County Judge's Office
  • Jun 2, 2016

Galveston County prepares for 2016 Hurricane Season

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

County Judge's Office
  • Sep 28, 2015

SPECIAL COURT FOCUSES ON VETS IN CRISIS

For veterans like Jonathan Croshaw, who spent years in war-torn countries fighting for our freedoms here in the US, coming home presented a new battle. Like so many other veterans, Croshaw suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and has admitted to turning to alcohol to cope. A DWI led Croshaw to Galveston County’s Veteran Treatment Court, which focuses on reintegrating veterans into life as civilians. “It’s very hard to adapt to civilian life,” Croshaw said. “I think [th