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With storms once again flooding Galveston, could the ‘Ike Dike’ provide a solution?
SUMMARY: Galveston, Texas, experienced significant flooding from Tropical Storm Alberto, though Houston remained mostly unaffected. The city, accustomed to such events, faced severe damage in 2008 from Hurricane Ike. In response, Dr. William Merrell proposed the “Ike Dike,” a coastal barrier concept inspired by Dutch floodgate systems, to protect Galveston from future storms. Despite initial slow progress due to funding challenges, the project was approved by the US House and Senate in 2022 with an estimated cost of $57 billion. Recently, the US Army Corps of Engineers secured the first $500,000 for the project. However, full funding remains a long-term challenge, possibly taking decades to complete.
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SUMMARY: Tina Knowles, Beyoncé's mom, owns a beach house in Galveston valued at $1.4 million, which has deteriorated severely since Hurricane Ike struck nearly 16 years ago. Despite repairs, the house, now on the beach, is considered a nuisance by Pirates Beach residents and the City of Galveston and poses public safety risks. The city is moving forward with a demolition order, offering $150,000 for relocation. Initially admired by neighbors for her celebrity status, the prolonged disrepair has changed perceptions. Knowles has until 60 days to respond before demolition proceeds amidst safety concerns.
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SUMMARY: A motorcyclist was killed in a collision Sunday afternoon in Galveston, Texas. The accident occurred at the intersection of 33rd Street and Seawall Boulevard around 5:10 p.m. Witnesses reported that the motorcyclist was traveling at a high speed when they collided with a vehicle turning right onto Seawall Boulevard. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle was not injured, and no arrests were made. The intersection was shut down following the crash.
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SUMMARY: A fatal motorcycle crash occurred on Sunday along Seawall Boulevard in Galveston, Texas. The accident took place at about 5:10 p.m. at the intersection of 33rd Street and Seawall Blvd. The motorcyclist, who was reportedly speeding, collided with a vehicle making a right turn onto Seawall Blvd from 33rd Street. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other driver was unharmed. No arrests were made, and the intersection remains closed for investigation but will reopen later in the evening. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)
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