City accepting applications for arts and historic preservation The City of Galveston’s Arts and Historical Preservation Advisory Board is accepting applications for grant funding of projects until March 15, 2023. The Arts and…

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated $893,274.00 in Home Investment Partnerships-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) to the City of Galveston. These funds are to be used to help create affordable housing and…

The Gulf Coast Water Authority (GCWA) will temporarily change its water disinfection process April 10-24, 2023. This annual routine maintenance practice is necessary to maintain water systems operated by GCWA and the Galveston County communities it…

GPD offering $5 off safe rides for Mardi Gras weekend After the success of last weekend, the Galveston Police Department is again offering our $ 5 off safe rides program! The Lyft Pass is valid from Friday, February 17 at 7 p.m. through…

GPD launches rideshare initiative for safe rides during Mardi Gras The Galveston Police Department is excited to announce a program to ensure you get home safely. During each Mardi Gras weekend, GPD is giving you $5 towards your Lyft ride. This is…

SANITATION UPDATE: Thursday customers with alley trash pickup from 15th to 19th between Harborside and Seawall will be picked up on Friday morning. An issue with the equipment caused the delay. Delivery of our new automated alley trucks are delayed…

Galveston Island is host to dozens of large events throughout the year, and recycling may soon become a mainstay at local festivals, cookoffs and fun runs. The City of Galveston’s Recycling Division is partnering with special event…

The City of Galveston is holding a special election on Saturday, May 6, 2023, and the filing period for candidates will open January 27, 2023. The deadline to file is February 17, 2023. The current District 2 representative William Schuster is…

The 14th Annual Yaga’s Chili Quest and Beer Fest is coming up next weekend with associated road closures for residents and visitors to be aware of as they navigate the island. The event will take place Friday, January 20, and Saturday, January…

We have 10 openings in our Galveston University spring program beginning Wednesday, January 25 and continuing on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. until March 15. This program is a FREE, comprehensive overview of city operations and an…

The resurfacing at the Menard Park tennis courts is complete and the courts are now reopen! Many thanks to Better Parks for Galveston for funding the resurfacing of these courts! Next up is Lindale Park, where the tennis courts will close beginning…

The City of Galveston’s Sanitation Department will collect plant and tree waste during the regular residential service beginning this week and continuing throughout the rest of the month. Discarded Christmas trees may also be included in this…

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…

The annual MLK Parade is coming up next weekend (January 13-15) with associated road closures for residents and visitors to be aware of as they navigate the island. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade to honor his legacy will begin on Saturday,…

The New Year is upon us and there’s a lot to look forward to in 2023. The City of Galveston wants residents and visitors to have a safe and enjoyable New Year’s weekend on the island. There are a few things for you to know as we head…

The City of Galveston will open a warming center at the McGuire Dent Recreation Center, 2222 28th Street, on Thursday, December 22, beginning at 6 p.m. The McGuire Dent Recreation Center, which has a back-up generator, will serve as a warming…

The recreation centers will each host a Santa’s Holiday Party for local children on Wednesday, December 21. The recreation centers will have photos with Santa, refreshments, and arts and crafts. The parties will begin on Wednesday, December…

Galveston, TX – December 14, 2022 – Runners, get ready to sleigh! The Santa Hustle Half Marathon and 5K returns this Sunday, December 18. Thousands of runners dressed in their festive best will race along the Seawall and residents…

Tis the season! Tomorrow is the annual Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Galveston Municipal Police Association. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this free, family-friendly parade through downtown and celebrate the holiday season. The…

The City of Galveston is accepting applications for the mortgage assistance program until December 28. The Grants & Housing Department has funding available to assist City of Galveston residents that have been impacted by COVID-19 with…

Short-term rental operators, hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfasts are required to renew existing and register new properties by the end of the year. Following city ordinance, vacation rental owners must register their properties and display…

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…

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…

Proposed Project: 59th Street Water Storage Tank Planned Activity Budget Amount: $17,489,505.50 CDBG-MIT Funding: $15,761,400.00 Other Funds: $1,728,105.50 Project Type: Water Facilities Scope of Work: The City of Galveston proposes to…

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…

Celebrate ARBOR DAY in Galveston next weekend by picking up a free tree to plant! The Galveston Island Tree Conservancy is hosting a tree give-away on a first come, first served basis at Moody Mansion, 2618 Broadway, on Saturday, November 12, from…

Did you see a #GetHomeSafeGalveston sticker downtown? Look for the #GetHomeSafeGalveston QR code sticker if you're out and about in downtown Galveston. The QR code leads to resources for safe rides home and transit options, including numbers for…

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…

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 this free, family-friendly parade through downtown and celebrate…

The public is invited to attend a sculpture unveiling in Shield Park, located at 33rd 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…

The 40th Annual Island Oktoberfest Oct 21st-22nd, 2022 -The 40th Annual Island Oktoberfest is set for Friday & Saturday, October 21st – 22nd, 2022. The festival is a fun Fall celebration of German music, sweets and drinks, and will also…

The Galveston Police Department is currently in the process of implementing a Multi-Disciplinary Response Team (MDRT). The integrated team will consist of a licensed mental health professional, a paramedic, and a police officer responding to calls…

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)…

The Tors will continue their homecoming celebrations this Wednesday, October 12, with a parade through midtown. The Ball High School Homecoming Parade will begin Wednesday at 5 p.m. and is expected to finish by 7 p.m. Floats will begin lining up…

There will be one rubber wheel trolley and one rail trolley running this weekend because of staffing shortages. The rail car will run its route hourly. The route maps are available online at https://www.galvestontx.gov/1209/Trolleys. Island…

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 outcomes in the wake of…

City Council approves budget, significant tax rate reduction The Galveston City Council on Thursday approved the FY 2023 budget (10/1/22-9/30/23) and set a tax rate of 44.45 cents per $100 valuation for Galveston property owners. The adopted rate…

The Galveston Island Humane Society is calling on you to help, as the shelter has surpassed its critical capacity for animals. There are currently 83 dogs and 140 cats in care at GIHS, which has the capacity to care for 55 dogs and 82 cats. The…

The Galveston County Health District and Healthy Concepts will be at Pride Galveston this weekend offering FREE *******, HIV and Syphilis testing and monkeypox vaccine for ages 18+. Appointments aren’t necessary and you don’t need to be…

The Galveston Police Department would like to make the community and surrounding communities aware of a fraudulent warrant for arrest scam that has been reported multiples times in the last few days. Several reports have indicated that…

The USS Texas (Battleship Texas) will arrive in Galveston on Wednesday, August 31, where it will undergo repairs at a local shipyard. The World War I-era battleship has been docked in La Porte at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site,…

GALVESTON, TX – August 26, 2022 – 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 joins communities across…

REMINDER: The City of Galveston requires a permit for temporary signs at businesses and homes, except for political yard signs. This includes feather flags, unapproved banners, and any other sign that is not permanently affixed to a building. There…

GALVESTON, Texas - Aug. 12, 2022 - For the first time in district history, Galveston ISD’s Ball High School will host “Central Night” – an evening of competition, remembrance and celebration honoring the history and legacy of…

The City of Galveston is required by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to submit an annual Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This report provides an assessment of the City’s progress in carrying…

Online bill pay web portal updates The online customer portal for utility billing will be inaccessible from Saturday, July 23 at 11:30 p.m. to Sunday, July 24 at 2:30 a.m. During that time, you will not be able to make online…

Sanitation routes have had delays again this week due to ongoing mechanical issues with the trucks, and we wanted to provide an update about the status of new equipment and repairs. The City of Galveston has 10 automated trucks and eight rear…

New water customers, especially commercial customers using larger meters, should anticipate lead times and put in your request for new water service as early as possible. Pandemic-related issues are causing delays in ordering parts. If you have a…

The Galveston Beach Band will host a special concert Sunday, July 3 to celebrate Independence Day weekend. The concert will be held at the Sealy Pavilion behind the Ashton Villa at 7:30 p.m. 

We’re ready for another fun and safe Independence Day parade and celebration! Join us in celebrating the Galveston Fourth of July parade, featuring dozens of floats. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Seawall Boulevard at 57th Street and…

Statue presentation happening this Friday at recreation center A new statue honoring Jessie McGuire Dent is getting installed at the McGuire Dent Recreation Center this week! Solel International, a Houston-based organization that advocates for the…

Island Transit will have a rubber wheel trolley operating downtown Wednesday instead of the rail trolley service. Two of the steel-wheel trolleys are undergoing repairs ahead of the holiday weekend. The rubber wheel trolley will operate the…

Four GPD officers promoted during ceremony Four long-time Galveston Police Department sworn officers were promoted Wednesday during a promotional ceremony at the police station. - Captain Andre Mitchell will be appointed to the rank of…

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…

The City of Galveston in the last year has experienced sanitation equipment problems that we have been unable to fully address because of ongoing supply chain issues. Trash pick-up for this week was delayed a day by the Memorial Day holiday and must…

The City of Galveston is accepting applications for three positions on the Galveston Park Board of Trustees. The Park Board of Trustees' mission is to promote Galveston Island, its natural resources, attractions, and heritage; to attract visitors…

The City of Galveston proposes to amend its 2017 through 2020 Consolidated Action Plans by reallocating Community Development Block Grant unexpended program funds in the total amount of $236,382.14. In accordance with the Consolidated Planning…

Galveston voters on Saturday determined their representatives for the Galveston City Council, among other races on the ballot. Galveston City Council seats are volunteer, unpaid positions, and candidates are elected for two-year terms. According…