Law Enforcement Increases Presence Ahead of Lone Star Rally With as many as half a million people expected in Galveston for the Lone Star Rally this weekend, local law enforcement agencies are teaming up to keep roads safe and prevent traffic fatalities. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office is deploying 53 deputies as part of a multi-agency task force focused on traffic enforcement on the mainland before vehicles reach the island. The effort includes Texas DPS and police departments from Dickinson, Santa Fe, League City, Kemah, Texas City and La Marque, along with Precinct 2. On the island, the Galveston Police Department will have 168 officers working alongside state troopers, Houston Police Department’s crowd control team and hundreds of additional officers from partnering agencies. Officials say the goal is to maintain a highly visible police presence, enforce traffic laws and prevent crashes and fatalities throughout the rally. Drivers are reminded to look twice for motorcycles, never drink and drive, and make safe transportation arrangements. Anyone needing assistance or a safe ride can contact the Galveston Police Department’s non-emergency line at 409-765-3702.

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