Galveston
Texas
City Of Galveston
The City of
In 1836, Michael Menard, bought "one league and a labor of land" from
the
The boom period of the "
In 1914, the Houston Ship Channel was deepened which took much of
In the 1960's and early '70s, there were forward looking innovations in
The City of Galveston is located on the upper
Recent News
City Of Galveston News - City Accepting Applications for Arts and Historic Preservation
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…
Read More »City Of Galveston News : Home Investment Partnership-American Rescue Plan Grant Public Comment Period Open
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…
Read More »City Of Galveston - GCWA performing annual water disinfection process April 10-24
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…
Read More »City Of Galveston News - GPD Offering $5 Off Safe Rides for Mardi Gras Weekend
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…
Read More »City Of Galveston - GPD launches rideshare initiative for safe rides during Mardi Gras
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…
Read More »City Of Galveston News : Delay in Thursday's sanitation pickup for some customers
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…
Read More »City Of Galveston News : Recycling Division Partners With Events For Pilot Program
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…
Read More »City Of Galveston News City Council Candidate Filing Period Opening January27 For District 2
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…
Read More »City Of Galveston News Yaga's Chili Quest And Beer Fest Happening Downtown January 20-21
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…
Read More »City Of Galveston News Apply Now For Spring Galveston University Program Running January 25-March 15
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…
Read More »City Of Galveston News : Menard Park Tennis Courts Now Open After Resurfacing
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…
Read More »City Of Galveston News Sanitation To Collect Landscaping, Tree Waste Duringregular Trash Collection
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…
Read More »City Of Galveston News 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…
Read More »City Of Galveston News MLK Parade Coming Up Next Weekend
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,…
Read More »City Of Galveston News : City of Galveston information for New Year’s weekend
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…
Read More »City Of Galveston Opening Warming Center Thursday, December 22
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…
Read More »City Of Galveston : Recreation Centers To Host Santa’s Holiday Party On December 21
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…
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