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Galveston reaches for higher numbers

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Galveston reaches for higher numbers

Nearly 45,000 people left Galveston after 2008’s Hurricane Ike devastated the island. Nearly 75 percent of the city was flooded by the storm surge and many homes still require repair before they are habitable again. All this makes the 2010 U.S. Census that much more important for Galveston.

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Galveston 2010 Spring Break

After Hurricane Ike struck in 2008, Galveston has struggled to regain its status as the cool place to go for Spring Break in Texas. With a plethora of alluring events and a sense of anticipation building, G-Town plans to make a big comeback in ’10.

Galveston springs back just in time for a break

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Galveston springs back just in time for a break

When people hear the name Galveston these days, most immediately think “Ike.”