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Public notice of comment for proposed 59th Street storage tank

This notice has been posted to inform the public that the City of Galveston is preparing to apply for Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding for the 59th Street Water Storage Tank Project and that public comment on thi...

Dickens on The Strand returns this weekend

Dickens on The Strand, the annual Victorian holiday festival, returns to The Strand in historic downtown Galveston on Friday, December 2. The festival will run through the weekend December 2 to December 4.  

Dickens on The Strand is a festival wit...

Public meeting for stormwater master plan scheduled for Dec. 15

The City of Galveston will host a public meeting with an open house for the Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) Project on December 15, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Galveston Water and Electric Light Community Center, located at 715 30th Street,...

Public hearing for proposed 59th Street water storage tank

This notice has been posted to inform the public that the City of Galveston is preparing to apply for Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding for the 59th Street Water Storage Tank Project. 

The project includes...

City of Galveston to host a Stormwater Master Plan Public Meeting

Galveston, TX – November 18, 2022 – The City of Galveston will host a public meeting on Thursday, December 15^th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at the Galveston Water and Electric Light Community Center, 715 30^th Street, Galv...

Updated GLO CDBG-MIT Regional Method of Distribution Application for Funding

 Proposed Project: 59^th Street Water Storage Tank

Planned Activity Budget Amount:        $17,489,505.50

              &a...

City Manager's Report now online

The latest City Manager's Report is now available online. This comprehensive report details what each department has accomplished in the last month and what's to come in the months ahead. The report is available online here. 

Avenue S reconstruction project update

The Avenue S reconstruction project is moving forward on schedule. The contractor has completed work on the northside of Avenue S from 53rd to 45th streets. This includes roadwork and curbs, sidewalks and driveways on the northside.

Work on the southside o...

Lasker Park tennis courts closed for resurfacing as part of larger improvement project

City of Galveston tennis courts are getting a makeover as part of a citywide resurfacing initiative funded by Better Parks for Galveston and the Industrial Development Corporation. 

The tennis courts at Lasker Park near 43^rd Street and Av...

Public hearing notice for proposed 59th Street water storage tank

The City of Galveston is seeking disaster and recovery funding for a proposed 59th Street water storage tank. 

A public hearing for the project will be held during the November 17 regular City Council meeting. 

The City of Galveston propos...

Did you see a #GetHomeSafeGalveston sticker downtown?

23rd Street reconstruction project underway with road closures

There are road closures associated with the 23rd Street project throughout this month. 

There will be a full closure on 23rd Street from Avenue K to Avenue L and on Avenue K from 23rd Street to 21st Street. Both areas will be closed until November...

City updated concessions, food trucks rules

The next few months are packed with festivals and special events, which often means additional concessionaires and food trucks on the island. Given that, we want to make sure everyone is aware of changes to the ordinance governing concessions and the rece...

Lone Star Rally rolling into town this week: Street closure notices and transit information

The annual Lone Star Rally returns to the island this week with a line-up of events. The four-day motorcycle rally will take place Thursday to Sunday, November 3-6. 

The rally is concentrated in historic downtown and Seawall Boulevard, where there...

Share Your Holidays Food Drive begins today

The City of Galveston is pleased to announce participation in the Annual “Share Your Holidays Food Drive” organized by ABC13. 

The Food Drive will help to stock the Galveston and Houston Food Banks in time fo...

Float registration open for the annual Christmas Parade

Galveston, TX – October 26, 2022 – The annual Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Galveston Municipal Police Association, returns to the island on Saturday, December 10. 

Residents and visitors are invited to attend thi...

The 40th Annual Island Oktoberfest Oct 21st-22nd, 2022

Better Parks for Galveston, City hosting unveiling of sculpture in Shield Park

The public is invited to attend a sculpture unveiling in Shield Park, located at 33^rd and Church streets, on Wednesday, October 26, at 5:15 PM.

Better Parks for Galveston and the City of Galveston Parks and Recreation Department are excited to unveil this ...

Multi-Disciplinary Response Team update

Advanced water meter project update

The City is making steady progress on the new Sustainable Interactive Customer Connections project to upgrade all water meters to advanced metering technologies.  

The Municipal Services Department and the contractor (Utility Metering Solutions) h...

City Council supports efforts to increase state funding for community colleges

Galveston, TX – The Aim Hire Policy Coalition, made up of more than twenty leading business and education organizations, urged state policymakers to strengthen funding for community colleges in Texas and drive improved...

Galveston Island introduces an innovative health-first, paramedicine model to navigate behavioral 91

City of Galveston officials announced plans for a multi-disciplinary response team approach involving its city police, fire, and local mental health authorities, an innovative health-first model to respond to 911 emergency calls involving people with ment...

New downtown parking rate in effect

Public comment open on draft 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan

Two new outdoor fitness courts opening in public parks

The City of Galveston is excited to announce the addition of two new outdoor fitness courts, funded by grants from the Community Development Block Grant facility improvement program.

Just in time to help you meet your health and fitness goals in the New Y...

Golf cart inspection provider list