Galveston beaches will be closed this Fourth of July weekend

This story excerpt is courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Click here for KHOU's full story. GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston city officials are doing their part in order to eliminate large beach gatherings this Fourth of July weekend. Access to Galveston beaches will be closed and parking along Seawall Boulevard will not be allowed. Exercising will be the only allowed activity on the seawall. The closure begins at 5 a.m. Friday, July 3, and will be lifted July 6 at 12:01 a.m. Mayor Jim Yarbrough…