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Is the water in Galveston really blue? There's no debate. These last few days have been incredible thanks to a change in the current. Have pics? Post them on this thread for us to share!
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Did you know that NASA chose Galveston to test their Quiet Supersonic Flights?
NASA invites our residents and visitors to join them for a Facebook Live chat on Saturday, October 20th at 11:00 a.m. to talk about their research.
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Galveston was selected by NASA to participate in an important test that will help commercial supersonic flight over land possible. Watch this week's
#wavesofinformation
to learn more!
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Residents with storm damage need to register with FEMA at or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA.
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EXCITING NEWS! The rail trolleys are returning on weekends beginning October 1! For the first weekend of October, the trolleys will be free to ride and then the fare will be $1 per person. Trolleys will operate on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Thanks to the work of several community partners, a new rainbow crosswalk is being painted at 25th and Ball streets to celebrate LGBT Pride Month and show Galveston is a welcoming community to all! Check back later for the finished product and more info about the effort.
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All y'all need to stay the heck away from us.
In addition to several active
#Atlantic
tropical cyclones, there are two areas with a high formation chance during the next 5 days. We are monitoring a broad low over the SW Gulf of Mexico, and another low S of the Cabo Verde Islands.
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A Before and After of the Causeway monuments. 💫
The City commissioned local artist Gabriel Prusmack to paint the columns and we’re thrilled with how his work is coming along!
#fromdrabtofab
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A sneak peak at the Galveston trolleys undergoing restoration. Looking good! 🤩
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City selects Vernon Hale for the next Galveston Police Chief. for more.
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We love a clean beach and pretty water, it's a beautiful day in Galveston!
#inthecannotinthesand
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PSA:Galv. Humane has reached max capacity at over 180 cats/kittens! this saturday all fees will be WAIVED. RT to help find these cats homes!
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Yesterday we celebrated the completion of the largest beach nourishment project in Texas history with
@georgepbush
@txglo
@GalvestonIsland
!
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If you experience a water pipe break and cannot locate or shut off the main water supply valve to your home, please call Municipal Utilities at 409-797-3631 or 409-797-3632. Please do not call 9-1-1.
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Thank you to City of Galveston Traffic Division for setting up barricades! Their hard work is protecting businesses and vehicles from flooding.
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Galveston roads are icy this morning so please be careful when driving. Give yourself extra time to come to a stop and leave a greater distance between vehicles. If you can avoid traveling, please do!
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Hey
@astros
Galveston’s Mayor & City Council are cheering you on to a victory as you
#earnhistory
for our
#houstonstrong
neighbors! GO STROS
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ATTENTION cruise passengers: The best route to take as you’re disembarking and leaving the island is along Harborside Drive, then take a left at 51st Street and a right on Broadway, which becomes Interstate 45. The streets along this route are passable.
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Harborside is looking good 😍 A
@CityofGalveston
project includes initiatives to beautify entrance to the terminals and DT w/ palm trees and new signage on the walkway. City has also worked with the port to re-route the cruise main entrance so it’s safer for pedestrians to cross.
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The City of Galveston respectfully asks all motorists to slow down in flooded areas as wake affects businesses and homes. Please visit to view a current list of impassable roads.
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Residents should begin tracking the expenses they incur as the result of the winter storm in case individual assistance becomes available from FEMA. There is NO guarantee of individual assistance at this time, but we want our residents to be aware and prepared.
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All cleaned up after a successful and safe first weekend of
#mardigrasgalveston
! Thank you to the crews who make this happen!
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78th Police Academy Graduation. After 5 months of training, these 13 cadets will proudly represent the Galveston Police Department as officers. This Academy just made history as the first class to graduate from Galveston College.
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Five Galveston firefighters and one Galveston Fire truck will be part of a 90-person team headed to help fight the deadly wildfires in northern California this weekend. Please visit to learn more.
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The Port of Galveston/Galveston Ship Channel is now open to vessels with less than 33ft draft limited to daylight.
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Kroger: Fully stocked
Randalls: Open until 5pm
WalMart: Open until 6pm
Arlans: Open until 10pm
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GPD formed a task force on Monday to swiftly investigate a series of armed robberies on the island. Since its creation, the task force has arrested four adults and three juveniles. These arrests have cleared nearly all of the reported aggravated robberies in the last 30 days.
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Kroger: Fully stocked
Randalls: Open until 5pm
WalMart: Open until 6pm
Arlans: Open until 10pm
Target: Open until 8pm
Home Depot Opening 2pm
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Thank you
@gapsmack87
for helping the City beautify our Causeway. Gabe has done outstanding work around the island and we are thrilled he’s painting the monuments along the Causeway.
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BNSF Railway recognized the City of Galveston with a community heritage award for the city's history and role in the growth and development of railroads. The company donated $10,000 to local causes: $5,000 to the Galveston Railroad Museum and $5,000 to Better Parks for Galveston.
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Power is being restored to areas that have been without for more than 24 hours. Part of the West End, downtown and East End are coming back online now. The hope is to keep the power on as supply allows.
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Island Transit will suspend service today at 3:30 p.m. because of wind and rain conditions. We anticipate service running normally Saturday.
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Six Galveston firefighters are headed to southern California to help with the wildfires. Please keep them in your thoughts, as well as all the other emergency personnel and people whose communities are in the path of these wildfires. More info:
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The Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston is closed to all vehicular traffic after a barge collision on Wednesday morning at approximately 10 a.m. There were no reported injuries. Pelican Island is inaccessible to car traffic. More info:
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Please help us identify this child found on the beach in Galveston Friday evening. More information available on .
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We anticipate the heaviest rain and wind gusts from
#TSNicholas
will occur tonight, beginning after 5 p.m. and continuing into the evening. We ask that residents stay indoors and off the roads during this time if possible.
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Changes to the coronavirus-related regulations go into effect today. Rules at businesses may vary, and please respect the business owners' wishes. Masks are required in City facilities.
Please continue doing your part to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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ATTENTION, road closure: Harborside Drive west of 51st Street to I-45 is closed. The road is impassable.
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Moody Foundation commits $1 Million To Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Galveston County. for more.
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All Island Transit services are suspended until further notice due to weather conditions.
This includes all fixed routes, Dial-a-Ride and rubber wheel trolleys.
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Thank you Gabriel Prusmack for helping the City beautify our Causeway. He painted the north side of the monuments earlier this year and should finish the 4 monuments in the next six weeks.
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On Friday, February 9, Galveston swore in our 59th Police Chief Vernon Hale. We want to share with you his first message to the community as Chief of Police.
#wearegalvestonisland
@ChiefHaleGPD
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Did you sustain damage during
#HurricaneNicholas
? Let us know by completing the online form at .
The form does not count as an insurance claim or an application for assistance, however, it helps us to know where damage occurred.
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Today is
#NATIONALPETDAY
and the Galveston Fire Department took a break from their daily activities to have some puppy time!
Suki was our model! Isn’t she gorgeous?
If you want to meet her, please visit the Galveston Island Humane Society! Galveston Island Humane Society
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ICYMI: We’re under a mandatory evacuation in Galveston. More info here
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The health district is offering FREE COVID-19 Moderna vaccines by walk-up TODAY from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Galveston Island Convention Center. No appointment necessary!
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We've started the demolition of the City Hall annex building! Thanks to a generous grant from the Moody Foundation, there will be a beautiful public green space in the location of the former Central Fire Station and City Hall annex. We can't wait!
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As we welcome spring on Galveston Island, the hours of operation for the Galveston trolleys have been set for the 2019 spring and summer season! Watch this week’s
#wavesofinformation
to learn more!
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Our GFD firefighters were assigned to the Carr Fire, in Redding CA. The Carr Fire is one of 23 fires burning across California. It has burned 170,000 acres and destroyed 1,100 homes. Chief Mike Wisko, and our firefighters are in great spirits and proud to be part of this mission
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THIS IS CRITICAL RIGHT NOW. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED STREETS.
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We're under a coastal flood statement for high tides. The high tide makes it difficult for any amount of rain to clear off quickly so you will likely see some pooling around the island. Be careful when driving and avoid creating wake, which can damage vehicles and property.
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Former Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas will be dearly missed. “Lyda Ann stood tall for Galveston in our darkest hour.” - Mayor James D. Yarbrough
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It’s hard to believe we have our eye on the weather for this weekend, but we do! As we begin preparing for the possibility of high tides and rain later in the weekend, follow
@NWSHouston
and
@GalvestonOEM
for the latest!
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Fair winds and following seas to the 2019 Harvest Moon Regatta sailors.
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Tune in to
@hgtv
tonight to watch
@save1900
’s
#SavingGalveston
at 10pm and 1am and help them land their first show!
#hgtvsavinggalveston
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Our executive director of fleet is in Iowa this week where the rail trolleys are undergoing inspection. They’re looking beautiful and we can’t wait for the first to arrive back in mid-March! 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
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This is a good reminder to follow the
@CityofGalveston
on Twitter and subscribe to our emails on
@Nextdoor
!
#Facebookdown
#Instagramdown
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RUMOR CONTROL:
@TxDOTHoustonPIO
has no plans to close the Causeway at this time. Roadway will remain open as long as it is safe to do so.
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@TxDOTHoustonPIO
and
@GalvestonFerry
have no plans to close the Causeway or the Ferry at this time. Follow them for real time updates!
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#happyfriday
Who's excited about the weekend?
Drop an "🏖" in the comments if you plan to spend your weekend on the island.
#MyGalveston
#lovegalveston
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We are NOT evacuating residents!
Flood victims rescued from Dickinson are being flown to shelters in North Texas.
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Please shelter in place throughout the evening due to heavy rainfall, low visibility, and impassable roads.
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As we begin the recovery phase, we will have numerous updates for our citizens in the coming days. Visit
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'Leave no trace' ordinance is being enforced! The Leave No Trace ordinance (No 19-017 Secs 8-27) prohibits leaving any items, such as umbrellas or lawn chairs, on the beachfront after sunset.
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Thank you Commissioner
@georgepbush
for joining us today as we cut the ribbon at the WWTP, the largest project in the
@txglo
CDR program!
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City of Galveston Emergency Management is aware of the smoke coming from Texas City. At this time, we are not aware of any danger to the public. We will continue to update you as we learn more.
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NASA's sonic boom flight testing will continue today. If you hear it, provide them with feedback! You can do so by going to this website and filling out a survey:
For more info, visit a NASA rep stationed at McGuire Dent Recreation Center, 2222 28th St
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Even on a gloomy day, we live in a beautiful place. What are some of your favorite corners of our hometown?
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Seawall closures for Lone Star Rally as seen from above! It��s a beautiful day to be setting up by the beach!
#LoneStarRally
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The demolition of the old municipal incinerator began two weeks ago. Here is a time lapse video that shows the removal of one of the smoke stacks. The City has worked closely with the contractor to ensure all steps are being taken toward a safe demolition.
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The trolley trucks are rolling! Our fleet and transit team was out today doing a test run of the trolley trucks. This is the 2nd tested. We anticipate a 2019 return for the rail trolleys once the trolleys are refurbished and the trucks go through regulatory testing.
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The City of Galveston has lifted its water restrictions. The Gulf Coast Water Authority finished repairing the 42-inch line and bacteriological samples returned with good results. The authority has begun delivering water to the island again along this line.
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The Galveston Marathon previously scheduled for this weekend is canceled.
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The weather cleared just in time to cut the ribbon at this mornings grand opening of the Lee & Joe Jamail Bay Park!
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Thankful that all six of the Galveston Firefighters involved in yesterday's floor collapse are home resting with their families tonight!
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I’m not sure how we top this K9 singing on cue, but I imagine
@ChiefHaleGPD
can find a way! Let’s do this Chief!
#LipSyncBattle
continues....this time with one of our own. K9 Quelle let the big dogs out on this one!! The best K9 lip sync yet!!!🐾💙 Good job HOUSTON!!
#K9s4COPS
#K9s4KIDS
#LEOLipSyncBattle
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After 14 days battling wildfires, Chief Mike Wisko, and 5 GFD firefighters, Bryan Lee, Chris Anderson, John Shauck, Jeremy Dixon and Brad Magness came back from Redding, California and want to share their experience in this week’s
#employeespotlight
.
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Here is a list of impassable roads from the City’s dispatch center:
19th St./ Ave J
Broadway Ave from 46th St to 49th St. Westbound
Avenue F from 33rd St to 35th St
59th St./ Ave S
Harborside Dr from 13th St. to 19th St.
8th St./ Broadway northbound
Avenue H from 38th to 40th St.
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The City will not issue any Special Event Permits through the end of May 2020. This means that any currently scheduled event of 50 or more people will be cancelled or postponed until after June 1, 2020.
We encourage private event sponsors to postpone events of 50 people or more
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A voluntary evacuation has been ordered for all residents living west of the Seawall. for more.
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The City of Galveston is under a coastal flood watch from now until at least Sunday because of
#HurricaneBeryl
. Tides up to 4 feet are probable, which will cause tidal flooding in low-lying areas of the island and particularly on the West End.
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The City of Galveston and the Galveston Police Department have been preparing to assure your safety during Mardi Gras. Help us have a fun and safe event, by making sure that if you see something suspicious, call 911 and say something. Watch this video to learn more!
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FYI: Galveston Island State Park is doing a prescribed burn today. This is a supervised burn.
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On Friday, August 17th, during the Galveston Police Department Promotion and Awards Ceremony, Police Chief Vernon Hale announced the appointment of Lieutenant Doug Balli to the position of Assistant Chief of Police. Please visit to learn more
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The chances of a tropical depression or tropical storm formation have increased across the Gulf of Mexico. This is a good time to make sure that you and your family have a plan in place. To learn more about flood protection information visit
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REMINDER: NASA will be testing quiet sonic booms starting this week in Galveston using F-18 jets. The jets will be flying over the Gulf of Mexico near Galveston Island as part of a two-week project to assess public reactions to the noise.
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Our beautiful Christmas tree is up! You can find it at Broadway and 25th St.
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Citizen Complaints Lead Galveston Police Department to Seven Felony Arrests! Full press release pictured.
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