But Galveston did not need Harvey's wake-up call to tune into its increasing vulnerability. A decade earlier, Hurricane Ike already clobbered the island, overtopping the seawall that had stood to ...

Galveston, once the most important port city in Texas, suffered a crushing blow with the hurricane of 1900. Once the waters receded and the extent of the damage became clear, the city faced the ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A tourist helicopter flipped over after attempting to take off near the Galveston Seawall Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities. The Galveston Police Department said ...

The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure ... It was originally built in the 1940s, but in 1961 Hurricane Carla completely destroyed it; later in 2008, Hurricane Ike severely damaged it too, and ...

Seawall Boulevard is also where ... In addition to the aforementioned attractions, Galveston also boasts a unique outdoor art project. In 2008, Hurricane Ike decimated many of the island's trees.