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City of Galveston Police Officer Civil Service exam scheduled

GALVESTON, Texas (Sept. 26,2021) – The City of Galveston is seeking a diverse pool of candidates for the upcoming Police Civil Service exam, which will be held on October 19, 2023. 

The exam is open to all qualified app...

Isle neighborhoods to host annual National Night Out on Oct. 3

Isle neighborhoods for a night in October will host block parties and community cookouts to bring residents together with local law enforcement and first responders. 

Galveston will be joining communities across the country as they celebrate Natio...

NOTICE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE

A tax rate of $0.408850 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of the City of Galveston.

PROPOSED TAX RATE                       $0.40885...

Galveston City Council unanimously approves city budget

The Galveston City Council on Thursday approved the City of Galveston’s budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024. The City Council on Wednesday, September 27, will consider the adoption of the ...

Latest City Manager's Report now available online

The City Manager's Report highlighting what the city  has recently accomplished and what's to come in the months ahead is now available online at galvestontx.gov/citymanagersreport.

Third Annual Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz set for September 22

In celebration of local biodiversity, the third annual Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz will be held on Friday, Sept. 22 at Galveston’s McGuire Dent Recreation Center at 4:30 p.m. 

The BioBlitz will be an opportunity for residents to join ...

Update: Estimated timelines for ongoing road construction

There are three major road and utility projects underway across the island, with estimated end dates later this year or in early 2024. Here’s the latest update on each:

23^rd Street: This is a county project in coordination with the city for total...

City Manager Report available online

The City Manager's Report highlighting what the city has recently accomplished and what's to come in the months ahead is now available online at galvestontx.gov/citymanagersreport.

2023 CONSOLIDATED CDBG & HOME RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS

The U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs and requires notification to the public allowing for a 30-day public comment period on the an...

Registration open for long-term parking operators

Operators of paid parking lots where visitors leave their car unattended more than 48 hours are required to register with the City of Galveston and remit monthly fees based on the number of days vehicles are parked.

The Galveston City Council in February p...

Fees increasing for annual recreation membership, pool pass and park rentals

Purchase your pool and recreation center passes now to get a jumpstart on your New Year’s Resolutions and before fees increase in February. There will be slight fee increases for the Lasker Park pool, the McGuire Dent Recreation Center and ball ...

Did you see a #GetHomeSafeGalveston sticker downtown?

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...