Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Galveston public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
43 topics in development
Certificate of Appropriateness for 1401 Winnie
Construction Safety
1318 Sealy / Avenue I
1628 Avenue N 1/2
Housing
Engagement Process
23001 and 23005 Chiquita Street
1214 44th Street
26P-036
New Construction and Parking Issues
License to Use
26LC-018 (1116 Winnie)
26LC-016 (1402 Broadway)
Discovery Sands PUD
Seawall Boulevard Right-of-Way Abandonment
1602 Broadway / Avenue J
GALVESTON LANDMARK
1306 Harbor View Drive
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
83rd Street Parking Lot
Discovery Sands development
26LC-009 (2922 Benardo de Galvez / Avenue P)
Discovery Sands Project
Urban Neighborhood Developments / Workforce Housing
Affordable Housing
Urban Neighborhood Zoning District Standards
Wall Mural Approval
Discovery Sands Mixed-Use PUD Development
26P-013 (Alley Abandonment)
Alley Abandonment at Avenue L
26BF-011 (Erosion Response Structures)
Alley Abandonment (26P-013)
1815 Broadway / Avenue J Alterations
Discovery Sands PUD (26P-009)
26P-011 Street Abandonment
Sax Development PUD Abandonment
Pareto Beach Item
Alley Abandonment
Beachfront Construction/Dune Protection Permits (25BF-077)
Dune Walkovers
Juneteenth Museum
Juneteenth Museum Project
Beachfront Construction/Dune Protection Permit
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Galveston from local and regional media.
Isaias makes landfall along US Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane
Isaias made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane.
Oct 10, 2026Where did Hurricane Isaias make landfall?
Hurricane Isaias has made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast, threatening dangerous storm surges and damaging winds.
Oct 10, 2026Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane on collision course with the US Gulf Coast
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, 2026New 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, 2026Galveston 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, 2026Family 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, 2026Texas 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, 2026Texas 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, 2026Fire breaks out at Galveston recycling center, fire chief says
No injuries were reported.
Sep 18, 2026Galveston 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, 2026Leaning 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, 2026North 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