Galveston County Health District announces 14 additional positive COVID-19 cases in Galveston County

The Galveston County Health District today announced 14 additional positive COVID-19 cases in Galveston County residents. This brings the county’s case total to 106.

To date, 1,156 Galveston County residents have been tested. This number does not...

Small businesses impacted by COVID-19 can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program

The Paycheck Protection Program is designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on payroll by providing each small business a loan up to $10 million for payroll and certain other expenses. 

Where can I apply fo...

Galveston County Health District announces 22 additional positive COVID-19 cases

Galveston County Health District today announced 22 additional positive COVID-19 cases in Galveston County residents. This brings the county’s case total to 92. To date, 1,063 Galveston County residents have been tested. This number does not inc...

EDC approves program to support local businesses impacted by COVID-19

Clear Lake Shores, TX – Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation and City Council approved today an Emergency Business Retention Program in response to the Declaration of a Local State of Disaster by the...

City Hall closed for walk-in business until further notice

In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community, the City of Clear Lake Shores is monitoring the impact of COVID-19 and currently following guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Galveston County Health District and other...

Galveston County issues stay-at-home order to reduce spread of COVID-19

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Tuesday, March 23, 2020 - Galveston County Judge Mark Henry issued today a stay-at-home order to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community. The order, signed by Clear Lake Shores Mayor Kurt Otten, will be effective 11:59 ...

Galveston County Health District announces five additional positive COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 Update: March 23, 11 a.m.

Galveston County Health District announced five additional positive COVID-19 cases in Galveston County residents. This brings the county’s case total to 17. For more information, visit gchd.org/coronavirus

WHAT C...

CLS closures and cancellations

In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community, the City of Clear Lake Shores is monitoring the impact of COVID-19 and currently following guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Galveston County Health District and other...

Bars and restaurants to close per Governor’s executive order

Clear Lake Shores, TX – Friday, March 20, 2020 - On Thursday, March 19, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott  issued four executive orders to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) across the state. 

The following executive orders apply to...

SCAM ALERT: SOLICITORS IN NEIGHBORHOODS TESTING FOR COVID-19

The City of Clear Lake Shores has not authorized any company to go door-to-door offering to do home screening or testing for coronavirus-19.

If you receive this type of solicitor, do not allow the person in your home and immediately call the Clear Lake Sho...

A message from Chief Tracy Keele

The safety of our citizens and visitors has always been one of the key functions in our duties as law enforcement officers. As we are partners in our community, our role is vital to serving those in need. 

We also recognize that the safety and wel...

City of Clear Lake Shores declares Local State of Disaster in response to spread of COVID-19

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Mayor Kurt Otten signed a Declaration of a Local State of Disaster. The declaration activates the City Emergency Management Plan and shall continue for a period of not more ...

COVID-19 Important Information from the City of Clear Lake Shores

On Friday, March 13^th, Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster as there are more than 50 confirmed cases of the virus. Today, The Galveston County Health District confirmed its second presumptive positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in a Ga...

CLS PD and City of CLS working together to prevent the spread of COVID-19

The Galveston County Health District confirmed its first presumptive positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in a Galveston County resident. (Click here to read GCHD press release: https://www.gchd.org/Home/Components/News/News/2411/65)

The City of Clear...

CLS monitoring COVID-19

The City of Clear Lake Shores is monitoring the impact of COVID-19 and currently following guidance from CDC, along with Galveston County Health District and other public health authorities to prevent the spread of Coronavirus disease in our community.

The...

EDC Updates - March 2020

Did you know?

• EDC is sponsoring the acquisition of eight new bike racks around the island as part of their mission to make CLS more bicycle-friendly. Bike racks should be installed this summer.
• EDC approved the acquisition of  trash cans that will ...

CLS PD invites community members to participate in their first Citizens Police Academy

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - Are you interested in an up-close and front-row seat to the operations and logistics of what CLS PD does and how they do it?

The Clear Lake Shores Police Department is currently preparing an eight-week pr...

Clear Lake Shores welcomes Officer John Leggio to the Police Department

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Thursday, March 5, 2020 - On Thursday, March 5, 2020, John Leggio was sworn in by Chief of Police, Tracy Keele, at Clear Lake Shores City Hall.

Officer John Leggio Jr. is a five-year veteran law enforcement officer. Officer Leggio h...

WATERFRONT TRANSFER

Transfer of WF D-089A (3/13/2020)

Bryan & Makenzie Wullner to

Stephen Elizando

Transfer of WF  B-045A (2/18/2020)

Bryan & Diana Hoerner to 

Craig & Michelle Ramsey

Transfer of WF D-100E  & D-100-F (2/20/2020)

James &...

Clear Lake Shores swears in new police officer

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Wednesday, March 4, 2020 - On Monday, March 2, 2020, Jordan Reyes was sworn in by Chief of Police, Tracy Keele, during a short ceremony at Clear Lake Shores City Hall. 

Officer Jordan Reyes is a six-year veteran law enforce...

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Galveston County Health District is working with local, state and federal partners to closely monitor Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), formerly known as 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

There are currently NO confirmed cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19...

2020 CENSUS - An opportunity to shape the future of our community!

2020 CENSUS - An opportunity to shape the future of our community!

In mid-March, homes across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: onli...

2019-2024 Strategic Plan is now online!

The City of Clear Lake Shores recognizes the importance of establishing and documenting the direction of our city. It is necessary to define where we are and where do we want to go to provide a better quality of life for our future generations.

This five-y...

City of Clear Lake Shores Welcomes New Chief of Police, Tracy Keele

Clear Lake Shores, TX – Thursday, February 20, 2020-  On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, City of Clear Lake Shores City Council appointed Tracy “TK” Keele as the new Chief of Police for the City of Clear Lake Shores, rep...

Six candidates running for a council seat on the next General Election

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - On Friday, February 14th, the City of Clear Lake Shores received the applications for a place on the general election ballot. Here is the official list with the six candidates running for a council seat...

Clear Lake Shores invites residents to join the 2020 It’s Time Texas Community Challenge!

What is the IT’S TIME TEXAS Community Challenge?

The It’s Time Texas Community Challenge, presented by H-E-B, is a free 8-week, statewide competition in which Texas communities compete to see which communities can demonstrate the greate...

CLS PD working to provide nuisance coyote control

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Tuesday, January 7, 2020 - This weekend, the Clear Lake Shores Police Department was notified by our residents that the geese that usually reside at Jarboe park were missing. The geese were found safe, however, residents expressed ...

Clear Lake Shores - Emergency contact information

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Monday, January 6, 2020 - An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department or ambulance. In case of an emergency you should always contact 911. If you’re not sure whether t...

May 2020 Election information for the City of Clear Lake Shores

The next General Election will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020. On this day, our voters will elect three council members for the City of Clear Lake Shores. There will also be a Special Election to re-authorize a one-fourth of one percent (1/4%) sales and...

Target and Home Depot to begin store renovation project

Clear Lake Shores, TX - December, 17, 2019 - To improve their facilities and provide better service, Target and Home Depot will undergo a store renovation project beginning January 2020.

Target will begin its $3.5 million remodel process on Sunday...

City of Clear Lake Shores unveils new City Seal

Clear Lake Shores, TX – Friday, December 13, 2019 – The City of Clear Lake Shores unveiled a new City Seal that reflects and strengthens the vision and mission of the City.

The new seal, updated by Mayor Kurt Otten, presents Clear Lake ...

Volunteers Needed

The City is looking for residents to volunteer and serve on the following committee's:

1-Roads and Drainage Member

1- Planning and Zoning Member

1- Economic Development Corporation Director

1- Zoning Board of Adjustments Member

1- Zoning Board of Adjustments A...

Two-Day Notice for Marquee Requests

Effective Immediately City Hall requires a minimum 2 day notice for any request placed on the marque. 

Requests should be emailed to Christy Stroup  or Tiffany Wilson.

Mosquito Control

If you have any questions or concerns about Mosquito Control please contact Galveston County Mosquito Control at 1-800-842-5622 or visit there website.

Public Safety

The Fire and Police Departments work together to keep the residents and visitors of Clear Lake Shores safe and secure.

146 Road Construction

Are you wanting to know what's happening with the road work on 146 click the link below