Community Pulse

Hurricane Isaias is expected to hit the Gulf Coast this weekend, but there is still major uncertainty about its path and which states will see the biggest impact.

Oct 9, 2026

Houston Public Mediapolice shooting investigation

New details emerge in Texas Rangers’ investigation of fatal Galveston police shooting

New details emerge in Texas Rangers’ investigation of fatal Galveston police shooting Houston Public Media

Sep 30, 2026

Houston Public Mediawater desalination

Galveston County residents can give input on proposed desalination plant near Texas City in November

Galveston County residents can give input on proposed desalination plant near Texas City in November Houston Public Media

Sep 29, 2026

Houston Public Mediapolice shooting

Family considers legal action after Galveston police release fatal officer-involved shooting footage

Family considers legal action after Galveston police release fatal officer-involved shooting footage Houston Public Media

Sep 24, 2026

The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspapersurveillance technology

Texas City holds public discussion on Flock license plate readers

Texas City holds public discussion on Flock license plate readers The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper

Sep 24, 2026

The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaperpolice shooting investigation

Texas Rangers release new details in fatal Galveston police shooting

Texas Rangers release new details in fatal Galveston police shooting The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper

Sep 22, 2026

KHOU 11 (CBS)facility fire

Fire breaks out at Galveston recycling center, fire chief says

No injuries were reported.

Sep 18, 2026

galvnews.comgambling machine regulations

Galveston reconsiders eight-liners as more county cities move to ban gambling machines

Galveston reconsiders eight-liners as more county cities move to ban gambling machines galvnews.com

Sep 18, 2026

KHOU 11 (CBS)utility pole safety

Leaning poles line part of Westheimer. Who is responsible for fixing them?

Leaning power poles along Westheimer raise safety concerns, prompting residents to question maintenance responsibility.

Sep 18, 2026

KHOU 11 (CBS)public health safety

North Carolina teen who died from brain-eating amoeba was likely infected at community center

Testing shows that the teen who died Aug. 31 likely became infected from a community water feature, the state health department said.

Sep 17, 2026

Community Pulse

Text Amendment on Fences and Walls

Certificate of Appropriateness for 1401 Winnie

1301 Market Street

1028 Seawall Boulevard

Avenue P Right-of-Way Abandonment

Future Land Use Mapping and Suitability Analysis

Plan Restructuring and Measurable Accountability

Comprehensive Plan Update & Public Engagement

Johnny Romano Skate Park Expansion

4528 Avenue Q 1/2

FY 2026 Property Tax Rate Adoption

FY27 IDC Operations and Spending Plan

E-bikes

Construction Safety

Waves of Impact

Lasker Pool

Signage

1628 Avenue N 1/2

1318 Sealy / Avenue I

Engagement Process

Housing Affordability and Cost Burdens

Infrastructure Resilience and Flood Risk

Environment

Housing

1214 44th Street

23001 and 23005 Chiquita Street

Discuss and Receive an Update from the Coastal Windstorm Insurance Coalition (CWIC)

26P-036

New Construction and Parking Issues

Dr. Nancy Lefebvre Hughes Community Green Space

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

South Shore Drainage Project

Naming of Park

Plats

License to Use

26LC-016 (1402 Broadway)

26LC-018 (1116 Winnie)

Teichman Road Lot Depth Variance

FM-3005 Restaurant Special Exception

Seawall Boulevard Right-of-Way Abandonment

Juneteenth events

1616 Broadway Landmark Designation

ARP reimbursement

Discovery Sands PUD

1811 20th Street Landmark Designation

902 16th Street PUD

Personal watercraft provisions

1602 Broadway / Avenue J

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS

GALVESTON LANDMARK

In the News

Isaias makes landfall along US Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane

Where did Hurricane Isaias make landfall?

Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane on collision course with the US Gulf Coast

New details emerge in Texas Rangers’ investigation of fatal Galveston police shooting

Galveston County residents can give input on proposed desalination plant near Texas City in November

Family considers legal action after Galveston police release fatal officer-involved shooting footage

Texas City holds public discussion on Flock license plate readers

Texas Rangers release new details in fatal Galveston police shooting

Fire breaks out at Galveston recycling center, fire chief says

Galveston reconsiders eight-liners as more county cities move to ban gambling machines

Leaning poles line part of Westheimer. Who is responsible for fixing them?

North Carolina teen who died from brain-eating amoeba was likely infected at community center