Twenty-five years ago, Tropical Storm Frances made landfall, and while the immediate effects were seen instantly in property damage, beach erosion and dune decimation, the long-term effects have caused controversy
The Texas General Land Office last week rejected two out of three beach access amendments proposed by Galveston officials saying more work needed to be done to meet its regulations.
Developer Manny Mehos said he s encouraged by the island s transformation as more people invest and by vast improvements to beaches since his childhood.
A 38-year-old man went swimming on the beach in front of Beach Side Village with his two sons Tuesday. It was a windy day, and the water was choppy and