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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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City accepting design proposals for official flag

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Posted on: September 22, 2020

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Posted on: September 22, 2020

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Posted on: September 21, 2020

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Posted on: September 20, 2020

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Posted on: September 18, 2020

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Posted on: August 25, 2020

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Posted on: August 25, 2020

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

Posted on: August 25, 2020

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Posted on: August 24, 2020

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Tropical Storms Laura and Marco update

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Posted on: August 22, 2020

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

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Posted on: April 21, 2020

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

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Galveston public beaches are closed in response to COVID-19

Posted on: March 29, 2020

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City of Galveston to provide all essential services with limited staffing

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

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Posted on: February 28, 2020

Galveston recognized as Tree City USA

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Galveston Police Department transitions to new crime reporting data system

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City Manager addresses 45th Street project in column

Posted on: December 22, 2019

City responding to issues at Compass Pointe apartment complex

Posted on: December 20, 2019

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Strand ordinance rules explained

Posted on: December 6, 2019

Fleeing Suspect Injures Jamaica Beach Officer

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Road closures announced for numerous fall events

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City Council confirms new Fire Chief

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