Galveston, TX – May 4, 2019 – Galveston residents on Saturday voted to extend the Seawall Boulevard paid parking program and change hourly rates from $1 to $2 – approving a program that has helped fund and maintain amenities on one of the island’s busiest roadways.
Galveston residents voted to approve the extension of the Seawall paid parking program. The vote was 67.97 percent in favor of the measure. The paid parking program is set to expire July 27, 2020. The election outcome extends the program to December 31, 2029.
As part of the ballot measure, Galveston voters also approved increasing the parking fee from $1 to $2 an hour between the current paid parking hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily, with a maximum fee of $16 daily. The measure also allows for an annual parking permit on Seawall Boulevard not to exceed $45.
“I thank the voters of Galveston for voicing their opinion and supporting the continuation of the Seawall Paid Parking program,” Mayor Jim Yarbrough said. “This program affords the city the ability to add and maintain new amenities to the Seawall in a manner that visitors contribute to the cost. The passage of this measure is a positive step for Galveston.”
Voters initially approved the Seawall Boulevard paid parking program in 2013. Since, the program has been used to maintain important improvements along the Seawall enjoyed by residents and visitors to the island.
As expressed in the ballot language, the revenue generated from paid parking along the Seawall will go toward funding additional improvements along the Seawall, including additional bathrooms, lighting, landscaping and other potential Seawall amenities.
“I am happy that the voters have approved the extension and changes to the Seawall Parking Program,” City Manager Brian Maxwell said. “Allowing those that use our beaches to relieve our local tax payers of the burden of paying to install and maintain amenities is a win for everyone.”
A Seawall parking ad hoc committee helped develop the ballot language and considered parking programs in other coastal communities when setting their recommendations.
The City of Galveston thanks everyone who voted in the May election for their civic participation. For more information about the paid parking program, please contact the City’s Public Information Office at 409-797-3546 or email publicinformationoffice@galvestontx.gov.
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City hosting community town hall for hurricane preparedness June 1
Galveston, TX – May 1, 2019 – Hurricane season is quickly approaching and the City of Galveston wants residents to be prepared! The City of Galveston is hosting a Hurricane Preparedness Town Hall meeting to provide residents and visitors the opportunity to review preparedness practices.
The town meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center, 2222 28th Street Galveston, Texas.
The preparedness fair will be staffed with representatives from the National Weather Service, CenterPoint Energy, Galveston County’s Office of Emergency Management, the Galveston Fire Department, the City of Galveston Office of Emergency Management and many other preparedness and recovery experts. The fair will also have numerous vendors that specialize in helping families, pets, and senior citizens prepare their homes for hurricane season.
Do you need evacuation assistance? We encourage you to register with the State of Texas!
Residents who need evacuation assistance because of medical or other access needs, including anyone who registered in years past with the previous need-a-ride system, should register as soon as possible with the State of Texas by calling 2-1-1 on any landline or mobile device. Registration is also available online at https://STEAR.dps.texas.gov and in person at the annual preparedness fair. The registry does not guarantee assistance and individuals need to have a personal emergency plan in place.
Make sure the City can reach you during an emergency
Residents are strongly encouraged to sign up for the City’s FREE emergency notification system “One Call” by visiting www.galvestontx.gov/onecall. This system is designed to provide important alerts to citizens and will be tested prior to the start of hurricane season.
For more information, please contact the Office of Emergency Management at (409) 765-3710.
Texas A&M’s Héctor Rivera Receives Congressional Award
The 2019 Education Champion Award was presented during ceremonies May 4 in Dallas in recognition of Rivera’s contributions and programs for youth. Read on Texas A&M Today
By Keith Randall, Texas A&M University Division of Marketing & Communications
COLLEGE STATION, May 6, 2019 – Honored for his contributions to teaching, public service, and guiding students to achieve excellence, Texas A&M University’s Dr. Héctor Rivera received the Congressional Award’s 2019 Education Champion Award during ceremonies Saturday (May 4) in Dallas.
Rivera, associate professor of educational psychology in the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M, was presented the award at the Dallas Museum of Arts.
The Congressional Award is the U.S. Congress’ only charity and is the highest honor bestowed upon
Mayor Turner to present the Fiscal Year 2020 proposed budget
WHAT:
Mayor Sylvester Turner will present the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020, which begins July 1, 2019 and ends June 30, 2020.
WHEN:
11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
WHERE:
Houston City Hall Legacy Room
901 Bagby
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The forward-looking proposed budget sets the foundation to meet the essential needs of a thriving city without excess or waste.
Mayor Sylvester Turner will present the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020, which begins July 1, 2019 and ends June 30, 2020.
WHEN:
11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
WHERE:
Houston City Hall Legacy Room
901 Bagby
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The forward-looking proposed budget sets the foundation to meet the essential needs of a thriving city without excess or waste.
The Office of Business Opportunity joins SBA in celebrating National Small Business Week
HOUSTON - The City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) Director Carlecia D. Wright joins our partners at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in celebrating National Small Business Week (May 5-11).
Since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week (NSBW), which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for small businesses and create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. every year.
Here in Houston, the entrepreneurial spirit is strong and diverse, reflecting the city’s work ethic and multiculturalism. The City of Houston is committed to the success of small businesses, by providing educational courses to business owners, connecting them to opportunities and supporting their growth. The Office of Business Opportunity currently offers several programs to sustain small businesses and is constantly working with our partners to create new ones.
“Every day, OBO employees work to fulfill Mayor Sylvester Turner’s vision of cultivating a competitive and diverse economic environment in the City of Houston by promoting the success of small businesses.” Director Wright said. “Small business investment is key to revitalizing neighborhoods, which improves the quality of life for many Houstonians and takes us one step closer to in making every Houston neighborhood a truly Complete Community.”
OBO Director Carlecia D. Wright will be participating in several NSBW events this week with the SBA and is available for interviews to discuss the impact of small businesses on Houston's economy and City initiatives designed to help them grow.
Mayor Turner reads a proclamation during National Small Business Week 2018.
Since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week (NSBW), which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for small businesses and create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. every year.
Here in Houston, the entrepreneurial spirit is strong and diverse, reflecting the city’s work ethic and multiculturalism. The City of Houston is committed to the success of small businesses, by providing educational courses to business owners, connecting them to opportunities and supporting their growth. The Office of Business Opportunity currently offers several programs to sustain small businesses and is constantly working with our partners to create new ones.
“Every day, OBO employees work to fulfill Mayor Sylvester Turner’s vision of cultivating a competitive and diverse economic environment in the City of Houston by promoting the success of small businesses.” Director Wright said. “Small business investment is key to revitalizing neighborhoods, which improves the quality of life for many Houstonians and takes us one step closer to in making every Houston neighborhood a truly Complete Community.”
OBO Director Carlecia D. Wright will be participating in several NSBW events this week with the SBA and is available for interviews to discuss the impact of small businesses on Houston's economy and City initiatives designed to help them grow.
Mayor Turner reads a proclamation during National Small Business Week 2018.
EISEHNHOWER STUDENTS WIN BUS SHELTER DESIGN CONTEST
WINNING BUS SHELTER CONCEPT TO BE BUILT IN ALDINE ISD SCHOOL DISTRICT
Eisenhower High School students celebrate a victory in the Aldine ISD bus shelter design competition.
Eisenhower High School's design team will see its METRO bus shelter idea move from concept to construction. The team beat out eight other teams in a district-wide bus shelter design contest that enhances the school's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Program. The competition started with 50 teams from across the district before narrowing to eight finalists. Last month, each team presented a 3-D printed model of their design along with a short presentation explaining their prototype to METRO staff.
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"All of the teams articulated their concepts very well and followed the guidelines we gave them, and it was difficult picking just one winner," said Roberto Treviño, executive vice president of planning, engineering, and construction. "We could tell all the teams worked hard on their project and presentation."
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The groups were judged on their presentation skills, creativity, design concept, budget, 3-D printed model sample, and team work. The winning design was a sleek, curved structure that provided more seating and a solar panel which powered lighting.
METRO's President and CEO Tom Lambert announced the winners of the contest at Aldine's Day of Design this past weekend. Lambert said he was thoroughly impressed with the students' designs.
Left to Right: Michael Martinez, Roberto Trevino, Todd Lindeman, Eliezer Guillen, Sergio Garcia, Hector Baltazar, Remelia Arpino, Tom Lambert
“We intend to build the shelter designed by the winning team in the Aldine ISD area and incorporate elements of each of the bus shelter concepts presented,” said Lambert. "The best part will be involving the students in the construction process."
PROPERTY OWNERS SHOULD PREPARE FOR LOWER LAKE LEVELS
6-day precipitation forecast: 7” across the Houston Metro Area
Lake Houston is lowered if the National Weather Service predicts greater than 3 inches of rain within a 48-hour period. To monitor Lake Houston and the forecasted rain, visit: http://bit.ly/lakehoustondata
Property owners should secure property along the shoreline.
ABOUT HOUSTON PUBLIC WORKS
Houston Public Works (www.HoustonPublicWorks.org) is the largest and most diverse public works organization in the country, responsible for creating a strong foundation for Houston to thrive. Houston Public Works is responsible for streets and drainage, production and distribution of water, collection, and treatment of wastewater, and permitting and regulation of public and private construction covering a 627-square mile service area. Houston Public Works is accredited by the American Public Works Association.
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