Huntington at Kemah Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Recap

Huntington at Kemah Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Mayor Joiner and members of City Council were pleased to join the Texas General Land Office on Thursday to participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of Huntington at Kemah. This afforda...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 08.02.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

FULL CLOSURES:

1. Repsdorph and E. Meyer in Seabrook will be fully closed to east and west traffic at the intersection of SH146 from 9:00 PM Monday 8/8/22 through 5:00 AM Tuesday 8/9/22.  Thi...

The Third Annual Bayou Scramble Charity Golf Tournament

Third Annual Bayou Scramble Charity Golf Tournament

The Third Annual Bayou Scramble Charity Golf Tournament will be held at Bay Forest Golf Club on October 3, 2022. It will be a shotgun start, registration and Lunch at 12:00, golf to begin at 1:00. Dinner ...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 07.28.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

1. The outside (right) southbound lane on SH 146 will be closed from 10^th Street Exit in Seabrook to 6^th Street in Kemah from 2:00 AM to 3:00 PM on 7/29/22. This clos...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 07.27.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

1. The outside (right) southbound lane on SH 146 will be closed from 10^th Street Exit in Seabrook to 6^th Street in Kemah from 2:00 AM to 3:00 PM on 7/27/22. This closure is&...

Texas Travel Industry Recovery Program

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Severe Weather Monitoring 07.18.22 9:30 AM

The City of Kemah Emergency Management continues to monitor the possible weather developments making their way towards our region. As we continue to track these developments, now is a good time to review your significant weather event preparedness plans.

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HOT Fund Application Update

HOT Fund Application Update

The 2022-2023 HOT Fund Application is now available on our website. Deadline to apply is August 19th! Click here to be directed to our website for more details. 

Severe Weather Monitoring 07.14.22 10:00 AM

The City of Kemah Emergency Management continues to monitor the possible weather developments making their way towards our region. As we continue to track these developments, now is a good time to review your significant weather event preparedness plans.

I...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 07.14.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

The outside (right) southbound lane on SH 146 will be closed from 10^th Street Exit in Seabrook to 6^th Street in Kemah from 2:00AM to 5:00PM on 7/14/22. This closure is needed...

Municipal Court Closed

Municipal Court Closed

Please be advised that due to illness, the Kemah Municipal Court will be closed for the remainder of the week. We anticipate re-opening on Monday, July 18th. Please be aware that fines can still be paid online through our website or,...

Kemah Independence Day Parade | Recap

Kemah Independence Day Parade Recap

Peace, Love, & Independence

Below you will find a few photos highlighting the memorable moments we all shared:

Severe Weather Monitoring 06.30.22 12:30 PM

The City of Kemah Emergency Management continues to monitor the possible weather developments making their way towards our region. As we continue to track these developments, now is a good time to review your significant weather event preparedness plans.

I...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 06.23.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

1. The outside (right) southbound lane on SH 146 will be closed from 10^th Street Exit in Seabrook to 6^th Street in Kemah from 2:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily on 6/24/22. This closure ...

Spotlight on Kemah 06.22.22

Spotlight on Kemah

City of Kemah's, Councilman and President of the Community Development Corporation, Isaac Saldaña, was recently interviewed by the Houston Chronicle to go over the progress and plans being made for our 57 Acre Park. Please see the conten...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 06.16.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

CSJ 0389-05-116 Bel Rd:

The road project contractor will be closing Bel Rd. at SH 146 beginning on Monday, June 20, 2022; we plan to reopen on July 1, 2022.

These closures are subject to change...

Kemah 4th of July Traffic Safety Management Plan

Kemah 4th of July Traffic Safety Management Plan 

Happy Fourth of July from the City of Kemah!  Please review our Special Event Traffic Safety Management Plan for important information to assist you during your celebratory visit to our ci...

Kemah Independence Day Parade

Kemah Independence Day Parade

Kemah’s Independence Day Parade - "Peace, Love, & Independence"

Monday, July 4th! 

Join us at 9 A.M. in the City Parking lot (between 6th & 7th Streets in the Lighthouse District). 

All who wou...

City Hall & Municipal Court Closing Early

City Hall & Municipal Court Closing Early

Please be advised that our City Hall and Municipal Court has closed early (4:45 P.M.) due to technical difficulties. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience and understanding.

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 06.02.22 - Update

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

1. We will have alternating lane closures from FM 2094 to SH 96 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM as needed from June 3, 2022, to August 31, 2022, excluding weekends and holidays.  These closures...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 05.26.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

1. The outside (right) southbound lane on SH 146 will be closed from FM518 to Bel Road in Kemah from 2:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily on 5/27/22. This closure is needed to support brid...

Severe Weather Monitoring 05.24.22 12:30 PM

The City of Kemah Emergency Management continues to monitor the possible weather developments making their way towards our region. As we continue to track these developments, now is a good time to review your significant weather event preparedness plans.

I...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 05.24.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

1. The outside (right) southbound lane on SH 146 will be closed from 500 FT north of FM 518 to 500 FT north of Bel Road from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily on 5/24/22. This...

Certificates of Election, Complete Statement of Officer, and Administering Oaths of Office

Certificates of Election, Complete Statement of Officer, and Administering Oaths of Office

During our regularly scheduled Council Meeting, our City Secretary, Chandra Jobb issued Certificates of Election, had the elected Council Members Complete the Statem...

CRAWFEST KEMAH 2022

CRAWFEST KEMAH 2022

DATE: May 20 - 22 2022

TIME: 12:00pm (noon) - 9:00pm

ADDRESS: 604 Bradford Ave, Kemah, TX 77565

Details:

Enjoy a weekend indulging in the best crawfish in the Houston Bay Area, at Kemah Lighthouse District May 20-22, 2022. After yo...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 05.18.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

1. The outside (right) westbound lane on FM 518 will be closed from SH 146 to 500 FT west from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily on 5/18/22. This closure is needed to support paving ope...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 05.18.22 - 2

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

1. FM518 will be fully closed (both directions) just west of SH146 in Kemah from 5:00 am Thursday 5/19/22 through 5:00 am Friday 5/20/22.  This closure supports bridge...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 05.16.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

FULL CLOSURES CANCELLED:

 

1. Bel Road will be fully closed (both directions) just west of SH146 in Kemah from 5:00 am Tuesday, 5/17/22, through 5:00 am Sunday, 5/22/22.  This closure ...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 05.09.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

 

1. The outside (right) southbound lane on SH 146 will be closed from 500 FT north of FM 518 to 500 FT south in Kemah from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily on 5/10/22. This cl...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 05.06.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

  

1. The outside (right) southbound lane on SH 146 will be closed from 500 FT north of FM518 to 500 FT south in Kemah from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily on 5/9/22. ...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 05.05.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

FULL CLOSURES:

1. NASA 1 and Main Street in Seabrook will be fully closed to east and west traffic at the intersection of SH146 from 9:00 pm Thursday 5/12/22 and ending 5:00 am Friday 5/13/2...

Hurricane Season Countdown Press Event

2022 Hurricane Preparedness Campaign Press Event

This morning, May 4th, at 11:00 A.M., Galveston County Judge Mark Henry, Mayor Carl Joiner, City Council, City Staff, and Lee Vela, with Clear Channel Outdoor, met at Kemah City Hall in a collaborative effor...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 05.02.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

1. The outside (right) southbound lane on SH 146 will be closed from FM 2094 to FM 518 in Kemah from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily on 5/2/22 through 5/6/22. These closures...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 04.26.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

1. The outside (right) southbound lane on SH 146 will be closed from FM 2094 to FM518 in Kemah from 2:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily on 4/28/22. This closure is needed to sup...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures Update 04.26.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

FULL CLOSURES:The contractor will close FM 518 next week instead of Bel Rd.

1. FM518 will be fully closed (in both directions) just west of SH146 from 5:00 am Monday 5/2/22 through 5:00 am Fr...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 04.25.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

1. The outside (right) southbound lane on SH 146 will be closed from FM 2094 to FM518 in Kemah from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily on 4/23/22. This closure is needed to sup...

CINCO de MAMA

CINCO de MAMA

With Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day being just days apart, we thought what a great celebration combination! 

Patrons will receive a "passport" with the participating business names and addresses. Patrons visit the businesses...

City Parking - ParkMobile Update 04.14.22

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Kemah Easter Eggstravaganza | Cops & Crawfish | Recap

Kemah Easter Eggstravaganza & Cops & Crawfish Recap

THANK YOU to all the volunteers and participants at the Kemah Easter Eggstravaganza held April 9th. 

Special thanks to the Kemah Fire Department and Kemah Police Department for attending &...

SH-146 Construction Update 04.06.22 09:30 PM

The City of Kemah continues to monitor the SH-146 Highway Expansion Project developments and their impacts on city operations, visitors, and the citizens of Kemah. As we continue to track these developments, now is a good time to prepare alternative trave...

Stewart Elementary Mayor and Council for the Day

Stewart Elementary Mayor and Council for the Day

The City of Kemah was humbly chosen to host the Stewart Elementary Mayor and Council for the Day program. It was an honor and pleasure to provide our young citizens with the opportunity to present their mock...

Checkout Kemah's New Police Website 03.23.22

Please click on the image below for more details!

Severe Weather Monitoring 03.21.22 1:30 PM

The City of Kemah Emergency Management continues to monitor the possible weather developments making their way towards our region. As we continue to track these developments, now is a good time to review your significant weather event preparedness plans.

I...

Severe Weather Monitoring 03.21.22 12:30 PM

The City of Kemah Emergency Management continues to monitor the possible weather developments making their way towards our region. As we continue to track these developments, now is a good time to review your significant weather event preparedness plans.

I...

Severe Weather Monitoring 03.11.22 6:00 PM

The City of Kemah Emergency Management continues to monitor the possible weather developments making their way towards our region. As we continue to track these developments, now is a good time to review your significant weather event preparedness plans.

I...

City Parking - ParkMobile 03.10.22

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Bark of the Irish Pet Pawrade | Costume Contest | Saturday, March 19, 2022

BARK OF THE IRISH PET PAWRADE & COSTUME CONTEST

SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2022 10:00 A.M.

Line up begins at 9:30 A.M. at the former Kemah Visitor's Center, 604 Bradford Ave. Costume contest following the parade. 

Decorated doggie strollers an...

Bark of the Irish Pet Pawrade | Costume Contest | Saturday, March 19, 2022 Recap

BARK OF THE IRISH PET PAWRADE & COSTUME CONTEST RECAP

The inaugural Bark of the Irish Pet Pawrade was a success!

Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen:

Event Committee volunteers

Chief Jones, Lt. Meek, and the entire Kemah Police Department

Kemah...

Congratulations! – Kemah Police Field Training Course Completion

Congratulations! – Kemah Police Field Training Course Completion

The Kemah Police Department has conferred upon the officers name appended below, a certificate of graduation from the Kemah Police Department's Field Training Officer (F.T.O.) program. with a...

Kemah Easter Eggstravaganza | Cops & Crawfish | Saturday, April 9, 2022

Kemah Easter Eggstravaganza & Cops & Crawfish

SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2022 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. & 11:00 - 2:00 P.M.

Egg Hunt - Games - Easter Bunny - Face Painting

Join us after the eggstravaganza for KCPAAA Cops & Crawfish at the Kemah Community Ce...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 02.28.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

1. The outside (right) southbound lane on SH 146 will be closed from south of FM 2094 to FM 518 6:00AM to 6:00PM on 2/26/22. These closures are needed to support brid...

Kemah Arbor Day Recap

Kemah Arbor Day Recap

Kemah co-hosted an Arbor Day on Saturday, February 26th at 9 A.M.  Trees for Houston were present to talk about why trees are important, demonstrated the proper way to plant a tree, and passed out free tree seedlings to atten...

KCDC Board Member Opening

The purpose of the corporation is to encourage the retention of business enterprises within the City of Kemah and the promotion and development of new and expanded business enterprises in the City in order to promote and encourage economic growth of the C...

Severe Weather Monitoring 02.23.22 12:30 PM

The City of Kemah Emergency Management continues to monitor the possible weather developments making their way towards our region. As we continue to track these developments, now is a good time to review your significant weather event preparedness plans.

I...

Welcome to Kemah: Pho Boardwalk

New Restaurant in Kemah

The City of Kemah would like to both welcome and celebrate a new up and coming restaurant Pho Boardwalk. Our very own Council Member, Isaac Saldaña, had the opportunity to stop by this location and experience what they ha...

Kemah Arbor Day

Kemah Arbor Day

Kemah is co-hosting an Arbor Day on Sunday, February 26th at 9 A.M.  Trees for Houston will be present to talk about why trees are important, demonstrate the proper way to plant a tree, and pass out free tree seedlings to attendees...

Weather Monitoring 02.16.22 2:30 PM

The City of Kemah Emergency Management continues to monitor the possible weather developments making their way towards our region. As we continue to track these developments, now is a good time to review your significant weather event preparedness plans.

I...

KCDC Beautification Committee Award

KCDC Beautification Committee Award

Last night at KCDC's regularly scheduled meeting, Daniel Conrad was provided a plaque celebrating his explementary dedication and service to our city. Below is a group photo of Daniel Conrad and the Kemah Community Devel...

Krewes Into Kemah Mardi Gras Parade Recap

Krewes Into Kemah Mardi Gras Parade Recap

Below you will find a few photos highlighting the memorable moments we all shared:

Thanks for coming by and celebrating this free, fun, family-friendly event with us!

Additional Information

Krewes Into Kemah Mardi Gra...

Severe Weather Monitoring 02.04.22 11:30 AM

The City of Kemah Emergency Management continues to monitor the possible weather developments making their way towards our region. As we continue to track these developments, now is a good time to review your significant weather event preparedness plans.

I...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 02.04.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

1. There will be alternating lane closures on northbound and southbound lanes SH 146 from NASA 1 to 6^th Street in Kemah 9:00AM to 3:00PM daily on 2/4/2022. These closures are n...

Severe Weather Monitoring 02.01.22 12:30 PM

The City of Kemah Emergency Management continues to monitor the possible weather developments making their way towards our region. As we continue to track these developments, now is a good time to review your significant weather event preparedness plans.

I...

Severe Weather Monitoring 02.03.22 1:30 PM

The City of Kemah Emergency Management continues to monitor the possible weather developments making their way towards our region. As we continue to track these developments, now is a good time to review your significant weather event preparedness plans.

I...

Civilian Ride Along Program

Civilian Ride Along Program

Citizen Observer Instructions and Rules

The Kemah Police Department welcomes you to ride, as an observer, with one of our officers. As a professional law enforcement organization, we constantly strive to improve the level of serv...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 01.25.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

1. There will be alternating lane closures on northbound SH 146 from 6th Street in Kemah to NASA 1 9:00AM to 3:00PM daily from 1/26/2022 through 1/27/2022. These closures are needed to...

SH146 Expansion - New Lane Closures 01.24.22

New lane closures for the SH146 project:

LANE CLOSURES:

1. The outside (right) southbound lane on SH146 will be closed between FM518 and Bel Road  9:00AM to 3:00PM daily from 1/24/2022 through 1/25/2022. These closures are needed t...

Chief Jones' 90-180 Day Transition Plan Update – The Stop, Walk, Talk, Listen, and Learn Tour!

Chief Jones' 90-180 Day Transition Plan Update – The Stop, Walk, Talk, Listen, and Learn Tour!

As Chief of Police, I humbly submit my UPDATE on my 90-180 Day Transition Plan for your inspection and evaluation.

A substantive advantage of u...

Free COVID-19 Testing on Texas Avenue

Free COVID-19 Testing

We are thrilled to announce that COVID-19 testing is available, free of charge to the public, on 500 Texas Avenue. We ask that you utilize this opportunity at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Road Closure - Daniel Dror Avenue Construction Project 01.14.22 11:30 AM

Beginning Tuesday, January 18, 2022, Hanson Road, between FM2094 and Dror Lane, will be closed to vehicle traffic. 

• Hanson Road is expected to remain closed for approximately three weeks to allow contractors to do the tie-in work. 
• Hanson ...

Severe Weather Monitoring 01.14.22 2:30 AM

The City of Kemah Emergency Management continues to monitor the possible weather developments making their way towards our region. As we continue to track these developments, now is a good time to review your significant weather event preparedness plans.

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City Parking Lot Striping Update 01.14.22 11:30 AM

The City of Kemah has rescheduled the striping renovations for the city parking lot between 6th Street & 7th Street at Bradford Avenue. The project’s scheduled start date is now set for Tuesday, January 18, 2022. It will begin at 8 A.M. and ...

City Parking Lot Striping Update 01.14.22 2:30 AM

The City of Kemah has scheduled striping renovations for the city parking lot between 6th Street & 7th Street at Bradford Avenue. The project’s scheduled start date is set for Friday, January 21, 2022. It will begin at 8 A.M. and is projecte...

Event Committee 01.11.22 3:30 PM

The City of Kemah Event Committee is meeting to plan upcoming City events!

Event Committee

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Severe Weather Monitoring 01.07.22 6:00 PM

The City of Kemah Emergency Management continues to monitor the possible weather developments making their way towards our region. As we continue to track these developments, now is a good time to review your significant weather event preparedness plans.

I...

Golf Cart Spillway Closed

Please be advised that the Golf Cart Spillway in Kemah Oaks is currently closed while construction is being performed. An ETA has not been provided by the crews onsite at this time. 

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