Hundreds of law officers headed to Bolivar Peninsula for Jeep Weekend

Galveston deputies ask homeowners to donate beach rentals to use during Memorial Day weekend

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Galveston beaches are reopening and Bolivar Peninsula is making changes this year to try and curb crime during major upcoming beach events. READ: Galveston Beaches Open May 16-18 Galveston County Commissioners voted on Monday to accept the donation of private homes to house deputies during Memorial Day Weekend. According to the sheriff's office, this change will allow deputies to keep a better eye on crowds and respond to emerge…

Hundreds of law officers headed to Bolivar Peninsula for Jeep Weekend

The officers will be enforcing a new set of rules — including a tightly woven traffic plan and sweeping bans on stopping, standing or parking along about 6 miles of beach — meant to tame an event that has spawned…

‘Jeep Weekend’ beach restrictions for 2025 approved by Galveston County commissioners

The loosely organized, annual gathering is slated for this weekend on Bolivar Peninsula. As part of the new rules, those without a permit will only be able to drive within the designated event zone, which will have a single access point and a single exit point. Traffic in the event zone will be limited to one direction and speeds of 15 mph.

New rules in place to help control Jeep Weekend on Bolivar Peninsula

Law enforcement officials announced new rules in place for the 2025 Jeep Weekend.

Jeep weekend crackdown; Galveston County sheriff lays out new rules for rowdy event

The Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen lays out some new ground rules in a social media video for the Bolivar Peninsula's annual Jeep Weekend event.

GALVESTON – From 16 to 19 May, the Bolivarian Peninsula will again receive thousands of people for the Jeep Weekend, an event that in previous years has been marked by riots, arrests and even deaths. Faced with the problematic history, the Galveston County Sheriff, Jimmy Fullen, announced new restrictions to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. In a video posted on social networks, Fullen detailed the rules that will be in force during t…