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01/13/2021
Local News for Galveston, Texas
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Virtual
Event date: January 25, 2021 Event Time: 12:00 PM – 02:00 PMLocation: Galveston, TX 77550 Read the article on galvestontx.gov READ MORE.
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Tree Committee Meeting Virtual
Event date: January 26, 2021 Event Time: 11:00 AM – 01:00 PMLocation: Galveston, TX 77550 Read the article on galvestontx.gov READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Galveston Salvation Army closes resale store, citing declined sales
The island Family Store will close because it isn’t making money, but the nonprofit hopes the change is only temporary. Read the rest of the article on galvnews.com READ MORE.
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Construction of Galveston’s Oleanders public housing development slated to begin this year
People can comment at a public meeting Monday on the Oleanders at Broadway mixed-income housing development project. Read the rest of the article on galvnews.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Moody early childhood program considers taking on public preschool in Galveston
Moody Early Childhood Center is proposing taking on management and education of all Galveston Independent School District preschool students. Read the rest of the article on galvnews.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Civil War’s 1863 Battle of Galveston Remembered
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Lt. Cmdr. Edward Lea U.S.N.-Camp Number 2 hosted a commemoration ceremony at Trinity Episcopal Cemetery in Galveston on Saturday to mark the Jan. 1, 1863 Battle of Galveston.The battle, fought between… Read the rest of the article on galvnews.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Galveston employees concerned about councilman’s masking habits
District 4 Councilman Bill Quiroga said he has never refused to wear a mask but sometimes forgets to. Read the rest of the article on galvnews.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Concerned about de facto segregation, Galveston district to rethink middle schools
Galveston middle schools could be going through alignment changes but the district plans to study more data before making any recommendations. Read the rest of the article on galvnews.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
COVID case moves Central Middle School in Galveston to remote learning
Students at Central Middle School will be taking classes online until Jan. 25. Read the rest of the article on galvnews.com READ MORE.
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Summer storms raise calls for fortified dunes in Galveston
After a tough summer storm season, some West Enders have decided they want to do something to protect their property. Read the rest of the article on galvnews.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Galveston closes city facilities, citing rising COVID cases
People can pay water bills, seek permits, pay municipal fines and conduct other business by the phone and online, city spokeswoman Marissa Barnett said. Read the rest of the article on galvnews.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Board hires turn-around specialist to lead Galveston schools
Jerry Gibson, from Marshall Independent School District, will be the island’s new superintendent with a base salary of $245,000. Read the rest of the article on galvnews.com READ MORE.01/13/2021
Galveston port, cruise lines object to pilot rate increases
The group that helps large ships navigate local waters is asking a state-appointed board to approve increased tariffs. Read the rest of the article on galvnews.com READ MORE.
01/13/2021
City facilities closed to public; City will continue providing services online, by phone
The City of Galveston will return to providing services by phone or online in response to rising cases of Covid-19 in the community. Read the article on galvestontx.gov READ MORE.
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City facilities closed MLK Day
City facilities will be closed next Monday, January 18 in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read the article on galvestontx.gov READ MORE.
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COVID-19 testing on January 15 at Fire Station 1
The City of Galveston will serve as a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing site on Friday, January 15. The state will provide free testing at Fire Station 1, 823 26th Street, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read the article on galvestontx.gov READ MORE.01/13/2021
I-45 closure this weekend
We want our residents to be aware of an upcoming total closure of IH-45 this weekend as you make any travel or commuting plans. Read the article on galvestontx.gov READ MORE.
01/13/2021
Park Board Beach Maintenance Virtual Meeting
Event date: January 15, 2021 Event Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AMLocation: Galveston, TX 77550 Read the article on galvestontx.gov READ MORE.
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