Important Information for Waterfront Leaseholders

Due to COVID-19, inspections normally addressed by the Waterfront Compliance Committee have been delayed. However, the City conducted courtesy inspections to make leaseholders aware of potential issues on the waterfront.  

The City recently mailed...

Governor Abbott Establishes Statewide Face Covering Requirement

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions. The Governor also issued a proclamation gi...

A Message from the Waterfront Committee

CLS Residents,

A big thank you to all the waterfront lease holders who have been doing a stellar job keeping up the mowing and landscaping around the waterfront.  Congratulations on the classy idea for the whiskey barrel planters to stave off the ...

CLS encourages residents to wear a cloth face covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19

Your face covering may protect them, their face covering may protect you.

Cloth face coverings may prevent the person wearing the mask from spreading respiratory droplets when talking, sneezing, or coughing. If everyone wears a cloth face covering when out...

A message from Mayor Kurt - July 2020

CLS Citizens and Business Owners,

As we continue to navigate our response to COVID-19, government officials continue to prioritize your health and safety. Safeguarding our residents and businesses requires us all to assume responsibility for our welfare in...

Join the EDC Board of Directors!

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Tuesday, June 30, 2020 - The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation is looking for one (1) volunteer who wants to help guide the City by serving on the EDC Board of Directors.

EDC is looking for a board member with creat...

CLS Fourth of July Activities!

Unfortunately, some of our Fourth of July events like Jammin on Jarboe have been postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. However, we can still celebrate America while maintaining social distancing.

The golf cart parade, hosted by CLS Civic Club, will begin at ...

Serve your community during Election Day

The City of Clear Lake Shores is looking for three (3) residents who can serve on the Early Voting Ballot Board on Election Day.

In order to serve on Election Day, you must be a registered voter residing in Clear Lake Shores and you must be available on El...

WATERFRONT TRANSFER

Transfer of WF D-100D  (6/29/2020)

Judith Gale Fox  to

J. Barton Lindsey 

Early voting begins today!

On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, the City of Clear Lake Shores will hold a special election to re-authorize a one-fourth of one percent (1/4%) sales and use tax according to Chapter 327.007 of the Texas Tax Code to continue to provide revenue for the maintenanc...

Governor Abbott Takes Executive Action To Contain Spread Of COVID-19

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order limiting certain businesses and services as part of the state’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. This decision comes as the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 and the num...

Clear Lake Shores Special Election - July 14, 2020

The City of Clear Lake Shores will hold a special election on July 14, 2020 to re-authorize a one-fourth of one percent (1/4%) sales and use tax according to Chapter 327.007 of the Texas Tax Code to continue to provide revenue for the maintenance and repa...

Get Involved! Join a Board, Commission or Committee

Do you want to get involved in your local government and serve your community?  The City of Clear Lake Shores is looking for volunteers who want to help guide the City by serving on boards, commissions, and committees.

The city is currently accep...

Peaceful protest will pass through CLS today at 3:00 p.m.

The Clear Lake Shores Police Department has recently been made aware of a planned peaceful protest event scheduled for today at 3:00 P.M. The demonstrators will gather at the Kemah Police Department at 3:00 p.m. where the marching route will pass through ...

Serve your community as a bilingual poll worker

The City of Clear Lake Shores is looking for a Spanish speaking resident who can serve as a bilingual election clerk during early voting and Election Day. Bilingual clerks will aid voters who need assistance with the voting process including translating w...

Governor Abbott Announces Phase III To Open Texas

On Wednesday, June 3rd, Governor Greg Abbott announced the third phase of the State of Texas’ plan to safely open the economy while containing the spread of COVID-19. 

Under Phase III, effective immediately, all businesses in Texas will ...

CLS to Conduct Emergency Notification System TEST on Thursday, June 4th

The City of Clear Lake Shores will be conducting an Emergency Notification System TEST on Thursday, June 4th at 4:00 pm.

If you are registered to our Emergency Notification System CLS CONNECT, you will be receiving a TEST ALERT to the email addres...

Hurricane season is here! Are you ready?

Clear Lake Shores Residents:

We are now in full swing of hurricane season with two named storms making landfall in the U.S.  

As has been customary, in years past have had in-person meetings with the National Weather Service, Galveston County Emerg...

Governor Abbott issues proclamation expanding additional services that can open under Phase II

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation expanding additional services and activities that can open under Phase II of the state’s plan to safely and strategically open. With this proclamation, water parks, recreational sport programs for...

REMINDER: The pool is open to the membership at 25% capacity.

REMINDER: The pool is open to the membership at 25% capacity. This will set the pool user limit to 32 people.

In addition, the new 2020-2021 member gate codes are in use. If you already purchased your membership, please check your email to view your new co...

Target is right on Target!

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Tuesday, May 19, 2020 - After five months of renovation work, Target on Marina Bay is opening their doors to a new and freshly-remodeled store. 

Target’s $3.5 million renovation project will provide better service...

Governor Abbott announces Phase Two To Open Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the second phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase II, restaurants may increase their occupancy to 50% and additio...

CLS Clean Up Weekend, May 15 - 17, 2020

The City of Clear Lake Shores would like to inform our residents that the CLS Clean Up Weekend will be held May 15th - 17th.

The City will provide two dumpsters that will be located at Shell Bottom Park. Among the items expected for discarding are large pi...

Governor Abbott Expands Business Openings In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced some modifications and clarifications to his Executive Order issued on April 27.

In an effort to continue his plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Abbott will allow c...

Pool passes for the 2020-2021 pool season are now available at City Hall

Pool passes for the 2020-2021 pool season are now available at City Hall!  Please visit www.clearlakeshores-tx.gov/clspool to download and fill out the pool membership application form. Pool memberships are valid from May 1, 2020 through April 30...

A message from Mayor Kurt

Hello CLS neighbors and businesses, 

On Monday, April 27, Governor Greg Abbott signed Executive Order GA-18 that allows retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters, malls, museums and libraries to reopen beginning May 1 with a limited occupancy of ...

APRIL 27 UPDATE: Clear Lake Shores resident tests positive for COVID-19

The City of Clear Lake Shores was notified today by the Galveston County Health District that a Clear Lake Shores resident has tested positive for COVID-19. This makes the city’s second positive case of COVID-19.

For confidentiality purposes, the...

Governor Abbott Announces Phase One To Open Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Executive Order GA-18 that explains the first phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Phase one will begin Friday May 1 and conti...

Galveston County releases Recommended Guidelines for Societal Restoration

Galveston County, in coordination with the Local Health Authority, Dr. Phillip Keiser, developed guidelines for businesses and organizations to use as a reference for when the State of Texas allows businesses to reopen. The guidelines encourage each busin...

Mayor Otten and City Council extended Declaration of a Local State of Disaster to May 12

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - On Tuesday, April 21^st, Clear Lake Shores Mayor Kurt Otten and City Council extended the Declaration of a Local State of Disaster to May 12, 2020. After the expiration of the Declaration, the City will c...

Clear Lake Shores swimming pool reopens to the public under strict guidelines

The Clear Lake Shores swimming pool reopened to the public today with strict guidelines to avoid group gathering and community spread among the population.

Pool will be open Tuesday – Sunday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm with the following restrictions...

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Establishing Strike Force To Open Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued three new Executive Orders to begin the process of reopening the state of Texas while revising hospital capacity and certain social distancing guidelines. 

Within the orders, select activities and services that po...

We need your input! EDC in Search of Fiber-Optic Internet Options for Clear Lake Shores

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Thursday, April 16, 2020 - In an effort to enhance the city’s technology infrastructure,  the Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation is investigating options for bringing fiber-optic connectivity to C...

SCAM ALERT: COVID-19 Water testing

Local law enforcement  received a report of individuals soliciting water samples from residents to gain access to their homes and information.

These group of individuals are posing as city, county or state employees, and are attempting to gain acc...

GCHD opens COVID-19 testing to anyone, expands to Galveston

GALVESTON COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT - PRESS RELEASE

Galveston County Health District on Thursday will open its free COVID-19 testing to anyone, regardless of symptoms, and expand its drive-thru testing to Galveston.

Testing will be available in Galveston Thurs...

City of Clear Lake Shores closes swimming pool until further notice

In an effort to control crowds of people gathering and community spread among the population, the City of Clear Lake Shores has closed the swimming pool until further notice and is in the process of taping off park equipment and smaller shelters. &nbs...

The importance of social distancing measures – A message from CLS Police Department

On April 2, 2020, Clear Lake Shores Mayor Kurt Otten and City Council extended the Declaration of a Local State of Disaster to April 30, 2020. The revision was made in response to Governor Abbott’s Executive Order implementing Essential Services...

GCHD to open COVID-19 testing site Thursday

GALVESTON COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT PRESS RELEASE:

GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas – Galveston County Health District on Thursday, April 9 will open its first free COVID-19 drive-thru testing site for high-risk people who meet specific screening criteria.

Th...

City of Clear Lake Shores resident tests positive for COVID-19

Clear Lake Shores, TX – Tuesday, April 7, 2020 - The City of Clear Lake Shores was notified today by the Galveston County Health District that one Clear Lake Shores resident has tested positive for COVID-19. This makes the city’s first...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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