Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Galveston public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
26 topics in zoning
Text Amendment on Fences and Walls
1301 Market Street
Future Land Use Mapping and Suitability Analysis
Plan Restructuring and Measurable Accountability
4528 Avenue Q 1/2
Housing Affordability and Cost Burdens
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
Teichman Road Lot Depth Variance
902 16th Street PUD
1616 Broadway Landmark Designation
1811 20th Street Landmark Designation
Proposed 83rd Street Commercial Parking Lot PUD
1811 20th Street
1608 Market / Avenue D
Right-of-Way Abandonment
26LC-010 (902 16th Street)
Accessory dwelling unit variance process
1602-1606 Avenue L
Variance Process
Discussion of parking related issues at Gonzalo’s Restaurant
Tallow Trees
Discovery Sands Planned Unit Development (26P-009)
Case 25Z-019 Variance Request - Public Safety Concerns
Case 25Z-019 Variance Request
Case 25Z-019 Variance Request - Construction Costs
Case 25Z-019 Variance Request - Interpretation of Hardship
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