Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:45:06 -0600
Galveston City Officials Extend Deadline for Trailers and Temporary Storage Units
The Galveston City Council voted to extend the deadline allowing privately owned trailers and temporary storage units to March 1, 2010.
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Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:45:05 -0600
A Greener Galveston: Council Adopts Replanting Guidelines
The Galveston City Council recently adopted right-of-way replanting guidelines for property owners anxious to replace trees and plants killed by Hurricane Ike.
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Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:37:56 -0600
Got Game? Join the City's Free Youth Basketball League
Do you like to hoop it up? Join the City of Galveston's FREE youth basketball league! The Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering children at the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center located at 2222 28th Street. The deadline to register is Monday, November 30, 2009.
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Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:23:15 -0600
Galveston's Newest Landmark: 2202 Mechanic Street
The Galveston City Council recently approved an ordinance granting the building located at 2202 Mechanic Street landmark status. The building pre-dates the 1900 Storm and is approximately 133 years old. It has served generations of Galvestonians as everything from a gathering place for the Knights of Pythias to the home of the Italian Consulate of the Galveston - Houston area to a downtown business establishment.
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Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:10:49 -0600
Galveston Re-leaf: Free Tree Giveaway on November 21st
Free trees will soon be available to Island property owners who lost trees to Ike's salty surge last year. Nearly 2,000 trees will be given away to Galvestonians on Saturday, November 21st, 9am to 4pm.
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Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:10:24 -0600
Clean Your Castle and Participate in the Citywide Clean Up
The City of Galveston is resurrecting its semi-annual citywide clean up on November 13th & 14th and November 20th & 21st. Residents are encouraged to place materials next to their garbage carts by 8:00 a.m. on the collection days scheduled for their area. Any material not picked up on Friday or Saturday will be collected on the regularly scheduled garbage day.
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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:21:38 -0500
Lone Star Rally Street Closures and City Information
This week Lone Star Rally 2009 will roar back onto Galveston Island. Billed as The World's Largest Halloween Party, the event boasts numerous contests, concerts, attractions, parades, and vendors. The Rally will open on Thursday, October 29th and run through Sunday, November 1st.
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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:59:19 -0500
Urban Land Institute Returns to Galveston for Assistance and Recovery Workshop
On Thursday, October 29th members of a Technical Assistance Panel will return to Galveston to engage civic leaders in a discussion of federal tools and funding opportunities available to rebuild the Island.
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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:48:25 -0500
Galveston Municipal Court Amnesty Program Ends this Week
The clock is running out for delinquent offenders. The Galveston Municipal Court’s amnesty program ends on October 31st.
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Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:59:40 -0500
Deadline to Register for Free Tree Removal
City leaders are encouraging Island property owners with dead and dying trees to take advantage of a free removal program before its too late. Trees located on private property that were killed by Hurricane Ike’s salty storm surge may be eligible for removal at no cost.
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Thu, 1 Oct 2009 12:05:29 -0500
Galveston Celebrates National Night Out on October 6th
Grab the lawn chairs and break out the potato salad recipes! Neighborhoods across the island are planning to participate in Galveston's National Night Out on Tuesday, October 6th!
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Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:09:03 -0500
Galveston Municipal Court Offers Delinquent Offenders Amnesty throughout October
Throughout the month of October the Galveston Municipal Court will grant amnesty to residents and visitors with outstanding criminal citations. Nearly 25,000 warrants have accumulated due to unresolved tickets for Class C Misdemeanors, which include traffic violations, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct. Failure to Appear (FTA) and Violate Promise to Appear (VPTA) fines plus court costs will be dismissed on each offense if full payment of all fines and court costs for the original offense is made.
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Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:29:42 -0500
Ike Wood Now Available for Pick-Up By Artists and Woodworkers
City of Galveston officials are pleased to announce that artists, woodworkers, and the general public can now retrieve pieces of trees removed from Broadway Boulevard for free. Last fall, Ike covered most of the Island in a salty tidal surge that led to the demise of thousands of trees.
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Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:37:43 -0500
Officials Announce Removal of Historic Trees Along Broadway Boulevard to Begin Saturday
Beginning this Saturday, September 26th, dead and dying trees located along Galveston's Broadway Boulevard will be removed. Officials anticipate the project will take one to two weeks to complete. This is the final phase of tree removal along public right-of-ways. Broadway is the Island's central historic thoroughfare. Prior to Hurricane Ike dense tree canopies shaded the entire street on the eastern portion of the boulevard. Many decades old, the trees are considered contributing features to the historic Broadway esplanade and their presence has been a mainstay of the Galveston landscape.
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Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:55:42 -0500
Mobile Society: Attend Galveston-Houston I-45 Corridor Mobility Open Houses this Week
The public is encouraged to attend and participate in a series of open houses to discuss mobility issues along the Galveston-Houston I-45 corridor. These meetings are a part of the planning process and an important local step in the pursuit of federal funding to address growing traffic congestion.
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Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:06:25 -0500
Replanting Revival: Free Fall Landscaping Symposium this Saturday in Galveston
Was your green thumb Ike'd? Many homeowners have been patiently waiting for the fall season to arrive to begin the process of renovating storm-damaged landscapes. As we get closer to cooler temperatures and ideal planting conditions, now is the time to begin preparing for these projects. Before you pick up a spade or shovel, plan to attend the Fall Landscape Revival to learn what to plant after Hurricane Ike and how to plant it properly. The workshop will be held on Saturday, September 26th and is FREE to the public.
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