Galveston County, Texas

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The Galveston County Veterans Services Office is joining the SSG Fox Regional Gulf Coast Team to host a Veterans Town Ha...
09/14/2026

The Galveston County Veterans Services Office is joining the SSG Fox Regional Gulf Coast Team to host a Veterans Town Hall this Wednesday, September 16th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at VFW Post 6378 in Dickinson.

If you are a veteran in Galveston County, this is great opportunity to learn about resources available to you and hear from officials and community partners.

You can contact the Galveston County Veterans Services Office at 409-766-2448.

Today marks 25 years since the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. May we never forget the lives lost that day, the f...
09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since the tragic events of September 11th, 2001.

May we never forget the lives lost that day, the families forever changed, or the courage and sacrifice of the first responders who ran toward danger to save others.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

The Galveston County Veterans Services Office is joining the SSG Fox Regional Gulf Coast Team to host a Veterans Town Ha...
09/08/2026

The Galveston County Veterans Services Office is joining the SSG Fox Regional Gulf Coast Team to host a Veterans Town Hall on September 16th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at VFW Post 6378 in Dickinson

If you are a veteran in Galveston County, this is great opportunity to learn about resources available to you and hear from officials and community partners.

You can contact the Galveston County Veterans Services Office at 409-766-2448.

Galveston County Community Emergency Response Team  will hosting a CERT Academy this month!This is a great opportunity t...
09/04/2026

Galveston County Community Emergency Response Team will hosting a CERT Academy this month!

This is a great opportunity to learn about emergency preparedness and basic disaster response skills, including fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and team organization.

Learn how you can be better prepared to help your community when disaster strikes.

Galveston County Road and Bridge crews are applying asphalt to Frenchtown Road in Port Bolivar. This project is also rai...
09/03/2026

Galveston County Road and Bridge crews are applying asphalt to Frenchtown Road in Port Bolivar. This project is also raising the grade of the road by nearly a foot to help prevent water from running over it during high tides.

Frenchtown Road is a vital entrance and exit to Port Bolivar, as well a popular scenic route through wetlands for bird enthusiasts who flock to the Bolivar Peninsula during Featherfest in March and April to photograph the migratory birds.

Tropical Storm Edouard is making landfall east of the Sabine Pass. Impacts here in Galveston County are expected to be l...
09/01/2026

Tropical Storm Edouard is making landfall east of the Sabine Pass. Impacts here in Galveston County are expected to be limited primarily to periods of rain, 3-5 inches possible.

The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management is working closely with the US National Weather Service Houston-Galveston Texas and our local, state, and federal partners to monitor the storm and coordinate any response that may be needed.

If you’re out and about this afternoon/evening, please drive carefully. If we see periods of heavy rainfall, remember: Turn around, don’t drown. Never drive through a flooded roadway.

Tropical Storm Edouard is expected to make landfall near Sabine Pass around 1:00 p.m. today. For Galveston County, the g...
09/01/2026

Tropical Storm Edouard is expected to make landfall near Sabine Pass around 1:00 p.m. today. For Galveston County, the greatest concern remains the potential for heavy rainfall, with 2–5 inches possible.

The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Edouard and will continue to track any changes in the forecast.

Please stay informed and monitor the latest weather updates, especially this afternoon and evening. The system is expected to move out of our area tomorrow.

Tropical Depression  #5 continues forming in the Gulf of America and is expected to make landfall east of Galveston Coun...
08/31/2026

Tropical Depression #5 continues forming in the Gulf of America and is expected to make landfall east of Galveston County tomorrow. Heavy rain is possible with this system, mainly east of I-45.

The Galveston County Office of Emergency Management is working with all local, state, and federal partners to monitor this storm and prepare for impacts. Stay weather aware, especially during the day on tomorrow.

A low-pressure system currently located off the Louisiana coast has a 70% chance of tropical development. Regardless of ...
08/31/2026

A low-pressure system currently located off the Louisiana coast has a 70% chance of tropical development. Regardless of whether the system develops, Galveston County area can expect rain over the next couple of days, with 3 to 5 inches of rainfall possible.

Remain weather-aware over the next few days as this area of low pressure moves toward the Texas coast. Monitor local forecasts and be prepared for changing conditions.

08/25/2026

It has been a quiet hurricane season but don't let your guard down. Make sure you are prepared!

Address

722 21st Street
Galveston, TX
77550

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14097628621

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