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Beach Patrol Hurricane Plan 2026

Dr. Hal Needham is scheduled to recap the 2026 tropical weather season and what it meant for Galveston's shoreline. This sets the context for beach maintenance priorities going into the next year.

20 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 5, 2026

CriticalPublic Safety

Homelessness Outreach Partnership and Enforcement (HOPE) Initiative

The Police Department introduced the HOPE program, a dedicated team of officers focused on proactive homeless outreach, service connections, and addressing public encampments.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 22, 2026

CriticalPublic Safety

Beach Patrol Operational Oversight

The committee reviewed updates on the Beach Patrol Headquarters and detailed incident statistics across Galveston beaches to ensure public safety operations run smoothly.

22 mentionsLast discussed Aug 13, 2026