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…