Jeep Weekend, Galveston County

Galveston County deputies need help for Jeep Weekend — Here’s how you can assist
The Galveston County Sheriff's Office urges homeowners to offer housing for deputies during Jeep Weekend. GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas — The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is asking local homeowners to offer housing for deputies during Jeep Weekend, an annual event taking place May 14-18 on the Bolivar Peninsula.
Deputies ask Galveston County residents to volunteer homes for Jeep Weekend
It's a good thing the Third Amendment doesn't apply to police officers. The Galveston County Sheriff's Office is asking for homeowners to volunteer their homes as a place for deputies to stay ahead of Jeep Weekend–a contentious event that brings hordes of people and chaos to the six-mile stretch of the Bolivar Peninsula.
Galveston Co. deputies ask for free beachfront stay for 'Jeep Weekend'
A new ad is calling for short-term rentals in Bolivar, but it's not for tourists. Deputies are asking for free beachfront stays to beef up law enforcement presence during 'Jeep Weekend.'
Galveston County deputies asking Crystal Beach homeowners for free stay during 'Jeep Weekend'
It's two months away, but the Galveston County Sheriff's Office wants to lock in short-term rentals for a controversial event before they're gone. Although Crystal Beach is full of people taking advantage of the nice weather and the spring break holiday,
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As Jacob Passy of the Wall Street Journal reports, Galveston has become a key port and destination for the whole cruise ...
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Two dozen cold-stunned sea turtles released in Galveston after being cared for by Houston Zoo
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What to do in Galveston over spring break: Restaurants, shops, places to visit
About a seven and a half hour drive south of Norman, Galveston, Texas, offers a variety of things to do on the coast over ...
No major incidents during first weekend of Spring Break in Galveston
The Galveston Island Beach Patrol says there were no major incidents out on the island, despite a couple of water rescues, ...
Spring break in Galveston: New attractions, restaurants, events and more to explore on the island
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UTMB Health Athlete of Week: Galveston O’Connell Boys basketball
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Former Galveston civil rights attorney explores island history in new book
Despite how little has been widely known about Galveston’s slave markets, Griffin found about 20 locations where slaves were ...