TS Beta Update - September 22

Some areas in Clear Lake Shores continue to see street flooding due to rain and high tides from TS Beta. Please, use caution when traveling around the island and avoid any areas with standing water. 

Here is a list of high water streets. Please no...

CLS Experiencing Street Flooding

The following areas in Clear Lake Shores are experiencing street flooding:

• Tindel Rd
• Aspen Rd
• Pine, Oak and Narcissus near South Shore (minor flooding)
• All streets east of Pine at North Shore (impassable)

City Hall will be closed until further notice. If you n...

City of Clear Lake Shores Prepares for TS Beta

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Sunday, September 20, 2020 - According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Beta continues to move toward a landfall in southeast Texas by early Tuesday morning. A Storm Surge Warning and Tropical Storm Warning are in e...

City of Clear Lake Shores is Monitoring Tropical Storm Beta

The City of Clear Lake Shores is monitoring Tropical Storm Beta. The expected slow motion of Beta has the potential to produce a long duration rainfall event along the western Gulf Coast. The potentially prolonged period of rainfall could cause flash, urb...

Governor Greg Abbott Expands Capacity for Certain Services in Texas

On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order allowing some businesses to increase their capacity beginning September 21, 2020.

Retail establishments, restaurants, office buildings, gyms, museums and libraries may operate ...

General Election - November 3, 2020

The next General Election will be held on November 3, 2020. On this day, our voters will elect three council members for the City of Clear Lake Shores. Election day voting will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1006 South Shore Drive, Clea...

Clear Lake Shores Joins CCISD Access for All Initiative to Support Families With No Internet Service

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - The Clear Lake Shores Economic Development Corporation approved the expenditure of $2,365 to support the acquisition of 43 hotspots for Stewart Elementary students who do not have access to i...

August 27 Update: Evacuation Order Lifted

While we are grateful that Hurricane Laura had minimal impacts to the city of Clear Lake Shores, we are deeply saddened by the devastation that Laura brought to our neighbors in Louisiana. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time....

Mayor Otten signs Declaration of a Local State of Disaster in response to Hurricane Laura

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Wednesday, August 26, 2020 -Mayor Otten today signed a Declaration of a Local State of Disaster in response to possible impacts from Hurricane Laura.  To read disaster declaration, please visit: https://www.clearlakeshores...

Emergency Services During Mandatory Evacuation

Mayor Otten issued a mandatory evacuation order to ensure the safety of our residents. 

Residents who choose to ignore the mandatory evacuation order, should be prepared to be self-sufficient after the storm. Electricity, water and phone service c...

AUGUST 25 - A Message from our EMC

CLS Residents,

City offices will be closing at 4:00 p.m. today to allow employees the opportunity to get ready for the approaching storm and take appropriate action.  Offices are anticipated to remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday and will be e...

Mayor Otten issues Mandatory Evacuation in Response to Hurricane Laura

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - Mayor Otten has issued a mandatory evacuation in anticipation of storm surge, heavy rains, and strong winds that would impact our low-lying areas. Mandatory evacuations will be ongoing throughout the day ...

City Prepares for Tropical Storms Marco and Laura

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Monday, August 24, 2020 - Tropical Storm Laura is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico intensifying into a hurricane. Strong winds and storm surge are possible for coastal areas of southeast Texas as early as Wednesday morning.

The ...

A message from Mayor Kurt

Hurricane Marco is now less of a concern for CLS based on the latest projections. Forecasters expect Marco to make landfall in Louisiana tomorrow afternoon as a Cat 1 hurricane. 

Tropical Storm Laura is of more concern to CLS with the latest proje...

City encourages residents to obtain CLS vehicle sticker

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Sunday, August 23, 2020 - Tropical Storm Laura is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico early this week, intensifying into a hurricane.

The City of Clear Lake Shores wants to encourage citizens to obtain their CLS vehicle st...

Governor Greg Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration in the Wake of Hurricane Marco and TS Laura

Governor Greg Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration in the Wake of Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura.

Please visit https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-greg-abbott-issues-disaster-declaration-in-the-wake-of-hurricane-marco-and-tropical-st...

Press Release - Clear Lake Shores Police Department

Clear Lake Shores, TX - Wednesday, August 19, 2020 - On Tuesday, August 18th, at approximately 5:36 pm, the Clear Lake Shores PD responded to the 100 block of Tindel, in Clear Lake Shores, regarding a possible suicide attempt.

Officers arrived to find a 3...

Town Hall meeting with Chief Tracy Keele - Today, 6:00 p.m. at the Club House

Chief Keele will host a town hall meeting today at 6:00 p.m. to discuss public safety.  This will be an opportunity to share questions, suggestions and community concerns. To help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community, the town hall meet...

Press Release - Clear Lake Shores Police Department

Update: Lazy Bend Bridge Reconstruction Project

This week, Galveston County and Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District 12 began the Lazy Bend bridge reconstruction project on W 6th St., between Harbor Lane and Lazy Lane in Lazy Bend. The project will replace and improve the vehicular a...

Clear Lake Shores under Tropical Storm Watch

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect along the Texas coastline from Port Mansfield to High Island. Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area by Friday night. Interests elsewhere along the Texas and Louisiana coast should monitor the prog...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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