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‘We have a plan’: Galveston Co. Judge anticipates ending unauthorized Jeep Weekend on Crystal Beach
Read full article: ‘We have a plan’: Galveston Co. Judge anticipates ending unauthorized Jeep Weekend on Crystal BeachGalveston County Judge Mark Henry is working on a plan to shut down the infamous ‘Jeep Weekend’ on Crystal Beach. The annual event has caused significant disruption for local residents, leading to public safety concerns and property damage. What are your thoughts on shutting down this event? Should the beach be closed during Jeep Weekend?
Should Jeep Weekend in Galveston Co. be canceled due to increased arrests, violence each year?
Read full article: Should Jeep Weekend in Galveston Co. be canceled due to increased arrests, violence each year?A longstanding event in southeast Texas comes around once a year, makes headlines across the area and then slowly is forgotten about until the next year.
Woman kidnapped at Jeep Weekend, sexually assaulted in Humble while being held for ransom money
Read full article: Woman kidnapped at Jeep Weekend, sexually assaulted in Humble while being held for ransom moneyA woman was kidnapped during the annual Go Topless Jeep Weekend in Crystal Beach, raped and then held for ransom, according to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office.
More than 230 arrested, 40 hospitalized during Jeep Weekend in Galveston County
Read full article: More than 230 arrested, 40 hospitalized during Jeep Weekend in Galveston CountyAccording to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, there were a total of 233 arrests and more than 200 charges filed on Saturday.
Man arrested after allegedly hitting Galveston Co. Sheriff’s deputy with vehicle during ‘chaotic’ Jeep Weekend, officials say
Read full article: Man arrested after allegedly hitting Galveston Co. Sheriff’s deputy with vehicle during ‘chaotic’ Jeep Weekend, officials sayA man has been arrested and charged after a Galveston County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured at Galveston’s Jeep Weekend at Crystal Beach Sunday morning, according to Sheriff Henry Trouchesset.
GALLERY: Nearly 150 arrests made in opening of ‘Go Topless’ Jeep Weekend’ on Bolivar Peninsula, officials say
Read full article: GALLERY: Nearly 150 arrests made in opening of ‘Go Topless’ Jeep Weekend’ on Bolivar Peninsula, officials sayThe annual ‘Go Topless Jeep Weekend’ has returned this weekend to Galveston County’s Bolivar Peninsula.
Galveston County’s top doctor views ferry access as possible move to vaccinate more people
Read full article: Galveston County’s top doctor views ferry access as possible move to vaccinate more peopleGalveston – It is considered one of the more interesting proposals in the push to get people shots of the COVID-19 vaccine. Galveston’s top doctor wants to give priority boarding on the Galveston-Bolivar ferry to people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. “We’ll work out a deal with the ferry so that people (who) get vaccinated, get on the ferry first,” said Dr. Philip Keise with the Galveston County Health Authority. Keiser is floating the idea and says they need creative ways like this one to get as many people vaccinated as quickly as possible. Ad“We’ll just go down the line ‘Bam, bam, bam, bam, bam.’ One-shot and done,” said Keiser.“ Have some medical personnel on the ferries so that they can watch those folks as they’re going over.
Nearly 50 people arrested Friday during Jeep Weekend on Bolivar Peninsula
Read full article: Nearly 50 people arrested Friday during Jeep Weekend on Bolivar PeninsulaBOLIVAR PENINSULA, Texas – It’s a big weekend on Bolivar Peninsula: Jeep Weekend. Jeep Weekend has been a decadeslong tradition on the Peninsula. On Friday, 48 people were arrested on the Bolivar Peninsula, according to Galveston County Sheriff Henry Trouchesset. Last year, the Jeep Weekend ended with more than 600 calls for service and 305 people booked into the Galveston County Jail, with 120 of those arrests coming from the Bolivar Peninsula alone, according to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement officials are asking for people to keep their cool if they decide to come out.
This is how county officials say they'll stop next year's Jeep Weekend from getting out of control
Read full article: This is how county officials say they'll stop next year's Jeep Weekend from getting out of controlGALVESTON COUNTY, Texas – An event-filled, hectic weekend on the Bolivar Peninsula has left many residents disgruntled and with unanswered questions. What happened this yearA historic event: The unofficially planned "Go Topless" Jeep Weekend has been a decadeslong tradition on the Peninsula, according to Galveston County officials. About the event: The event brings thousands to the beach. But this year's event ended with more than 600 calls for service and 305 people booked into the Galveston County Jail, with 120 of those arrests coming from Bolivar Peninsula alone, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office. A promise: “Your Galveston County commissioners are on top of the problem and will make sure it runs smoother," Apffel said.