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City of Galveston Announces New Police Chief
Pending a vote from Galveston City Council, longtime Galveston police officer Doug Balli will serve as the department’s next police chief.
City Manager Brian Maxwell announced last week that Balli had been selected as the next department chief after a search and interview process. Balli had been serving as the interim police chief after chief Vernon Hale stepped down in October.
Developer Jerome Karam, of JMK5 Holdings, has purchased the rights to the historic Balinese Room site. Permits have been secured...
During Mardi Gras Galveston Street Closures can cause unexpected delays if you aren’t prepared. Here is the proposed traffic schedule,...
The Galveston crabbing season is the same as it is for all areas of Texas statewide. You can go crabbing...
USCGC Eagle Tall Ship Military Vessel will arrive in Galveston for one day only. The ship is a training vessel...
Texas A&M University at Galveston is home to the Texas A&M Maritime Academy, a highly specialized maritime training and education...
Galveston Island Beach Revue, Presented By TGRE Galveston celebrates its vintage past and this year is no exception! Join in...
The Galveston Historic Homes Tour is the first 2 weekends in May. Don’t miss your chance to view inside private...
Check Live Cameras and Maps Use the following links to check live traffic maps and cameras affecting traffic flow to...
It’s National Tourism Day on May 7, 2022. Be sure to thank a tourist in Galveston on this day. We...
JetSurf Houston is excited to be organizing and managing the first official MotoSurf race in Houston and the State of...