Galveston's 1900 hurricane: Isaac Cline's quick action likely saved thousands amid US's deadliest storm

In 1900, Isaac Cline's bold decision to issue early hurricane warnings in Galveston likely saved thousands, yet the storm claimed up to 8,000 lives.
Houston Public Media

Congress allocates its first round of funding for ‘Ike Dike’ project

Federal lawmakers have allocated $5 million for the long-planned initiative, which would create a coastal barrier system to ...
WKYC3

Galveston residents weigh in on hurricane levee proposal that some call "a really bad, bad plan"

GALVESTON, Texas — Lauri and Scott Mathias were preparing to break ground on their retirement home just blocks away from the beach when they heard the news: The government had proposed building a ...
MarketersMEDIA Newsroom

Galveston, TX Hurricane-Resistant Roofing For Coastal Homes: Range Expanded

Galveston County Roofing (409-419-6108) announces specialized hurricane-resistant roofing solutions for Texas coastal homes, ...
MarketersMEDIA Newsroom

Galveston County Post-Hurricane Damage Roof Restoration Service Announced

A Texas roofing company specializing in Gulf Coast conditions is introducing a comprehensive roof restoration service for ...
11Alive

Study: Houston-Galveston area not prepared for major hurricane

HOUSTON - With the 2010 hurricane season days away, a new report warns that a major hurricane could cripple the Houston and Galveston area. The study issued Wednesday by the Rice University-based ...