

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Posted on: October 8, 2020

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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

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

City facilities closed this Friday

Posted on: June 29, 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

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

Notice: Sanitary sewer break causes release in Lake Madeline channel

Posted on: May 18, 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