Last week, Commissioner Court officially cut the ribbon on the new Galveston County Mental Health Wellness Center, marking a major step forward in expanding access to mental health care in our community. The construction of this important facility was funded by Galveston County, and operations will be managed by the Gulf Coast Center with support from the Texas Legislature. This partnership represents a strong commitment to improving mental health services and ensuring that help is available to

Stay safe while enjoying the beautiful beaches Galveston County has to offer this Memorial Day Weekend by understanding the signs and dangers of rip currents. If caught in a Rip Current: 1) RAISE your hands and call for help 2) RIDE the tide by floating with the current 3) SWIM to the side, parallel to the shore to escape RAISE, RIDE, SWIM TO THE SIDE. For more safety information, visit GCOEM.org | Galveston County, Texas

101K views · 828 reactions | Galveston County’s location on the Gulf Coast is one of our greatest assets, but also makes us vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical storms. Now is the time to prepare for some of the most dangerous consequences of a hurricane. Get a kit. Make a plan. Stay informed. | Galveston County, Texas | Facebook

1.1K views | Let’s go to the Galveston County History Round-Up! Join us on Saturday, November 8th from 10am to 1 pm and digitize your memories! Museum and archive experts will be at the Texas City Museum to provide info about digitizing and caring for your items. FREE event but you must register at the link provided. Let’s round-up some history! | League City Historical Society | Facebook

The Galveston County Road and Bridge Department has many responsibilities. In addition to maintaining more than 330 miles of roadway and adjacent drainage, they also manage the Moses Lake Flood Gate, the Texas City - La Marque Hurricane Levee, and the Highland Bayou Diversion Channel. If you have a question about a county road or would like more information, you can reach the Galveston County Road and Bridge Department at 281-534-4152. | Galveston County, Texas

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