It’s the home stretch for election day and whether you’re voting for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, there’s tools to help you get there. Before heading to the polls on Nov. 8, Galveston County voters can access crucial voting information on their smartphones with one single app called Galveston Votes. While residents can’t vote with the app, they can find important voting information at their fingertips. "The election app provides information like sample ballots, election d

From its miles of beaches to its bustling businesses, Galveston County’s rich history and opportunities attract hundreds of thousands of visitors and full time residents. However, it’s also one of the most vulnerable areas in Texas for hurricanes. With winds able to reach upwards of 150 miles per hour, hurricanes can cause extensive damage, flooding and loss of life. Galveston County must be ready for any possible disaster and to help residents better prepare for this hurrica

State audit reveals former director of justice administration grossly mismanaged collections, cost county taxpayers tens of millions of dollars An audit released Tuesday by the Texas Office of Court Administration shows Galveston County failed to comply with state law requirements for its Collection Improvement Program, resulting in over $56 million in uncollected funds. The county’s program, which is intended to reduce uncollected fines and fees, has functioned so badly sinc

Efforts to keep Bolivar clean continue, thanks to the Galveston County commissioners’ approval of increased trash pick-up along peninsula beaches. On Tuesday, commissioners approved a request to transfer funds to ensure trash barrels are emptied more regularly on beaches from High Island to Bolivar. “We met with citizens last fall about improving services and cleanliness on beaches,” Pct. 1 Galveston County Commissioner Ryan Dennard said. “This is part of the overall initiati

Elliptical trainers and dumbbells have taken the place of guards and shackles above the 19th St. parking garage in Galveston. For about 20 years the top two floors of the county parking garage housed inmates, but more recently the old jail has been transformed to a free gym for county employees. The perimeter of the 5th floor was originally designed to transport inmates from one side of the jail to another without having to disrupt other inmates. Now it’s an Elvis themed walk