League City and Galveston County partnered to keep the senior meals program at Hometown Heroes Park running after a grant was cut.

Mayor Nick Long announced the collaboration on X on Monday, Sept. 28, saying city staff worked with the county to prevent any break in service for seniors who depend on the program.

"Our team at the City worked closely with Galveston County to ensure there is no interruption in service while we work to identify a long-term funding source," Long said.

Long did not name the grant that was cut or specify a dollar amount. He also did not detail what form the county's support takes, whether financial, administrative or both.

A permanent fix is still in the works. Long described the arrangement as interim while the city searches for ongoing funding. He added that during his time on council he has pushed to make seniors a priority, pointing to League City's senior homestead exemption, which he called the highest in Texas. No other public record in the research packet confirms that claim.

County action on Meals on Wheels

Galveston County Commissioners Court voted 5-0 on Sept. 14 to authorize County Judge Mark Henry to sign a resolution for an FY2027 grant to Bay Area Meals on Wheels. Commissioner Hank Dugie seconded the motion. The agenda item was submitted by the county's Parks and Cultural Services department.

Whether that grant is directly tied to the Hometown Heroes Park meals program is not confirmed in available public records.

City budget context

League City Council adopted its $333 million Fiscal Year 2027 budget on Sept. 8, covering Oct. 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2027. The city's budget announcement does not list a specific line item replacing the lapsed senior meals grant.

The senior meals program operates at Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E. League City Parkway. No timeline has been announced for when a permanent funding source will be identified.